Working Title: Assistant Director
Job Class: Human Resources Director 2
Agency: Department of Employment and Economic Development

• Who May Apply: Open to all qualified job seekers
• Date Posted: 03/23/2024
• Closing Date: 04/15/2024
• Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit: Employ & Econ Development Dept / Employ & Econ Dev -Managerial
• Division/Unit: Human Resources
• Work Shift/Work Hours: Day Shift
• Days of Work: Monday - Friday
• Travel Required: No
• Salary Range: $41.51 - $59.72 / hourly; $86,672 - $124,695 / annually
• Classified Status: Classified
• Bargaining Unit/Union: 220 - Manager/Unrepresented
• FLSA Status: Exempt - Executive
• Telework Eligible: Yes, may be eligible to telework up to five (5) days per week
• Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities: Yes

Make a difference in the lives of Minnesotans.

The work you’ll do is more than just a job. Join the talented, engaged and inclusive workforce dedicated to creating a better Minnesota.

This position is part of a dynamic Human Resources team that provides human resources support to DEED. The Human Resources Assistant Director manages and directs the work of key HR functions to ensure employee relations, job classification, and transactions services are best in class. This highly responsible position assists the HR Director 4 in development and implementation of policies, procedures, staffing strategies, performance management, job evaluation, and compensation activities. The incumbent will support and champion diversity, equity and inclusion in all we do, and support key efficiency projects designed to ensure DEED HR utilizes best practices in our work. The incumbent acts in the absence of the HR Director 4 and participates on agency or statewide committees as needed.

Key responsibilities include:

• Be deliberate in fostering positive interpersonal relationships with coworkers, managers, and visitors so all are treated in a respectful, professional, and humane manner.
• Direct and supervises the work and performance of human resources staff and facilitate an inclusive, collaborative, and results-oriented culture with a focus on continuous improvement.
• Serve as key member of the HR leadership team working together on strategic planning, project management, budget allocation and management of issues facing DEED and its human resources.
• Manage agency customer relationships in a proactive and professional manner to ensure customers and HR staff feel valued and supported.
• Develop and manage a high functioning HR Business Partner team providing essential consultation in performance management, organization development, classification, and management of complex HR issues and projects.
• Guide compliance, data integrity and customer service in support functions within the transactions and leave unit.
• Ensure compliance with delegated authority, relevant state and federal laws, Personnel Rules, Administrative Procedures, MN statutes, collective bargaining agreements and compensation plans, agency Affirmative Action plan, agency HR strategies and procedures, and other relevant laws, policies, procedures, and guidelines.

Minimum Qualifications

To receive credit for your education and experience, your resume should clearly describe how you meet each minimum and/or preferred qualification listed, including dates of employment.

Four (4) years* experience managing or supervising Human Resources functions and professional staff in a complex organization sufficient to direct and motivate staff, provide leadership to committees, and manage projects for a medium to large sized employer. This experience must include at least four (4) of the following areas:

• Designing and implementing employee engagement experiences that enhance a culture of respect, appreciation, and professional growth to increase job satisfaction and retention.
• Employment and labor laws (ADA, EEO/AA, FLSA, FMLA) including complex contract interpretations, grievance administration, collective bargaining.
• Recruitment and selection.
• Classification and job evaluation.
• Compensation, benefits, performance management.
• Employee development and training.
• Workforce planning and employee health and safety.
• Demonstrated l participation in diversity, equity, accessibility, and inclusion programs and initiatives.

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Organizational/Industrial Psychology, Business Administration, and Organization Development/Organizational Behavior, or other closely related field as determined by the agency may substitute one (1) year of experience; master’s degree substitutes for eighteen (18) months of experience

Applicants that meet the above minimum qualification will be further evaluated on the following:

Ability to build relationships with leadership teams to promote durable partnerships with shared visions.

Experience leading and directing daily operations of HR staff.

