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Working Title** **: Assistant Human Resources Director

Job Class: Human Resources Director 3

Agency: MN Department of Natural Resources

+ **Job ID:** 85402

+ **Location:** St. Paul

+ **Telework Eligible** : Yes

+ **Full/Part Time** : Full-Time

+ **Regular/Temporary:** Unlimited

+ **Who May Apply:** Open to all qualified job seekers

+ **Date Posted:** 04/15/2025

+ **Closing Date:** 05/05/2025

+ **Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit:** Department of Natural Resources

+ **Division/Unit:** Operations Services Division

+ **Work Shift/Work Hours:** Day Shift

+ **Days of Work:** Monday - Friday

+ **Travel Required** : Yes - Occasionally

+ **Salary Range:** $48.45 - $69.48 / hourly; $101,164 - $145,074 / annually

+ **Classified Status:** Classified

+ **Bargaining Unit** : 220 - Managerial Plan

+ **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.

The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is seeking an Assistant HR Director. In partnership with the HR Director, this position provides leadership and expert consultation to agency management regarding overall HR systems operations. This position assists the HR Director in managing and directing all HR functional areas to ensure HR programs are in compliance with authorities delegated by MMB, and represents the HR Director as needed. The Assistant HR Director ensures integration of functions across all units within the Human Resources Office, including Labor Relations, Compliance, Policy, Investigations, Training and Development, and assists in developing and implementing strategic direction for the Human Resources Office. The position represents the agency and the HR Office on internal and external committees and projects.

This position has a flexible work arrangement and may be eligible to telework on a part-time basis which is subject to change. If approved, the employee would be required to complete a telework agreement.

Minimum Qualifications

+ Managerial or supervisory experience in public sector Human Resources sufficient to lead Human Resources programs, functions, and provide direction, mentoring and developing staff.

+ Experience must include a broad range of the following Human Resources functions :

+ Classification and job evaluation

+ Compensation administration

+ Transactions and Payroll

+ Labor relations, including labor/management relations, complex contract interpretations, grievance administration, collective bargaining

+ Recruitment and selection

+ Performance accountability, including metrics, data analysis, and reporting

Applicants who meet the above education/experience requirements will be further evaluated based on the following:

+ Highly developed communication, interpersonal and problem-solving skills sufficient to effectively respond to issues, develop and facilitate presentations, develop solutions to department-wide problems/issues, and provide guidance and consultation to managers and supervisors.

+ Effective supervisory skills sufficient to build and maintain teamwork, supervise, motivate, and direct staff who are geographically disbursed, and work remotely.

+ Experience providing management consultation on a broad range of complex Human Resources issues.

+ Experience with Human Resources policy development and implementation.

+ Demonstrated knowledge of Federal and Minnesota statutes and regulations related to human resources, including Minn.Stat. 43A (State Personnel Management) and the Public Employment Labor Relations Act (PELRA), as well as State of Minnesota personnel policies, rules, and administrative procedures.

+ Experience incorporating diversity, equity, and inclusion principles and practices within Human Resources initiatives.

+ Ability to plan, manage and monitor work to assure effective accomplishment of objectives.

+ Demonstrated effectiveness facilitating and/or leading large projects involving issue analysis, presenting alternatives, and developing implementation strategies.

+ Ability to effectively communicate with multicultural communities.

Preferred Qualifications

+ Bachelor's or advanced degree in Human Resources or a closely related degree program, including but not limited to Business Administration, Public Administration, Psychology, and Organizational Behavior.

+ Experience within the state of Minnesota Human Resources system.

+ Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

+ Process improvement mind-set with ability to assess processes to create efficiencies while delivering strategic Human Resources services that support agency business needs.

Additional Requirements

Applicants must have the ability to meet the physical requirements and work in the environmental conditions of the position, with or without reasonable accommodations.

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g. H1B status).

It is policy of the Department of Natural Resources that all candidates submit to a background check prior to employment. The background check may consist of the following components:

+ Conflict of Interest Review

+ Criminal History Check

+ Education Verification

+ Employment Reference / Records Check

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 [email protected] . Please indicate what assistance is needed.