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Working Title: Human Resources Director 3

Job Class: Human Resources Director 3

Agency: Education Department

+ **Job ID** : 89802

+ **Location** : Minneapolis

+ **Telework Eligible** : Yes

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

+ **Regular/Temporary** : Unlimited

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

+ **Date Posted** : 10/21/2025

+ **Closing Date** : 11/12/2025

+ **Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit** : Education Department / MDE-CO-Managerial

+ **Division/Unit** : Education-St Paul / Office of the CFO

+ **Work Shift/Work Hours** : Not Applicable Shift

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

+ **Travel Required** : No

+ **Salary Range:** $48.45 - $69.48 / hourly; $101,163 - $145,074 / annually

+ **Classified Status** : Classified

+ **Bargaining Unit/Union** : 220 - Manager/Unrep

+ **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.

As the Minnesota Department of Education's (MDE) Human Resources Director, you will provide strategic leadership and consultation to management to ensure that sound, progressive, and innovative human resources management programs and practices are in place.

Major responsibilities will include:

+ Labor relations and investigations

+ Job analysis and classification

+ Talent acquisition

+ Compensation and benefits administration

+ Performance management

+ Workforce planning and organizational development

+ Training and development

+ Employee health and safety

Minimum Qualifications

Please ensure that your resume clearly describes your experience in the areas listed and indicate the beginning and ending month and year for each job held. Applicants must clearly demonstrate each of these minimum qualifications to be considered for this position.

Four (4) years of managerial, supervisory, lead work, or leadership experience in human resources management that includes leading HR staff, and demonstrating all the knowledge, skills and abilities sufficient to perform the job duties as described.

OR

A bachelor's degree or higher and three (3) years of managerial, supervisory, lead work, or leadership experience in human resources management that includes leading HR staff, and demonstrating all the knowledge, skills and abilities sufficient to perform the job duties as described:

Applicants must have:

+ Experience in employment and labor laws (ADA, EEO/AA, FLSA, FMLA) as applied to human resources operations and the ability to apply legal knowledge to day-to-day employer operations.

+ Experience in employee and labor relations, including negotiating and managing collective bargaining agreements and maintaining positive business relationships with union representatives

+ Ability to implement human resources programs, such as compliance, culture, employee development, training, and recognition.

+ Experience with principles of continuous improvement, change management, and strategic planning, as well as maintaining confidentiality and applying data practices principles to HR work and services.

+ Communication skills sufficient to prepare effective documents; develop and conduct presentations and training; draft reports, policies, letters, and memoranda for a variety of audiences; and facilitate and lead meetings or other similar forums.

+ Critical thinking and problem-solving skills to analyze and evaluate a wide range of complex, controversial, sensitive, and confidential issues; and identify, research and evaluate alternative solutions to make sound decisions.

+ Must be able to obtain and maintain full delegation of authority for the agency

Preferred Qualifications

+ Bachelor’s degree or higher in Human Resources Management, Business Administration, or related field as determined by the agency

+ Professional HR certification (SPHR/SHRM-SCP)

+ Experience in public sector human resource management

+ Applied knowledge of Minnesota laws, rules, administrative procedures and polices (e.g. M.S. 43A; MMB Administrative Procedures)

+ Knowledge of Minnesota labor contracts, agreements, and plans that cover State of Minnesota Employees (e.g. MAPE, MMA, AFSCME, Manager's and Nonrepresented employees compensation plan).

Additional Requirements

A job offer will be contingent upon successfully passing a background check. The background check may consist of the following components:

SEMA4 Records Check (applies to current and former state employees only)

Employment Reference Check

Conflict of Interest Review

Driver's License Check

Criminal Background Check

The Minnesota Department of Education will not sponsor applicants for work visas. All applicants must be legally authorized to work in the US.

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.