Township Employment Opportunities

Now Hiring: Human Resources Specialist (Part-Time)

Schedule:            Part-time, approximately 16 to 24 hours per week

Compensation:  $31 to $36 per hour, depending on qualifications and experience

Reports to:          Township Manager

Apply by:             November 6, 2026

About the Position

Genoa Charter Township is seeking an experienced Human Resources Specialist to carry out a wide range of professional, administrative, and analytical human resources duties. This is a part-time, mid-level professional position responsible for confidential, high-skill work and independent judgment. The position also provides backup support for payroll and related human resources functions.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate with the Township's benefit and retirement brokers to manage employee health, dental, vision, life, disability, wellness, and retirement benefits, and conduct annual cost reviews
• Coordinate recruitment, screening, and selection
• Create and implement onboarding and offboarding programs, procedures, and standards
• Administer personnel records, policies, performance evaluations, and employee benefits tracking
• Coordinate with the third-party administrator on workers' compensation claims
• Develop and administer an employee safety program
• Plan and conduct salary and benefit surveys; perform job evaluation and classification
• Monitor legislation and analyze its impact on Township operations
• Assist with employee relations, discipline, and, if necessary, termination in accordance with Federal and State law and Township policy
• Serve as backup for payroll and assist with payroll-related issues

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in human resources management, public administration, or a related field, or equivalent experience in a human resources position
• Three years of professional-level human resources experience
• Knowledge of labor relations, recruitment, benefits administration, compensation, classification, and Federal, State, and local employment laws
• Strong analytical, writing, and communication skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and human resources software
• Ability to exercise sound independent judgment and maintain confidentiality

How to Apply

Please submit your resume and a cover letter by email to kelly@genoa.org by November 6, 2026.

A complete job description is available here. Genoa Charter Township is an equal opportunity employer.

Genoa Charter Township is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.   

Area Employment Opportunities

Paid-on-call Firefighter

The Brighton Area Fire Authority is accepting applications for the position of paid-on-call Firefighter at all five of our stations. The department is looking for community minded residents that are interested in helping serve the community in which they live.

No training is required to apply, although applicants must be 18 years of age, have a high school diploma or GED, a valid Michigan Driver's license and live within Brighton Township, Genoa Township or the City of Brighton.

How to Apply

Applications are available at Station 31 at 615 W. Grand River avenue or can be downloaded at www.brightonareafire.com. The Brighton Area Fire Authority is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

For more information call Anne Campbell at Brighton Area Fire Department at 810 229-6640 ext 24.