Experience developing HR policies, processes, and metrics.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience directly managing Human Resources staff at the State of Minnesota or a government/public sector entity.

Bachelor’s degree or master’s degree in a related field; examples include Human Resources, Organizational/Industrial Psychology, Business Administration, and Organization Development/Organizational Behavior, or other closely related field as determined by agency.

Professional HR certification (e.g., PHR, SPHR, IMPA).

State of Minnesota Human Resource experience or other government experience in administration of State of Minnesota personnel laws, rules, administrative procedures, collective bargaining agreement/plan provisions, and the ability to interpret and apply them appropriately in vacancy filing and classification situations.

Thorough knowledge of State of Minnesota Personnel Rules, Administrative Procedures, statutes, collective bargaining agreements, compensation plans, and Affirmative Action plans.

Developing initiatives and using a variety of methodologies to lead change management and build an organizational culture of collaborative innovation.

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.

Additional Requirements

This position requires successful completion of the following:

Resumes of all applicants to this posting will be evaluated against the Minimum Qualifications stated above. If your skills match the required skills for this position, the department may contact you. Employee reference checks will be conducted on all finalists. This may include a review of documentation related to job performance and education. It includes contact with the applicant's current and/or former employers.

A Criminal Background Check will be conducted on all finalists for this position. A criminal conviction will not automatically remove you from consideration for employment.

When the position requires travel and the applicant drives a state owned or leased vehicle, a driver's license record check will be conducted.

Must be legally authorized to work in country of employment without sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., H1B status).

How to Apply

Select “Apply for Job” at the top of this page. If you have questions about applying for jobs, contact the job information line at 651-259-3637 or email careers@state.mn.us. For additional information about the application process, go to http://www.mn.gov/careers.

If you have questions about the position, contact Laura Schmitz at laura.schmitz@state.mn.us or 651-259-7103.

To receive consideration as a Connect 700 Program applicant, apply online, email the Job ID#, the Working Title and your valid Proof of Eligibility Certificate by the closing date to Laura Schmitz at laura.schmitz@state.mn.us.

The Department of Employment and Economic Development is an equal opportunity, affirmative action, and veteran-friendly employer, and encourages all qualified candidates to apply for job opportunities. If you are an individual with a disability who needs assistance or cannot access the online job application and search tools, please contact Karen Lilledahl at Karen.Lilledahl@state.mn.us. Please indicate what assistance is needed.

Why Work for Us

Diverse Workforce

We are committed to continually developing a workforce that reflects the diversity of our state and the populations we serve. The varied experiences and perspectives of employees strengthen the work we do together and our ability to best serve the people of Minnesota.

A recent engagement survey of State of Minnesota employees found:

• 95% of employees understand how their work helps achieve their agency’s mission
• 91% of employees feel trusted to do their jobs
• 88% of employees feel equipped to look at situations from other cultural perspectives when doing their job
• 87% of employees report flexibility in their work schedule

Comprehensive Benefits

Our benefits aim to balance four key elements that make life and work meaningful: health and wellness, financial well-being, professional development, and work/life harmony. As an employee, your benefits may include:

• Public pension plan
• Training and professional development
• Paid vacation and sick leave
• 11 paid holidays each year
• Paid parental leave
• Low-cost medical and dental coverage
• Prescription drug coverage
• Vision coverage
• Wellness programs and resources
• Employer paid life insurance
• Short-term and long-term disability
• Health care spending and savings accounts
• Dependent care spending account
• Tax-deferred compensation
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Tuition reimbursement
• Federal Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness Program

Programs, resources and benefits eligibility varies based on type of employment, agency, funding availability, union/collective bargaining agreement, location, and length of service with the State of Minnesota.

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Minnesota state agencies are equal opportunity, affirmative action, and veteran-friendly employers. The State of Minnesota recognizes that a diverse workforce is essential and strongly encourages qualified women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, and veterans to apply.

We will make reasonable accommodations 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 and indicate what assistance is needed.