Municipal experience strongly preferred.
The City of Berkley welcomes applications for the Director of Human Resources from candidates ready to help build a reenergized, positive, inclusive, and dynamic workplace, working closely alongside our new City Manager. The successful candidate will not only have the requisite qualifications, but more importantly, will be ready to bring their genuine self to the city and the role.
The City of Berkley (pop. 15,194) employs over 120 FTEs. Four collective bargaining units represent the City’s Public Works employees, Public Safety Command Officers, Public Safety Officers, and Police Service Aides. Non-union employees are covered under the Merit System for Human Resources Management, which is due for an update. The Human Resources Director will have the unique opportunity to build out a human resources operation that has never existed as a centralized function.
This position will support the City Manager on matters relating to:
- Organizational Leadership
- Strategic HR Leadership
- Talent Management
- HR Systems and Data Management
- Benefits and Compensation Administration
- Employee Engagement and Development
- Labor Relations and Compliance
- Policy Development and Risk Management
- Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging
Candidates who are ready to roll up their sleeves and collaborate with the new city manager and existing team to build a resilient, accountable, and dynamic organizational culture are urged to send their cover letter, resume, references, and salary requirements to the City Manager’s Office at cmo@berkleymi.gov. The first round of applications will be reviewed the week of December 2, 2024, after our new City Manager starts.