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Meijer

Employee Relations Manager

Grand Rapids, MI · Hybrid

The Team Relations Manager will use a working knowledge of applicable employment laws and HR best practices to counsel and advise managers and human resources representatives on complex team and ...

Stryker

Associate Manager, Employee Relations

Kalamazoo, MI · On-site +1

$116K - $193K/yr

Conducts HR investigations for a high-volume portfolio of cases across all US, LATAM and Canada ... employee relations matters. * Develops and delivers training to managers, employees and HRBPs as ...

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As of Sep 7, 2026, the average yearly pay for human relations manager in Michigan is $50,331.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $34,900.00 and $56,700.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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A Human Relations Manager oversees the relationship between an organization and its employees, focusing on creating a positive work environment and addressing employee concerns. They handle employee relations, resolve conflicts, manage workplace policies, and ensure compliance with labor laws. Additionally, they often participate in recruitment, training, and organizational development initiatives to support employee satisfaction and productivity.

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A Human Relations Manager regularly works closely with leaders from various departments—such as Operations, Finance, and IT—to ensure that HR strategies align with organizational goals. This collaboration often involves facilitating communication between management and employees, supporting departmental recruitment needs, and assisting with conflict resolution or policy implementation. By acting as a bridge, the Human Relations Manager helps foster a positive work environment and ensures that HR initiatives support the overall success of the company.

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Division Director-Human Relations

Wayne County Government

Detroit, MI • On-site

$85K - $135K/yr

Full-time

Re-posted 16 days ago

Job description

The Division Director of Human Relations is under the Department of Corporation Counsel. This position
reports directly to the Corporation Counsel and Deputy Corporation Counsel and is appointed by the
CEO for a 6-year term. This position assists Corporation Counsel by managing the day-to-day operations
of the Human Relations Division. The Director manages staff, reviews and maintains compliance of
mandates, ordinances, executive policies and procedures. This position is charged with ensuring fair
practice for County based, small businesses, disadvantaged, minority and veteran owned suppliers with
Wayne County. This role leads and supports the services, contracts, funding and projects associated with
Human Relations, to ensure effectiveness of service delivery, resource utilization and results.
Required Tasks
  • Perform Management & Oversight- All daily operations, review, interpretation and implementation of ordinances, policies and regulations as it pertains to supplier inclusion efforts.
  • Lead and provide oversight to all managers and staff duties including analysis and approval of certification applications, customer service, and Executive initiatives.
  • Ensure certifications are completed, tracked, and reported to requesting departments in a timely and efficient manner.
  • Oversee Technology- Manage all interaction with the Department of Technology and the development of the division's new Vendor Management (VM) system, B2G.
  • Serve as Point of contact and trouble shooter for vendors having issue with VM.
  • Train all division staff for VM System.
  • Manage Policy Development- Review all current and new ordinances, mandates, executive programs, and Procurement policies to ensure efficiency in workflow, best practices and valid application.
  • Establish and implement new policies and procedures as changes occur in policy, legislation and as situational issues arise.
  • Perform Outreach- Partner with the Procurement Division in developing the curriculum used for all supplier outreach and training sessions.
  • Craft the message and branding for the division that will impart the CEO's missions regarding issues of diversity, inclusion and doing business with Wayne County
  • Perform Staff Development - Review and assess Division policies, processes and staffing to ensure excellent customer service and provide staff with skills development where needed.
  • Handle Management & Labor Relations- Address employee issues, work performance, staffing needs, discipline, problem solving, and all other employee issues and concerns.
  • Perform Budget and Fiscal Management- Review of purchases, approve funds collection, monitor and report on the budget

Educational/Experience Requirements
  • Bachelor's Degree
  • Six (6) years of progressively responsible experience in public administration, supplier
    diversity, business certification, economic development, or public procurement, including
    policy administration, program oversight, fiscal management, supervisory responsibilities,
    and the administration of programs that support equitable access to public

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