Deputy Director, Human Resources

Hiring range: $155,792 to $190,860 ($74.90 to $91.76 per hour). Starting rate will depend on experience, education, and qualifications. Advancement opportunities exist for individuals motivated to move up within Anoka County.

Come join our team at Anoka County where you can serve your community while enjoying the benefits of work-life balance! This includes 24 days of paid flexible time off and up to 12.5 holidays your first year.

In order to be considered for this position, information to support your answers must be included in your application. A resume attachment is optional and cannot be used in place of this application. Applications must be received by the closing deadline of 11:59pm on 04/26/2026 in order to be considered.

Position Description

The Anoka County Human Resources Department provides a full spectrum of talent management services including but not limited to classification, compensation and benefits, recruitment and selection, employee relations, labor relations, performance management, and organizational development.

The Deputy Director, Human Resources guides and controls the departmental activities of Anoka County’s Human Resources department. This position collaborates and partners closely with the Chief Human Resources Officer to develop department strategic plans that align with county objectives and establishes departmental policies, practices, and procedures that have a significant impact on the county.

This position is subject to an employment agreement and is appointed by and serves at the will of the Anoka County Board of Commissioners.

This is a full-time, exempt, hybrid position. Interviews will take place the week of May 4th, 2026, for those selected to move forward in the hiring process.

Pay & Benefits

• Salary: $155,792 to $190,860 ($74.90 to $91.76 per hour).
• Anoka County Salary Schedule Grade 43: $155,792 to $225,908 ($74.90 to $108.61 per hour).
• 24 days of paid flexible time off and up to 12.5 paid holidays.
• Comprehensive insurance, including medical, dental, vision, flex benefits and more at https://www.anokacountymn.gov/benefits
• Medical and dental clinic exclusive to employees, located at the Anoka County Government Center.
• Pension plan and other retirement investment options.
• Advancement/professional development opportunities.

Work Location

• This position will work at the Anoka County Government Center, located at 2100 3rd Ave, Anoka, MN 55303.
• This position may be eligible for flexible work arrangements, including hybrid work, with some days working remotely and some days working in the office.
• Expected work hours are Monday – Friday 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

Job Duties and Responsibilities

These examples are not all inclusive and are intended to be illustrative of primary responsibilities of an Anoka County Deputy Director, Human Resources.

• Manage and provide leadership for all aspects of HR including employment, education/training, talent acquisition, development, compensation, benefits, and employee relations. Ensure the overall employee experience is executed accurately defined by internal and external policies.
• Partner with managers to analyze and prioritize critical county challenges. Provide support, counsel and leadership on all complex people-related matters.
• Direct budgetary management relative to workforce planning and Human Resources programs across Anoka County. Utilize metrics to support budget and resource allocation.
• Oversee Compliance Programs, such as EEOC, EEO-4, Affirmative Action and Diversity initiatives as aligned with the direction of County Administration and the Board of Commissioners.
• Oversee the development of and lead and communicate the implementation of new organizational processes, business processes, and legislation changes aligned with Human Resources department initiatives; contribute to project/department milestones/goals while adhering to approved budgets.
• Identify key performance indicators for the county’s human resources and talent acquisition functions.
• Guide and mentor direct reports and provide direction to Human Resources individual contributors through a team of managers.

Qualifications and Requirements:

Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Needed

• Requires a bachelor’s degree and at least 8 years of job-related experience.
• In lieu of the required education, an equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted on a year-for-year basis.

Preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Needed

• Bachelor’s or master's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field.
• 5 years of full-time paid experience managing and mentoring staff members who are direct reports.
• HR Professional certification such as SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, or equivalent.
• Experience leading teams and creating positive and productive work environments.
• Ability to implement and lead change initiatives across multiple business levels.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with internal and external stakeholders at all levels.
• Strong problem solving and innovative skills.

Physical Demands and Work Conditions

• Standard office environment.
• Vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus, such as to work on computers. Ability to see colors, shades, and brightness.
• Hearing abilities required for general and phone communication, signals, and machine sounds.
• Assignments are sedentary, occasionally alternating between sitting, standing, walking, crouching, and kneeling as required to perform job responsibilities. Frequent wrist and finger manipulation to complete computer work.
• Occasional lifting of 10-20 lbs.
• Equipment used includes computers, phones, and standard office equipment.
• Occasional travel to other county work sites as needed. Travel between work sites may require driving a county vehicle and/or a personal vehicle.
• Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.

Selection Process

It is important that your application show all the relevant education and experience you possess. This information will determine which candidates will proceed in the selection process. A submitted application is also used to verify the answers to any supplemental questions.

Pre-employment Requirements

Anoka County has determined that successfully passing a pre-employment criminal/driving background check, drug screen and DOT physical, and/or other qualifications checks may be necessary for certain positions. Applicants may be required to sign an informed consent form allowing the County to obtain to conduct such screenings and/or verify their qualifications in connection with the position sought. Applicants who do not sign the informed consent form will not be further considered for the position.

About Anoka County

As the fourth largest county in Minnesota, Anoka County thrives because of the diversity, dedication, determination, and innovation of our employees. United by our mission- Commitment to Excellence: Through collaborative efforts, we seek to improve lives and serve with care, integrity, and professionalism- we offer a wide range of career opportunities for people with a variety of personalities, abilities, knowledge, and life experiences. Together, we work toward a single purpose of serving Anoka County’s 369,000 citizens in a respectful, innovative, and fiscally responsible manner. If your career aspirations resonate with our mission, we invite you to Find Your Path with Anoka County! Hear from other Anoka County employees here.

Commitment to Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employment

Anoka County is committed to the principles of our Affirmative Action Plan and Equal Employment Opportunity. It is the policy of Anoka County to recruit, hire, train, and promote persons in all job titles, without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, marital status, genetic information, status with regard to public assistance, physical ability, sexual orientation, or age except where such status is a bona fide occupational qualification. It is the policy of Anoka County to make employment decisions in a manner that will further our Affirmative Action Plan and Equal Employment Opportunity.

If you require accommodations or have any other questions regarding this job posting, please call the Anoka County Human Resources Department at 763-324-4300 and reference the posting title and number. If you have questions about the hiring process, please visit: https://www.anokacountymn.gov/4411/Application-Process

Anoka County is an Equal Opportunity Employer, please see our EEO policy: https://www.anokacounty.us/401/Diversity-EEO