Description
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 City
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, this 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 making sure 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 programs
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
Position Closes February 6th.
Requirements
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-SCP, SPHR)
