Madison Heights Accepting Applications for Human Resources Director/Purchasing Director
(City of Madison Heights, Jan. 28, 2026)
Madison Heights, MI – The City of Madison Heights is seeking a highly qualified and experienced professional to serve as Human Resources/Purchasing Director. This executive-level position provides strategic leadership and operational oversight for all human resources and personnel administration functions for a full-service municipality.
Under the direction of the City Manager, this Department Director plans, directs, and administers all human resources functions, including labor relations, recruitment and selection, classification and compensation, benefits administration, performance management, training and development, policy development, and compliance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. In addition, this position oversees the decentralized Purchasing throughout the city making sure purchasing guidelines are followed by departments. The Director serves as a trusted advisor to executive leadership, department heads, and elected officials on workforce strategy and employee relations.
Minimum Requirements/Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Public Administration, Business Administration, or a closely related field A minimum of five years of progressively responsible experience in human resources or personnel administration Demonstrated experience in labor relations and collective bargaining, Strong knowledge of employment law, HR best practices, and public-sector personnel administration
Preferred Qualifications Prior experience in municipal government or a unionized public-sector environment Professional HR certification (e.g., SHRM-SCP, SPHR)
Apply online at: www.madison-heights.org/jobs
