HR Director Jobs in Michigan
HR Director jobs in Michigan are open across Detroit, Grand Rapids, and Mount Pleasant and other Michigan metros, with employers like Meijer, Central Michigan University, and Michigan State University hiring at every experience level. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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JOB SUMMARY
The Director, People Operations, ROCK, serves as a strategic HR leader responsible for overseeing Compensation, Benefits, Talent Acquisition, HRIS, and broader people operations programs. This role will partner with HR and business leadership to design and scale a modern HR function during a period of organizational growth and transformation. The role is accountable for developing scalable programs, implementing job architecture and compensation strategies, optimizing HR systems, and establishing governance and operational rigor across all people functions.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- 8 years of progressive HR leadership experience, including significant experience in Compensation and Total Rewards
- Bachelor’s degree in human resources, business administration, or related field
- Demonstrated experience leading multiple HR functions (e.g., Compensation, Benefits, Talent Acquisition, HRIS, or People Operations)
- Experience supporting organizational change, transformation, or HR systems implementations
- Strong knowledge of compensation strategy, job architecture, pay governance, and HR operations
- Experience working with HRIS platforms
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- 10 years of HR leadership experience in complex or multi-entity environments
- Master’s degree or relevant certification (e.g., CCP, SHRM-SCP, SPHR)
- Experience building or scaling HR functions in high-growth or evolving organizations
- Deep expertise in integrating Talent Acquisition, Total Rewards, and HR systems into a cohesive people strategy
- Experience with Workday or similar HRIS implementation and optimization efforts
- Strong background in process design, automation, and HR operational excellence
Responsibilities
- Lead the strategy, design, and execution of Compensation, Benefits, Talent Acquisition, HRIS, and People Operations programs
- Partner with leadership to establish scalable compensation philosophy, job architecture, pay structures, and governance practices
- Oversee and optimize end-to-end HR processes, including hiring, onboarding, compensation cycles, and employee lifecycle management
- Drive HR systems strategy and implementation efforts, including Workday or other HRIS platforms, ensuring operational readiness and adoption
- Design and implement scalable processes, workflows, reporting structures, and data governance across HR functions
- Partner cross-functionally with Finance, Legal, Recruiting, and business leaders to support enterprise-wide initiatives
- Lead and develop a high-performing HR operations and Total Rewards team
- Evaluate and continuously improve HR programs to ensure market competitiveness, operational efficiency, and strong employee experience
- Support organizational design, workforce planning, and change management initiatives
- Establish metrics, reporting, and insights to inform decision-making and drive business outcomes
DISCLAIMER
This is an outline of the primary responsibilities of this position. As with everything in life, things change. The tasks and responsibilities can be changed, added to, removed, amended, deleted and modified at any time by the leadership group.
JOB SUMMARY
The Director, People Operations, ROCK, serves as a strategic HR leader responsible for overseeing Compensation, Benefits, Talent Acquisition, HRIS, and broader people operations programs. This role will partner with HR and business leadership to design and scale a modern HR function during a period of organizational growth and transformation. The role is accountable for developing scalable programs, implementing job architecture and compensation strategies, optimizing HR systems, and establishing governance and operational rigor across all people functions.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- 8 years of progressive HR leadership experience, including significant experience in Compensation and Total Rewards
- Bachelor’s degree in human resources, business administration, or related field
- Demonstrated experience leading multiple HR functions (e.g., Compensation, Benefits, Talent Acquisition, HRIS, or People Operations)
- Experience supporting organizational change, transformation, or HR systems implementations
- Strong knowledge of compensation strategy, job architecture, pay governance, and HR operations
- Experience working with HRIS platforms
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- 10 years of HR leadership experience in complex or multi-entity environments
- Master’s degree or relevant certification (e.g., CCP, SHRM-SCP, SPHR)
- Experience building or scaling HR functions in high-growth or evolving organizations
- Deep expertise in integrating Talent Acquisition, Total Rewards, and HR systems into a cohesive people strategy
- Experience with Workday or similar HRIS implementation and optimization efforts
- Strong background in process design, automation, and HR operational excellence
Responsibilities
- Lead the strategy, design, and execution of Compensation, Benefits, Talent Acquisition, HRIS, and People Operations programs
- Partner with leadership to establish scalable compensation philosophy, job architecture, pay structures, and governance practices
- Oversee and optimize end-to-end HR processes, including hiring, onboarding, compensation cycles, and employee lifecycle management
- Drive HR systems strategy and implementation efforts, including Workday or other HRIS platforms, ensuring operational readiness and adoption
- Design and implement scalable processes, workflows, reporting structures, and data governance across HR functions
- Partner cross-functionally with Finance, Legal, Recruiting, and business leaders to support enterprise-wide initiatives
- Lead and develop a high-performing HR operations and Total Rewards team
- Evaluate and continuously improve HR programs to ensure market competitiveness, operational efficiency, and strong employee experience
- Support organizational design, workforce planning, and change management initiatives
- Establish metrics, reporting, and insights to inform decision-making and drive business outcomes
DISCLAIMER
This is an outline of the primary responsibilities of this position. As with everything in life, things change. The tasks and responsibilities can be changed, added to, removed, amended, deleted and modified at any time by the leadership group.
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Where Michigan roles are concentrated, by current openings.
HR Director Job Market in Michigan
A snapshot from current Michigan openings, updated as new roles post.
Who's Hiring
- Meijer14
- Central Michigan University5
- Michigan State University4
- Hillsdale College3
- The University of Michigan3
Top Industries Hiring
- Education23
- Distribution & Wholesale14
- Healthcare & Medical Services12
- Consulting & Professional Services5
- Manufacturing5
What Michigan Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in HR director jobs across Michigan.
- 8 or more years of progressive HR experience with at least 3 in a leadership role
- Demonstrated expertise in employment law, compliance, and HR policy development
- Experience with HRIS platforms such as Workday, SAP SuccessFactors, or ADP
- Bachelor's degree in human resources, business administration, or a related field
- PHR, SPHR, SHRM-CP, or SHRM-SCP certification strongly preferred
- Proven ability to develop and execute talent acquisition and retention strategies
HR Director Jobs in Michigan: Frequently Asked Questions
How many HR director jobs are there in Michigan?
There are 77+ HR director openings in Michigan on Migrate Mate as of June 2026, with the most roles in Detroit, Grand Rapids, and Mount Pleasant. New positions post regularly as employers across Michigan hire.
How much do HR directors make in Michigan?
HR directors in Michigan earn a median of about $138,930 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $88,990 for the lowest 10% to over $224,880 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which Michigan cities have the most HR director jobs?
Detroit, Grand Rapids, and Mount Pleasant have the most HR director openings in Michigan right now, with additional roles spread across smaller metros statewide.
Which companies hire HR directors in Michigan?
Employers hiring HR directors in Michigan include Meijer, Central Michigan University, and Michigan State University, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026.
Are there remote HR director jobs in Michigan?
Yes. About 16% of HR director openings tied to Michigan are remote or hybrid as of June 2026. The rest are on-site roles based in Michigan metros.
How do I apply for HR director jobs in Michigan?
You can apply to HR director jobs in Michigan directly on Migrate Mate. Search the listings above, find roles that match your experience and preferred Michigan location, then apply to each one that fits.
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