Human Resources Director

City of Columbia; Columbia Township (MO); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Columbia is seeking a strategic, experienced Human Resources Director to provide executive leadership over HR operations, total rewards, and workforce development. Reporting to the City Manager, the HR Director serves as a key advisor on workforce strategy, labor relations, regulatory compliance, and financial stewardship of the City’s self-funded health plan.

The role directs HR policy, budget, and performance while partnering with leadership to align HR with City priorities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required in HR/Public Administration/Labor Relations or related field.
• 9+ years in public sector HR or municipal administration, including supervisory experience.

Responsibilities

• Strategic Leadership and Advisory: Directs HR operations, budget, policy development and administration; aligns HR strategy with City priorities.
• Labor Relations and EEO: Serves as EEO officer; oversees employee investigations, grievances, and complaints; participates in labor negotiations.
• Self-Funded Health Plan Administration: Oversees the self-funded health plan.
• Talent Acquisition and Compensation: Directs citywide workforce selection and hiring, retention strategies, classification and pay plans, market analyses, and total rewards programs.

Skills

Public sector HR experience

Labor relations knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR, Public Administration, Labor Relations, or related field

Job description

The City of Columbia is seeking a strategic, experienced Human Resources Director to provide executive leadership over HR operations, total rewards, and workforce development. Reporting to the City Manager, the HR Director serves as a key advisor on workforce strategy, labor relations, regulartory compliance, and financial stewardship of the City’s self-funded health plan.

Strategic Leadership and Advisory

• Directs HR operations, budget, and policy development and administration.
• Collaborates with leadership to align HR strategy with City priorities.

Labor Relations and EEO

• Serves as EEO officer.
• Oversees complex employee investigations, grievances, and complaints.
• Serves as a key member of the City’s labor negotiating team.

Self-Funded Health Plan Administration

• Exercises oversight ocer the self-funded health plan.

Talent Acquisition and Compensation

• Directs citywide workforce selection and hiring processes, retention strategies, classification and pay plan, market analyses, and total rewards programs.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in HR, Public Administration, Labor Relations, or a related field.
• 9+ years in public sector HR or municipal administration, including previous supervisory experience.

Certifications and Licenses

• PSHRA-SCP or SHRM-SCP – Valid drivers license.

Residency

• Residency within City limits is preferred, but not required.