Deadline: January 19, 2026
Location: Peters Township Municipal Building, McMurray, PA
Department: Administration
Reports To: Assistant Township Manager
Position Type: Full-Time, Exempt
Salary Range: $79,000 – $88,000 (DOQ)
About Peters Township
Located approximately 15 miles south of Pittsburgh in Washington County, Peters Township is a vibrant, growing community and a premier community to work, live, and recreate. Operating under a Home Rule Charter with a Council-Manager form of government, we are dedicated to providing superior services—from our top-tier Police, Fire, and Public Works Departments to our extensive Parks & Recreation and Library programs—always striving to enhance the quality of life for our residents.
Peters Township is seeking a strategic and hands-on professional to serve as our Human Resources Manager. This is a newly created position, offering a unique opportunity to build and shape the HR function from the ground up.
As the Township continues to grow, we are centralizing our personnel management. The ideal candidate will be the architect of our employee lifecycle, modernizing our policies, fostering a positive culture for our municipal staff, and serving as a trusted advisor to the Township Manager and Department Heads.
Key Responsibilities
- Strategic Leadership: Develop and implement HR strategies that align with the Township’s goals.
- Talent Acquisition: Manage full-cycle recruitment for all departments (Police, Fire, Public Works, Library, Parks and Recreation, Engineering, Planning, and Administration), ensuring we attract and retain top talent in a competitive market.
- Employee Relations: Act as the primary point of contact for employee concerns. Foster a positive work environment, lead conflict resolution and assist with disciplinary procedures.
- Labor Relations: Administer collective bargaining agreements; participate in negotiations and ensure compliance with contract terms for our unionized workforce.
- Benefits & Compensation: Assist in the administering of the Township’s benefits programs (Medical, Dental, Vision) and the pension plan. Oversee annual open enrollment and compensation analysis.
- Compliance: Ensure full compliance with all federal, state, and local employment laws (FMLA, ADA, FLSA, etc.) and maintain up-to-date personnel files and the Employee Handbook.
- Training & Safety: Identify training needs and coordinate professional development. Partner with safety committees to manage Workers’ Compensation claims and risk reduction.
Qualifications
- Education: Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Public Administration, Business, or a related field is required. (Master’s degree and/or HR Certification preferred).
- Experience: Minimum of 5 years of progressive HR experience. Previous experience in municipal government or the public sector is highly desirable.
- Certification: SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, PHR, or SPHR certification is a plus.
- Skills: Strong knowledge of PA labor laws; proficiency Microsoft Office/PC usage; exceptional interpersonal and negotiation skills.
How to Apply
To apply for the position of Human Resources Manager (Full-Time), please click here.
For more information about the position and the hiring process, please visit: www.peterstownship.com/careers
Application Deadline
The deadline to apply is Monday, January 19, 2026.
Peters Township is an Equal Opportunity Employer.