The Human Resources (HR) Department provides vision, leadership, and guidance while promoting a work culture that supports continuous improvement and superior public service.  The department strives to attract, develop, and retain a highly qualified, diverse, and innovative workforce.  The aim of the department is to provide consistent and accurate guidance and support to not only management but all Township staff. 

Human Resources is responsible for providing support to all Township Departments by performing centralized functions of recruitment, selection, on-boarding, training, and staff development.  The department is also responsible for the negotiation and maintenance of various collective bargaining agreements representing five union groups as well as the employment relationship with all non-union Township employees.  Additionally, the HR Department is responsible for the coordination and administration of the Township’s various benefit offerings including health, life, dental, vision, and disability insurance, retirement programs, retiree healthcare programs, tuition reimbursement, health & wellness, and optional retirement programs.  Human Resources is also responsible for all payroll functions for the over 150 permanent full and part time employees. 

Human Resources further manages compliance with all employment law requirements including Equal Employment Opportunity, Fair Labor Standards Act, Family Medical Leave Act, Americans with Disabilities Act, and the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act. 

Applications, resumes, and cover letters can be submitted directly to the Human Resources department via email to humanresources@twp.northville.mi.us.  They can also be dropped off at Township Hall during normal business hours.  All current vacancies are posted on our Job Postings page. 

Northville Township is an equal opportunity employer.  No qualified employee or qualified applicant for employment will be unlawfully denied an employment opportunity because of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, age, height, weight, marital status, familial status, veteran status, physical or mental disability, genetic information, or status in any group protected by local, state, or federal law. It is the policy of the Township to comply with all federal, state, and local laws affecting employment, including laws which define and prohibit discrimination.

In making employment decisions, the Township will consider factors, including, but not limited to, education, training, skills developed, prior job experience, prior job performance, attitude, ability to work with others, discipline history, work ethic, leadership, and potential for growth in the job.