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State of Michigan · 10 hours ago

MEDC Corporate: Director, People Services

Lansing, MI

Full-time

Hybrid

Director/Executive

8+ years exp

The State of Michigan is dedicated to supporting the growth of businesses and communities. They are seeking a Director of People Services to lead the operational functions of human resources, including policy development, payroll, benefits administration, and employee relations, with a focus on enhancing the customer experience and continuous improvement.

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Responsibilities

Directs, manages, and evaluates the work of the People Services staff

Strategically aligns unit objectives to ensure both MEDC Operations & Performance goals and the overall MEDC visions/objectives are met

In coordination with VP, People Services, develops, implements, and directs all corporate compensation programs; Develops and manages annual salary review process and corporate pay adjustments

Develops, recommends, communicates, and interprets MEDC Corporate, Civil Service, Human Resource policy and procedures

Directs all payroll processing and audit processes to ensure accurate and compliant payroll administration; oversees internal control audit processes and required compliance and oversees year-end processes and compliance activities

Oversees benefit and retirement plan administration, ensuring compliance to state and federal laws; coordinates with benefit specialist and VP to recommend strategic changes to benefit plans, including evaluating benefit costs and implementing cost savings measures, as needed

Oversees the recruitment and selection of qualified job applicants for all MEDC positions

Provides direction and oversight to team members serving as MEDC’s, statewide contact/coordinator for Drug and Alcohol-related services, HRMN Security, Business Objects/data reporting and ADA-related activities

Directs and oversees Leave of Absence, FMLA, Disability, Workers' Compensation, and Paid Time Off programs to ensure compliance with policies and regulations while supporting employee needs

Responsible for the interpretation, application, and administration of collective bargaining agreements; serves as lead negotiator for MEDC secondary bargaining agreements

Conducts internal investigations, hearings and/or interviews, as needed; ensures recommended actions are focused on organizational defensibility

Reviews employee performance, attendance and/or conduct to direct corrective, disciplinary or termination action

Directs and/or executes employee discipline and discharge activities; collaborates with internal and external counsel to ensure compliance with legal, policy, and regulatory requirements

Navigates and builds relationships with State of Michigan Human Resources officials and is knowledgeable of the state’s Human Resource system and processes to integrate MEDC effectively with the state

Serves as an expert in and keeps abreast of a wide variety of complex Human Resource laws, Civil Service Rules/Regulations, policies and procedures, and best practices with regard to organizational policy administration

Qualification

Human Resources ManagementCompensation ProgramsBenefits AdministrationEmployee RelationsHR Policies DevelopmentRecruitmentSelectionPayroll ProcessingCompliance ManagementLeadershipNegotiation SkillsCommunication SkillsProblem Solving

Required

Bachelor's degree (B.A.) from a four-year college or university in Human Resources, Business or related field

Minimum of 8 years of progressively responsible human resources experience, with at least 2 years in a role responsible for coordinating or directing multi-functional focus areas such as benefits administration, compensation, recruiting, HRIS/payroll, compliance, and employee transactions

Preferred

Professional Human Resources certification (SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, PHR, SPHR)

Proven experience in developing and implementing HR policies, procedures, and systems that enhance operational consistency, compliance, and employee experience

Experience in both private and public sector human resources