Human Resources Director

• Job Service North Dakota**is seeking a strategic, highly skilled, and people-centered**Human Resources Director**to lead our Human Resources team.
  
  

This role is uniquely designed for someone who can operate at both the strategic and hands-on levels, balancing high-impact planning with day to day HR operational delivery. You will shape the HR vision while also being directly involved in employee relations, process improvements, and complex HR issues that require discretion and judgment.

If you are a resilient, influential HR leader with a passion for developing people, elevating teams, and building an engaging and efficient workplace, we invite you to apply.

What Youll Do

As the HR Director, you will serve as a trusted advisor to the Executive Director, managers, and employees across Job Service North Dakota. You will guide the strategy, vision, and continuous improvement of our HR function, while also staying deeply connected to the daily work that supports JSNDs employees.

Your Role Will Include

• Providing day-to-day HR guidance to managers and employees
• Handling complex employee relations matters with professionalism and fairness
• Analyzing HR trends and data, then translating insights into clear, usable information for managers and leaders
• Supporting recruitment, onboarding, performance management, and workforce development
• Leading morale, engagement, and employee experience initiatives
• Coaching and developing employees, agency leaders, and HR Officer.
• Administering an efficient, employee-focused HR operation that reflects JSNDs values
• Ensuring compliance across all HR practices and policies
  
  

This position is ideal for someone who is energized by meaningful, hands on work while also having the opportunity to influence organizational direction and strategy.

What Were Looking For

• Strong HR expertise with advanced knowledge of state and federal employment law, policy interpretation, compliance, and risk management
• Strategic and hands-on leadership that balances long term planning with day to day HR execution
• Exceptional communication skills with the ability to convey clear guidance and build rapport across diverse individuals
• Steady, fair employee relations judgment with experience navigating sensitive issues and supporting both managers and employees
• Ability to translate data into insights and present HR trends in practical, actionable ways
• Agility and strong follow-through, comfortable managing multiple priorities in a fast-moving environment
• Commitment to efficiency and continuous improvement, with a focus on streamlining processes and strengthening service delivery
  
  

Qualifications

**To be considered for this position, you must have:**

• Bachelors degree and a minimum of 5 years of Human Resources experience
• Masters degree can substitute for 2 years of experience
  
  

Preference Will Be Given To Candidates Who Have

• Human Resources certification through HRCI or SHRM
• Previous Government or Public Sector Human Resources experience
  
  

**About Team ND**

*"Far and away the best prize life offers is the chance to work hard at work worth doing." - Theodore Roosevelt*

More than 7,500 talented, hard-working people across sixty-three agencies have come together as Team North Dakota. At Team ND, we are driven to succeed through gratitude, humility, curiosity and courage. Our purpose is to empower people, improve lives, and inspire success. Join us in being legendary.

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**Application Procedures**

All application material must be received online through the ND PeopleSoft System on or efore 11:59 p.m. CST on the closing date and must include:

• Resume (must clearly explain how you meet the minimum qualifications)
• - Indicate beginning and ending dates of employment or years served in the role
• Indicate type of education, if applicable (e.g., Associates, Bachelors, Masters and area of study)
• Cover letter
• Copy of college transcript (if applicable)
• Three professional references
  
  

Scoring Process

Our hiring process is designed to be fair, transparent, and focused on your qualifications. Applications will be scored based on a 100-point candidate questionnaire. Final scores determine which qualified applicants advance to the interview stage.

Applicants claiming ND veterans preference must submit documentation proving their ND residency and eligibility under North Dakota Century Code 37-19.1 to be awarded veterans preference points. Refer tohttps://www.veterans.nd.gov/benefits-and-services/veterans-preference-nd/documentation-required-applicantfor required documentation to upload.

How To Strengthen Your Application

• Take your time when answering application questions. Provide detailed but concise responses that clearly show how your skills and experience align with the role.
• Prepare thoughtful responses to open-ended (essay) questions, using specific examples. These are personally scored by the hiring team.
• Ensure your resume is detailed, accurate, and up-to-date. The Human Resource team uses your resume to confirm you meet minimum qualifications.
• Applicants are encouraged to provide genuine responses that accurately reflect their own skills, experience, education, and background when completing their application. The use of AI tools to generate answers should be limited to ensure responses are authentic.
  
  

Tips For Interview Preparation

• ReviewJobsND.comto learn about our agency, who we serve, and the impact of our work. This knowledge will strengthen both your application responses and interview.
• Listen toThe Job Pod, our agency podcast, for practical insights on job-search and career topics.
• Practice withBig Interview, our online platform that provides expert coaching, mock interviews, and tailored practice questions.
• Reach out if you have questions about the role or our agencywe want you to feel informed and confident.
  
  

For more information or if you need accommodation or assistance in the application or selection process, contact Raeann Schmitcke, Human Resource Officer, atraeannschmitcke@nd.govor 701-328-2840. TTY users may use Relay North Dakota at 711 or 1-800-366-6888.

*Job Service North Dakota does not provide sponsorships.*

**Equal Employment Opportunity**

The State of North Dakota and this hiring agency do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex (including sexual orientation and gender identity), genetics, religion, age or disability in employment or the provisions of services and complies with the provisions of the North Dakota Human Rights Act.

As an employer, the State of North Dakota prohibits smoking in all places of state employment in accordance with N.D.C.C. 23-12-10.