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. The annual starting salary range is $103,598 - $117,866, DOQ, plus an excellent fringe benefits package. Applications must be submitted online no later than Sunday, April 20, 2025.

The City of Champaign is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Women, minorities and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. The City of Champaign is committed to promoting a work environment and a community that values and supports diversity and inclusion. Contact the Human Resources Department at (217) 403-8770 Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. if you require an accommodation to complete this application or during any phase of the application, interview, or employment process.

The following locations offer free Internet access and assistance: Champaign Public Library, the Illinois WorkNet Center and the City of Champaign City Building.

Our mission is to provide responsive, caring, cost-effective service in partnership with our community.

These values guide our work:

Personal Integrity

We act in the best interests of the City

We behave in an ethical and legal manner

We are open and honest

We follow through on commitments

We are loyal to the City

Responsibility

We anticipate issues, problems, and opportunities

We take initiative

We act to prevent and solve problems

We take responsibility for the outcome of our actions and decisions

We hold ourselves and others accountable

Respect

We treat others in a fair, courteous, and equitable manner

We actively listen and seek understanding

We provide a direct response

We embrace ethnic and cultural diversity in the community and our workplace

We are positive and cooperative

We are willing to apologize

Teamwork

We know and respect our roles and responsibilities

We ask who needs to be involved and we involve others appropriately

We define and agree upon the goals

We collaborate to achieve organizational goals

We help others accomplish their goals

We share authority, responsibility, and credit

Results

We take pride in our work

We complete assignments and projects on time and within budget

We evaluate outcomes and seek feedback on our performance

We learn from our mistakes

We innovate