Human Resources Manager

Human Resources Manager

Grand Rapids Area
Full-Time | On-Site Monday-Friday
$80,000 - $100,000

Our client, a respected school district in West Michigan, is seeking an experienced Human Resources Manager to lead all aspects of human resources operations. The Human Resources Manager will oversee employee relations, benefits administration, compliance, recruitment, policy development, and workforce planning for a diverse employee population. This individual will serve as a trusted advisor to district leadership while ensuring HR practices align with federal and state regulations, district policies, and strategic objectives.


Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage all HR functions including recruitment, onboarding, employee relations, performance management, and retention initiatives.
• Partner with district leadership on personnel decisions, organizational planning, and workforce development.
• Serve as the primary liaison with benefits brokers, insurance carriers, and third-party administrators.
• Manage annual benefits renewals, open enrollment, employee communications, and wellness initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws, including FMLA, ADA, FLSA, COBRA, Title IX, and other applicable regulations.
• Provide guidance and recommendations on employee relations matters, investigations, disciplinary actions, and conflict resolution.
• Maintain and update HR policies, procedures, and employee handbooks.
• Support contract administration and labor relations activities, including collective bargaining preparation and implementation.
• Analyze HR metrics and trends to support strategic decision-making and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Oversee employee leave programs, accommodations, and workers' compensation processes.
• Partner with administrators to develop and implement professional development and employee engagement programs.

Qualifications
Required

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Public Administration, or related field.
• 5+ years of progressive HR leadership experience.
• Strong knowledge of employment law, compliance requirements, and HR best practices.
• Experience working directly with benefits brokers and managing employee benefit programs.
• Demonstrated success handling employee relations issues, investigations, and policy interpretation.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and organizational skills.

Highly Preferred

• HR experience within a K-12 school district, educational institution, municipality, or other public-sector environment.
• Experience supporting unionized employees and collective bargaining agreements.
• SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, PHR, or SPHR certification.
• Familiarity with Michigan public school employment practices and regulations.

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