Job Description
We’re Hiring! Seeking a Human Resources Director
The Position
The City of Columbia, MO is seeking a strategic, experienced Human Resources Director to provide executive leadership over HR operations, total rewards, and workforce development. Reporting to the City Manager, the HR director serves as a key advisor on workforce strategy, labor relations, regulatory compliance, and fiscal stewardship of the City’s self-funded health plan.
Key Responsibilities
Strategic Leadership and Advisory: Directs HR operations, budget, and policy development and administration; collaborates with leadership to align HR strategy with City priorities.
Labor Relations and EEO: Serves as EEO officer; oversees complex employee investigations, grievances, and complaints; serves as a key member of the City’s labor negotiating team.
Self-Funded Health Plan Administration: Exercises oversight over the self-funded health plan.
Talent Acquisition and Compensation: Directs citywide workforce selection and hiring processes, retention strategies, classification and pay plan, market analyses and total rewards programs.
Job Requirements
Qualifications
- Education: Bachelor’s degree in HR, Public Administration, Labor Relations or a related field.
- Experience: 9+ years in public sector HR or municipal administration, including previous supervisory experience.
- Certifications/Licenses: PSHRA-SCP or SHRM-SCP and a valid driver’s license.
- Residency: Residency within City limits is preferred, but not required.
How to Apply
To Apply
- Submit a resume and cover letter to hrdirectorsearch@Como.govcreate new email.
- The position is open until filled, with a preferred deadline of Oct. 30, 2026.
- A full job description can be read at opens in a new windowhttps://www.gocomojobs.com/position_descriptions/4550.
