HR Leader Salary in Detroit, Michigan

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How much does an HR Leader make in Detroit, MI? The average HR Leader salary in Detroit, MI is $113,304 as of March 01, 2025, but the salary range typically falls between $98,405 and $130,090. Salary ranges can vary widely depending on many important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession. With more online, real-time compensation data than any other website, Salary.com helps you determine your exact pay target.

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Percentile	Salary	Location	Last Updated
10th Percentile HR Leader Salary	$84,840	Detroit,MI	March 01, 2025
25th Percentile HR Leader Salary	$98,405	Detroit,MI	March 01, 2025
50th Percentile HR Leader Salary	$113,304	Detroit,MI	March 01, 2025
75th Percentile HR Leader Salary	$130,090	Detroit,MI	March 01, 2025
90th Percentile HR Leader Salary	$145,373	Detroit,MI	March 01, 2025

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Human Resources Director

Leupold + Stevens, Inc. - Beaverton , OR

Director, Human Resources Typical Base Salary Range of $130,000 to $160,000 (DOE) Please Refer to ... Leads the design and management of staffing, compensation, reward, recognition, benefits, and ...

LinkedIn - 2 days ago

Vice President Global Human Resources

Hyve Solutions - Fremont , CA

Hyve Solutions is a leader in the design to worldwide deployment of hyperscale digital ... SNX). Vice President, Global Human Resources - (Position is in Fremont California) The Vice ...

LinkedIn - 14 days ago

Human Resources Manager

Propel Recruitment LLC - San Francisco , CA

Partner with leadership to develop and refine HR policies, procedures, and best practices. 🔹 Payroll & Benefits Administration * Process payroll using Paycom , ensuring accuracy and compliance

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Human Resources Director

CCS Consulting & EXECUTIVE SEARCH - Portland , OR

What You Bring: 🔹 8+ years of progressive HR experience , including leadership roles in mid-sized distribution or manufacturing related organizations. 🔹 Strong knowledge of employment law ...

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Human Resources Business Partner

Suna Solutions - San Jose , CA

Partner with senior leadership to design and implement HR strategies that support business objectives. * Lead initiatives across a wide range of HR functions such as leadership development, talent ...

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English/Spanish Bilingual Human Resources Coordinator

JCK Companies - Eugene , OR

The HR Coordinator will play a key role in fostering a positive workplace culture by managing the ... Analyze survey results and work with leadership to implement improvements based on employee ...

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What does an HR Leader do?

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Participate in the development and implementation of new ideas to promote quality, productivity, safety, and achievement of company goals.

August 27, 2022

Develop and manage HR related metrics and track employment trends and develop corrective action plans for low performing metrics.

October 12, 2022

Collaborate with varying organizational teams to design and implement training programs to meet customer requirements.

January 14, 2023

Represent organization at personnel-related hearings and investigations.

January 26, 2023

Respond timely to employee inquiries regarding policies, procedures and programs.

February 07, 2023

Manage discipline process, performance improvement plans (PIP), and terminations.

February 20, 2023

Provide and maintain security access and maintain records for employees, visitors and contractors.

March 21, 2023

Interact with Operations team to determine staffing requirements and develop and execute recruitment strategy work with outside suppliers if needed.

April 03, 2023

Create, implement and uphold policies and practices required by law or other departments within the organization.

April 21, 2023

HR Leader in Otsego, MI

Assist in the development and implementation of human resources policies and procedures and their dissemination through employee booklets, communications, and/or meetings.

April 07, 2023

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About Detroit, Michigan

Detroit (/dɪˈtrɔɪt/, locally also /ˈdiːtrɔɪt/; French: Détroit, lit. 'strait') is the largest and most populous city in the U.S. state of Michigan, the largest United States city on the United States–Canada border, and the seat of Wayne County. The municipality of Detroit had a 2017 estimated population of 673,104, making it the 23rd-most populous city in the United States. The metropolitan area, known as Metro Detroit, is home to 4.3 million people, making it the second-largest in the Midwest after the Chicago metropolitan area. Regarded as a major cultural center, Detroit is known for its co...

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120373

These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of HR Leader in Detroit, MI. The base salary for HR Leader ranges from $98,405 to $130,090 with the average base salary of $113,304. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $102,875 to $141,954 with the average total cash compensation of $120,373.

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About Detroit, Michigan Detroit (/dɪˈtrɔɪt/, locally also /ˈdiːtrɔɪt/; French: Détroit, lit. 'strait') is the largest and most populous city in the U.S. state of Michigan, th....More

Detroit, Michigan area prices were up 1.2% from a year ago

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