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City of St Joseph

Human Resources/Purchasing Director

City of St Joseph, Madison Heights, Michigan, United States, 48071

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Human Resources/Purchasing Director

City of Madison Heights, Michigan

The City of Madison Heights is seeking a highly qualified and experienced professional to serve as Human Resources/Purchasing Director. This executive-level position provides strategic leadership and operational oversight for all human resources and personnel administration functions for a full-service municipality.

About the Cityკვ>

Madison Heights is a vibrant community with a population of 28,238. The City employs 169 full‑time employees and approximately 136 part‑time and seasonal employees across multiple departments. The City operates with eight collective bargaining units, making labor relations experience a critical component of this role.

Position Summary

Under the direction of the City Manager, the Department Director plans, directs, and administers all human resources functions, including labor relations, recruitment and selection, classification and compensation, benefits administration, performance management, training and development, policy development, and compliance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. In addition, this position oversees the decentralized Purchasing throughout the city, ensuring purchasing guidelines are followed by departments. The Director serves as a trusted advisor to executive leadership, department heads, and elected officials on workforce strategy and employee relations.

Key Responsibilities

Day‑to‑day management of the City’s human resources and personnel administration programs

Lead labor relations activities, including collective bargaining, contract administration, grievance resolution, and arbitration preparation

Oversee recruitment, hiring, onboarding, and retention efforts for full‑time, part‑time, and seasonal staff

Administer classification, compensation, benefits, and leave programsμη

Ensure compliance with all applicable employment laws, regulations, and contractual obligations

Develop, interpret, and administer personnel policies, rules, and procedures

Advise the City Manager and department leadership on organizational development, workforce planning, and employee relations matters

Manage HR staff and budget, and coordinate HR‑related training and professional development initiatives

Serve as a key participant in fostering a positive, inclusive, and high‑performing organizational culture \ Soft>

Position Closes February 6th.

εργ Minimum Requirements/Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Public Administration, Business Administration, or a closely related field

A minimum of five years of progressively responsible experience in human resources or personnel administration

Demonstrated experience in labor relations and collective bargaining,

Strong knowledge of employment law, HR best practices, and public‑sector personnel administration

Preferred Qualifications

Prior experience in municipal government or a unionized public‑sector environment

Professional HR certification (e.g., SHRM electrical, SPHR)

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