We’re Hiring! Seeking a Human Resources Director

The Position

The City of Columbia 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.

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.

Salary and Benefits

• The City offers a competitive salary range of $126,818 to $195,270, depending on qualifications.
• The City also provides a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, life and long-term disability coverage; 10 set and four floating holidays annually and generous vacation and sick leave.
• Columbia participates in the Missouri Local Government Employees Retirement System (LAGERS), with contributions paid in full by the City and participates in Social Security. Employees also have access to an optional 457 deferred compensation plan.

Visit CoMo.gov/human-resources/benefits/ for more information on employee benefits.

The Community

Located at the crossroads of Interstate 70 and U.S. Highway 63, Columbia, Missouri, offers the perfect blend of small-town charm and big-city amenities.

With a population of just over 130,000, Columbia is the largest city in Boone County and serves as a regional hub for education, healthcare, culture and commerce. Positioned midway between St. Louis and Kansas City, Columbia provides both accessibility and opportunity, making it an ideal location for residents and businesses alike.

Founded with education at its core, Columbia is home to several institutions of higher learning, including the University of Missouri, and continues to thrive as a center for innovation and lifelong learning. The City's strategic location, coupled with a vibrant economy and award-winning quality of life, attracts entrepreneurs, families, students, and retirees from across the country.

Whether you're looking to advance your career, raise a family, start a business or simply enjoy a welcoming and well-connected community, Columbia offers an exceptional place to live, work and grow.

Government

Columbia is a charter City with a council-manager form of government. The City Council establishes policy and law and appoints a city manager who handles the day-to-day management of the City organization.

Columbia, a full-service City government, has a fiscal year 2027 total budget of $607 million, 19 departments and over 1,600 full-time equivalent positions across all funds. There are currently six active labor unions, four of which have collective bargaining agreements. The City has a self-funded benefits plan.

Our Vision

Columbia is the best place for everyone to live, work, learn and play.

Our Mission

To serve the public equitably through democratic, transparent and efficient government.

City Core Values

Service, communication, continuous improvement, integrity, teamwork and equity.

To Apply

• Submit a resume and cover letter to [email protected]create 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.

The City of Columbia is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.