Human Resources Manager
Are you an expert in the area of municipal human resources (HR)? Do you have a firm grasp on the intricacies related to HR in the public sector? Are you ready to join and be of service to a high-performing organization in a vibrant and growing community? Then consider applying today to be the Human Resources Manager with the City of Champaign Human Resources Department.
Responsibilities of Position
The Human Resources Manager is a highly responsible leadership position that requires the ability to apply municipal/public sector HR principles and best practices along with insight and discernment to a wide range of complex questions and initiatives. They are a subject matter expert in the areas of recruitment, staffing, compensation, classification, payroll, benefits, employee relations, performance management, and other HR activities. They oversee a team of seven and directly supervise two HR Supervisors and one HR Technician and serve as the HR Director’s designee or substitute as required.
Required Qualifications
- A bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, Human Resources, Labor Relations or a related field, or an equivalent combination of work experience and education that demonstrates the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.
- HR experience in a union and non-union environment.
- Supervisory/people management experience.
- Progressively responsible relevant work experience in standard HR functional areas such as recruiting, staffing, compensation, position classifications, HRIS, benefits, and employee relations.
- Comprehensive knowledge of public sector employment laws.
- Sound judgment and problem-solving ability.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills.
- Conflict resolution skills.
Preferred Qualifications
- Relevant municipal work experience.
- HR certification (SHRM, HRCI, IPMA-HR).
- Project planning and management experience.
- Master’s degree in Public Administration, Human Resources, Labor Relations or any other relevant field.
- Starting annual salary: $103,598 - $117,866, DOQ.
- Full-time, on-site, FLSA-exempt, non-bargaining unit (NBU) position.
- The City of Champaign offers excellent fringe benefits including:
- Paid vacation, sick, and personal leave and 11 paid City holidays each year
- Health, life, dental, and vision insurance
- Retirement health savings and flexible spending plans
- Retirement benefits through the Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund (IMRF)
