Asst Director of HR

Position:
Assistant Director of Human Resources

Location:

Mishawaka, IN – 100% onsite

About the Opportunity for an Assistant Director of Human Resources:

• Join the City of Mishawaka’s HR team in a leadership role supporting city-wide personnel needs

• Contribute to employee relations, compliance, and benefits administration in a collaborative environment

• Serve as a trusted advisor to leadership while ensuring fair and consistent HR practices

Overview of the Assistant Director of Human Resources role:

• Perform duties of the HR Director in their absence, supervising HR staff and overseeing daily operations

• Manage recruitment processes including job postings, interviews, references, onboarding, and orientation

• Administer benefits programs, FMLA, workers’ compensation, and employee leave policies

• Support testing, onboarding, and new hire processing for public safety employees (Fire/EMS/Police)

• Assist with job descriptions, policy updates, health & wellness programs, and compliance reporting

• Provide HR guidance to employees and department heads on policies, procedures, and employment laws

Preferred Qualifications for the Assistant Director of Human Resources role:

• Associate’s degree in HR, Business, or Organizational Development required;
Bachelor’s degree preferred

• Previous professional HR experience required (municipal/government setting a plus)

• SHRM-CP certification or ability to obtain and maintain certification

• Strong knowledge of federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to handle sensitive matters diplomatically

• Ability to manage multiple priorities, maintain accurate records, and support a diverse workforce

• Valid driver’s license with safe driving record; flexibility for occasional evenings, weekends, or travel

#INFEB
2026