The City of Merriam is seeking an experienced, visionary, collaborative, and strategic Human Resources professional to coordinate and manage the City's human resources and risk management functions. This position is responsible for supporting the City of Merriam’s mission by ensuring that human resources and risk management operations are carried out effectively and aligned with the overall direction of the City's objectives. This includes employee relations, regulatory compliance, assessing staffing needs, and a full-cycle recruitment and hiring process, as well as compensation, all aspects of the payroll process, benefits administration, education and development, safety and wellness programs, employee engagement initiatives, and risk management functions.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
● Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Public Administration, Business Management, or a closely related field;
● At least five years’ experience in human resources or other closely related management role;
● PHR/SPHR, SHRM-CP/SHRM-SCP, PSHRA designation preferred;
● Must possess and maintain high ethical standards and personal accountability

For a full Job Description, visit our website https://www.merriam.org/Government/Employment/Jobs/Human-Resources-Mana…

The Merriam Way
Being a part of Team Merriam means taking pride in serving the public and improving our community. Our residents expect the best, and we strive to deliver. We listen to problems, overcome obstacles, and provide solutions. We act with courage and principle, ensuring that other members of the team do the same. We continually strive to improve ourselves as individuals and as a team. Every team member is a leader. We play to each person’s strengths and celebrate our achievements. We do it day in and day out, and we do it all with a selfless attitude and a little zeal. That’s the Merriam Way.