What are the responsibilities and job description for the Human Resources Director position at City of Edina?
The City of Edina seeks an experienced, strategic problem solver and relationship builder to serve as its next Human Resources Director. The Human Resources Director reports to the Assistant City Manager and serves as a key member of the City’s Executive Leadership Team as one of 10 department directors. The HR Director oversees all HR programs, services and systems, including talent acquisition, labor and employee relations, classification and compensation, benefits, safety and risk management, compliance, policy development and organizational development. The HR Director serves as the lead negotiator with the City’s six unions. The HR Director is responsible for ensuring that people systems align with the City’s strategic goals, values and culture.
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS
The 2026 salary range for the Human Resources Director is $138,727-$173,409. The City of Edina offers a competitive benefits package, including participation in the Public Employees Retirement Association (PERA) pension plan, medical and dental insurance, life insurance, paid leave programs and additional voluntary benefits.
HOW TO APPLY
Applications are accepted through the end of the day on Monday, December 29, 2025. Interested candidates should apply online with resume, cover letter and contact information for five professional references at Human Resources Director - Edina, MN.
Confidential inquiries may be directed to Pam Dmytrenko, Tel: 612-747-7714, MGT Approved Independent Executive Recruiter- www.MGT.com. First-round interviews with the City of Edina are anticipated on January 29, 2026. The City of Edina, MN, is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
The HR Department consists of 6.25 FTEs, including an Assistant HR Director, HR Generalist, Staffing Specialist, Payroll Specialist, Risk & Safety Manager, HR Support Specialist (PT) and HR Project Manager (PT). The department also receives formalized support from the City’s Organizational Development Manager. The department partners with 10 City departments and supports more than 350 full-time and 400-500 seasonal and part-time employees annually, with more than 1,000 people employed over the course of a typical year.
Salary : $138,727 - $173,409