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.

·         Drug screening, and criminal background check will be required. 

Salary and Benefits

·         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:

o   Paid vacation, sick, and personal leave and 11 paid City holidays each year

o   Health, life, dental, and vision insurance

o   Retirement health savings and flexible spending plans

o   Retirement benefits through the Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund (IMRF)

View the Salary Schedule and Non-Bargaining Unit Exempt Full-Time Fringe Benefit Summary at: ChampaignIL.gov/Salaries. View the full Non-Bargaining Unit Employee handbook at ChampaignIL.gov/hr/jobs/bargaining-units/.

Application Deadline: Apply at ChampaignIL.gov/jobs by Sunday, April 20, 2025.