Job Information
State of Minnesota Human Resources Director 4 in St. Paul, Minnesota
Job Class: Human Resources Director 4
Agency: Department of Employment and Economic Development
Job ID : 79671
Location : St. Paul
Telework Eligible : Yes, may be eligible for some telework
Full/Part Time : Full-Time
Regular/Temporary : Unlimited
Who May Apply : Open to all qualified job seekers
Date Posted : 09/03/2024
Closing Date : 09/24/2024
Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit : Employ & Econ Development Dept -Managerial
Division/Unit : Commissioners Office/Human Resources
Work Shift/Work Hours : Day Shift
Days of Work : Monday - Friday
Travel Required : No
Salary Range: $51.96 - $74.54 / hourly; $108,492 - $155,639 / annually
Classified Status : Classified
Bargaining Unit/Union : 220 - Manager/Unrepresented
FLSA Status : Exempt - Executive
Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities (https://mn.gov/mmb/careers/diverse-workforce/people-with-disabilities/connect700/) : Yes
The work you'll do is more than just a job.
At the State of Minnesota, employees play a critical role in developing policies, providing essential services, and working to improve the well-being and quality of life for all Minnesotans. The State of Minnesota is committed to equity and inclusion, and invests in employees by providing benefits, support resources, and training and development opportunities.
Join the Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED) for the opportunity to provide strategic leadership and Human Resources (HR) services to the agency to advance its mission, strategy, plans, and work objectives. Through overall leadership of the HR team, this position ensures sound, progressive, and innovative HR management programs and practices are in place and align and progress toward meeting statewide and agency diversity, equity, and inclusion goals.
The HR Director leads their team in providing exceptional customer service in the development, implementation and administration of comprehensive HR services including recruitment, selection, job evaluation, total compensation (including benefits administration) personnel and payroll transactions, labor relations, performance management (including discipline and discharge), workforce and organizational planning, employee development and training, safety and wellness, workers’ compensation, etc. ensuring HR acts as trusted partners to agency management in developing an inclusive work environment that emphasizes the employee experience.
This position is telework (https://mn.gov/mmb-stat/policies/1422-telework.pdf) eligible and is occasionally required to be on-site at the office. Staff are provided with the tools and equipment to be successful in a virtual work environment and may telework from anywhere in Minnesota or a neighboring state. Please note, the telework policy could change with notice based on business needs.
Minimum Qualifications
Please ensure that your resume clearly describes your experience in the areas listed and indicates the beginning and ending month and year for each job held. Only applicants whose resumes clearly demonstrate fulfillment of each of these minimum qualifications will be considered for this position.
Five (5) years of human resources leadership experience managing comprehensive HR functions including hiring, compensation, recruitment, retention, and culture building activities; labor relations; performance management including disciplinary actions; policy development, strategic planning, and daily operations. Experience must demonstrate:
Experience managing professional staff and human resources functions, including managerial and human relation skills to provide consultation to state and agency executives on strategic plans and daily operations.
Skill in negotiation, mediation, conflict resolution, time management, cost-benefit assessment, program evaluation, written and oral communications and budgeting.
Ability to develop internal and external relationships sufficient to work with and influence different constituencies with diplomacy and build and support diverse teams in a respectful and inclusive manner.
Knowledge of public sector employment practices, including employment law compliance, organizational theory, affirmative action, merit principles, compensation, selection, benefits, employee health and safety, personnel and payroll transactions, employee development and training, workforce planning, classification, and job evaluation.
Experience advising executive leaders and handling sensitive issues in environments with broad competing priorities and pressures.
Successful candidates must also have the ability to receive and maintain delegation of authority from Minnesota Management & Budget (MMB) for HR work in compensation, classification, selection, labor relations and training and development.
Preferred Qualifications
State of MN and/or public sector HR leadership experience.
Experience working with programs that serve diverse communities and developing materials to communicate to diverse audiences.
Experience leading teams and managing HR activities during periods of reorganization.
Our employees are dedicated to ensuring cultural responsiveness. Preferred candidates will have a variety of experiences working effectively with others from different backgrounds and cultures.
Physical Requirements
Physical requirements can be provided upon request.
Additional Requirements
A job offer will be contingent upon successfully passing a background check. The background check may consist of the following components:
Criminal Background Check
Employment Record Review (current and former State employees only)
Employment Reference Check
Conflict of Interest Review
The Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development will not sponsor applicants for work visas. All applicants must be legally authorized to work in the U.S.
AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Minnesota State Colleges and Universities is an Equal Opportunity employer/educator committed to the principles of diversity. We prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their race, sex, color, creed, religion, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or membership in a local commission as defined by law. As an affirmative action employer, we actively seek and encourage applications from women, minorities, persons with disabilities, and individuals with protected veteran status.
Reasonable accommodations will be made to all qualified applicants with disabilities. If you are an individual with a disability who needs assistance or cannot access the online job application system, please contact the job information line at 651-259-3637 or email careers@state.mn.us . Please indicate what assistance is needed.