Human Resources Division Administrator

Yeo & Yeo HR Advisory Solutions; Ann Arbor (MI); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 131,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefit Summary Sheet

Job summary

The City of Ann Arbor is seeking a Division Administrator for its Human Resources Division to lead strategy, budget, and staff development in alignment with City priorities.

Reporting to the HR and Labor Relations Director, you will guide policy, manage resources, and supervise staff while providing expert guidance on employee relations and labor issues within the public sector.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Public Administration, Organizational Development, Business Administration, or related field.
• Seven years of progressively responsible professional HR experience, including at least three years supervising, leading, or managing employees with responsibility for performance management, employee development, coaching, and accountability.
• Equivalent combination of education, training, and experience may be considered.
• Professional certifications such as SHRM-SCP, SHRM-CP, SPHR, PHR, IPMA-HR or labor relations certification are preferred.
• Experience in public-sector HR, including labor relations, contract administration, employee relations, workforce planning, organizational development, or HR policy administration is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership and direction for the assigned HR division.
• Oversee division strategy, budget, resources, staff development, and program effectiveness.
• Partner with the HR and Labor Relations Director to guide policy implementation and risk management.
• Supervise divisional staff and ensure accountability for programs.
• Advise on staffing, resources, risks, and strategic priorities.
• Lead special initiatives and represent the department as needed.

Skills

Leadership

Coaching

Performance management

Employee development

Strategic planning

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR / Public Administration / related field

SHRM-SCP / SHRM-CP / SPHR / PHR / IPMA-HR preferred

Job description

About the City

The City of Ann Arbor,locatedin Southeast Michigan in Washtenaw County and near Detroit, is well known for its vibrancy, high-tech business community, social activism, and is home to the University of Michigan. TheCityis consistently featured by various media outlets on their “best places to live” lists. It is a community-oriented, progressive city that provides exceptional city services and has a socially conscious Council that is innovative, creative, and responsive tonew ideasthat canbenefitits residents.

The population of Ann Arbor is approximately 120,000 individuals, and covers around 28 square miles with a variety of residential developments, diverse retail and commercial businesses, including multiple headquarters locations, and the University of Michigan academic and athletic campuses.

Ann Arbor provides its residents with excellent schools, a wide range of community amenities, arelatively stableemployer base, and cultural and athletic attractions that are nationally recognized. The community is known for strong civic and community engagement and is viewed as progressive/liberal.

TheCityhas recently prioritized climate action, affordable housing,inclusion,and other progressive values.

About the Role

The Human Resources Division Administrator provides strategic leadership and direction for an assigned division, ensuring effective service delivery, operational excellence, and alignment with City priorities. The role is responsible for division strategy, budget and resource management, staff development, and organizational effectiveness, while serving as a trusted advisor on complex human resources matters. The Administrator partners closely with the Human Resources and Labor Relations Director to guide policy implementation, manage risk, advance workforce initiatives, and support the long‑term success of HR programs and services.

Reporting directly to the Human Resources and Labor Relations Director, the Division Administrator directly supervises assigned divisional staff, supporting their development and accountability for assigned programs.

Key Responsibilities include:

Division Strategy and Leadership

• Lead and develop division staff through coaching, performance management, delegation, and accountability.
• Guide the strategic direction, effectiveness, and continuous improvement of assigned HR programs.
• Foster collaboration, consistency, and knowledge sharing across HR teams and City departments.

Operational and Financial Management

• Oversee division operations, resources, budgets, and service delivery.
• Manage key vendor relationships, contracts, and program investments to ensure effective and efficient outcomes.
• Support organizational decision-making through sound resource and program stewardship.

Senior HR Consultation

• Provide expert guidance on complex employee relations, labor relations, investigations, grievances, and organizational challenges.
• Advise the Director on staffing, resources, risks, and strategic priorities.
• Lead special initiatives, represent the department, and serve in a leadership capacity as assigned.

About You

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Public Administration, Organizational Development, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Seven years of progressively responsible professional Human Resources experience, including at least three years supervising, leading, or managing employees, with responsibility for performance management, employee development, coaching, and accountability.
• Any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities may be considered.
• Professional certifications such as SHRM-SCP, SHRM-CP, SPHR, PHR, IPMA-HR, or a labor relations certification are preferred.
• Experience in public-sector Human Resources, including one or more of the following areas: labor relations, collective bargaining, contract administration, employee relations, workforce planning, organizational development, or HR policy administration is preferred.

Why work for us?

• Benefits offered for this opportunity: Benefit Summary Sheet
• The compensation range for this role is:$109,533 - $131,165.
• The City supports flexible work arrangements, with a minimum expectation of two days on-site each week. Depending on the responsibilities and operational needs of the position, additional on-site presence may be necessary, with flexibility in scheduling whenever possible.

Applications are requested byNovember 13, 2026.