Strategic HR Director - ERP Transformation Leader

International Public Management Association for Human Resources; Milpitas (CA); On-site; USD 189,000 - 264,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

CalPERS retirement

City paid medical

Dental and vision coverage

Car allowance

Job summary

The City of Milpitas is seeking an experienced Human Resources Director to lead a team of eight and manage recruitment, compensation, benefits, training, and labor negotiations in a public sector environment.

Reporting to the City Manager, you will guide the ERP/HRIS go-live in January 2027 and collaborate with department heads and labor representatives to strengthen leadership and professional development.

Qualifications

• Five years of increasingly responsible experience in public personnel administration, including management or supervisory experience.
• Bachelors degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in human resources administration, public administration, political science, business administration, or a closely related field.
• Advanced degree and professional certification such as IPMA-SCP, SHRM-SCP, or SPHR are highly desirable.
• Experience with ERP or HRIS implementation is also highly desirable as the City prepares for its January 2027 go live.
• The City of Milpitas is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Responsibilities

• Lead recruitment and selection, classification and compensation, benefits administration.
• Oversee workers' compensation, training, employee relations, and labor negotiations.
• Partner with department heads and labor representatives; present to City Council.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Labor relations

HR policy

Education

Bachelors degree

Advanced degree

IPMA-SCP/SHRM-SCP/SPHR

Tools

ERP/HRIS

Job description

The City of Milpitas is seeking an experienced Human Resources Director to lead a team of eight and manage recruitment, compensation, benefits, training, and labor negotiations in a public sector environment.

Reporting to the City Manager, you will guide the ERP/HRIS go-live in January 2027 and collaborate with department heads and labor representatives to strengthen leadership and professional development.