Human Resources (Trainee) Analyst 9-P11/12, HR Specialist 13
State of Michigan
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Deputy Director - Human Resources Operations
State of Michigan
Civil Service Commission
Location
Michigan, 48909
Salary
$149,475 - $188,611
per year
Type
Full Time
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Job Description
Summary
This role involves leading HR operations for Michigan's Civil Service Commission, overseeing teams that handle employee classification, hiring, labor relations, and other core HR services for multiple state agencies.
The deputy director manages staff, optimizes resources, and drives efficiency while fostering collaboration to deliver innovative HR support.
It's ideal for experienced HR leaders with strong management skills who are passionate about public service and improving government operations.
Key Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in any field
- Extensive experience in HR operations, including classification, selection, and labor relations
- Proven leadership in managing HR teams and overseeing multiple managers
- Ability to implement policy and rule changes from commissions and directors
- Skills in resource optimization, efficiency improvements, and fostering collaboration across agencies
- Knowledge of civil service regulations and public sector HR practices
Full Job Description
The Deputy Director of Human Resources (HR) Operations is a member of the senior leadership team for the Michigan Civil Service Commission (MCSC).
The MCSC regulates conditions of employment in the state’s civil service and provides HR staff to most state agencies.
This position will help implement rule and policy changes from the commission and regulation and policy changes from the state personnel director to meet the MCSC’s mission, vision, and goals.
As a deputy, this position focuses on HR operations and guides HR teams serving 16 state agencies with almost 300 employees to provide classification, selection, labor-relations, and related core HR services.
This position will oversee the activities of Group-4 managers that provide direction for statewide HR offices.
Key responsibilities include managing staff and overseeing operations to optimize resources and drive efficiency, encouraging collaboration across agency HR offices and between HR and MCSC central office to identify improvements to deliver exceptional, innovative HR services.
Postings for two deputy director positions have been made. Candidates interested in being considered for both vacancies should file separate applications for each.
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