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The Position

Oakland County, located in the heart of Southeast Michigan, is searching for a Human Resources Director. With its bustling downtowns, strong suburban neighborhoods, wide swaths of amazing lakes, peaceful rural areas, and access to tremendous Detroit regional assets, the County offers a phenomenal opportunity to join an organization with strong leadership and a clear vision, focused on building and transforming organizational culture across the County. The Deputy County Executive is currently serving as the interim Human Resources Director.

Oakland County is seeking a Director experienced in working for complex organizations (public or private), who displays ethical behavior and integrity and has significant experience leading organizational effectiveness and change management initiatives in a large, sophisticated organization. As a vital member of the County’s Leadership Team, the Director is responsible for providing leadership and establishing strategic and operational direction in all aspects of human resources for the County. The Director oversees all human resources functions within the County, including labor relations, employee benefits, affirmative action, in-service training and tuition reimbursement programs, civil rights complaints, recruitment, selection, placement, staffing, salaries, classification, and employee issues.

This position is designed to align with the County’s survey results, which identified the most desired qualities in a Human Resources Director according to the new Director’s direct reports (HR Staff) and peers (County Directors and Deputy Directors). This exempt position is appointed by the County Executive, works closely with the Deputy County Executive, and will lead a 57-member staff in the Human Resources/Administration Department.

Compensation

The salary range is $130,000 – $165,000, depending on qualifications. Benefits offered include the following:

• Medical coverage
• Prescription coverage
• Dental coverage
• Vision coverage
• Life insurance
• Reimbursement accounts (flexible spending accounts)
• Wellness program
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Retirement
• Retirement health savings plan (RHS)
• Deferred compensation 457(B) plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Free aid and services to people with disabilities

How to Apply

Applications will be accepted electronically by Raftelis at www.raftelis.com. Applicants complete a brief online form and are prompted to provide a cover letter and resume. Open until filled with the first review of applications on January 12.

Experience and Education

Minimum requirements include any combination of education and experience equivalent to a bachelor’s degree in Human Resources Management, Industrial or Organizational Psychology, Business or Public Administration, or a closely related field and seven (7) years of progressively responsible HR experience as a generalist. A minimum of five (5) years of leadership, management, and coaching experience is also required.

Preferred qualifications include a master’s degree and demonstrated experience in organizational development; process improvement; diversity, equity, and inclusion; effective employee engagement; rebuilding trust; leading change; building and transforming culture; labor relations; and creating high-performing teams. Candidates with relevant public, private, or nonprofit sector experience with a comparable scale and complexity of workforce are also preferred.