Director of Human Resources/ Assistant to the Executive Director

Company Description

Health & Human Services of Faribault & Martin Counties is a joint powers agency serving the communities in Faribault and Martin Counties in Minnesota. Learn more at www.fmchs.com

Role Description

Health & Human Services of Faribault & Martin Counties (HHSFMC) is seeking candidates for our Director of Human Resources position. This position will:

• Provide consultation and guidance to supervisors and managers on employee relations matters, including performance management, disciplinary actions, workplace conflict, and interpretation of personnel policies and labor agreements.
• Lead and coordinate the recruitment and selection processes, including job postings, screening applicants, developing interview materials, participating in interviews, and ensuring equitable and compliant hiring practices.
• Conduct workplace investigations related to employee complaints, policy violations, and misconduct, gathers and analyzes information, documents findings, and makes recommendations for resolution.
• Administer and support classification and compensation activities, including job analysis, position evaluations, and market comparisons to ensure internal equity and external competitiveness.
• Administer and coordinate employee benefit and leave programs, including health and retirement plans and legally mandated leaves.
• Develop, coordinate, and deliver training programs for employees and supervisors on topics such as policies and procedures, respectful workplace practices, performance management, and legal compliance.
• Interpret and ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws, county policies, and collective bargaining agreements; assists in policy development and implementation.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in human resources, business administration or closely related degree and two years of professional human resource experience in labor relations, classification, recruitment, applicant screening.

OR

• Bachelor’s degree in human resources or business administration or closely related field and three years of professional human resource experience in labor relations, classification, recruitment, applicant screening. 

OR

• Associate’s degree in human resources or business administration or closely related field and five years of professional human resource experience in labor relations, classification, recruitment, applicant screening.

Note: Experience can be substituted for education on a year-for-year basis.

Faribault & Martin Preferred Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in human resources, Business Administration, or related field. 

At least three years of progressively responsible human resource experience.

• Professional Human Resources Certification (SHRM-CP, PHR, or SPHR)

Applicant will need to make application with the Minnesota Merit System. Google Minnesota Merit System Job Opportunities to access the posting.