Assistant Director of Human Resources

Working Title: Assistant Director of Human Resources
Job Class: HR Specialist 3
Agency: Minnesota State Colleges & Universities

• Who May Apply: Open to all qualified job seekers
• Date Posted: 1/12/2023
• Closing Date: 1/25/2023
• Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit: Minnesota State/ Minnesota State University Moorhead
• Division/Unit: Office of Human Resources
• Appointment Type: Unlimited
• Work Shift/Work Hours: Day Shift; 8:00am - 4:30pm
• Days of Work: Monday - Friday
• Travel Required: No
• Salary Range: $27.93 - $41.24 / hourly; $58,318 - $86,110 / annually
• Classified Status: Classified
• Re-Posting: No
• FLSA Status: Exempt
• 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.

MSUM has an exciting opportunity to join the HR team! The Assistant Director of Human Resources provides advanced professional level expertise, interpretation, and guidance to administration, managers, supervisors, and all employees on the full range of all HR services including but not limited to recruiting & selection, affirmative action, classification, compensation & benefits, reasonable accommodations, performance management, employee & labor relations, organizational design and workforce planning.

The Assistant Director partners with supervisors and administrators university-wide to ensure organizational effectiveness through proper alignment of structure, staffing, processes, and culture. This position actively participates in the creation of processes and programs, including change initiatives and continuous improvement measures aligned with university strategies and objectives. Additionally, the Assistant Director provides team leadership and training to HR colleagues in the areas of contract interpretation and transactional processes.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, or related field AND at least three (3) years of professional human resources experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Professional human resources experience in functional areas such as talent acquisition, classification, compensation, employee relations, labor relations, training and development.
  
• Experience with laws relating to human resources management including but not limited to federal and Minnesota employment law, Fair Labor Standards Act, Public Employees Labor Relations Act, Family Medical Leave Act, and American with Disabilities Act, and personnel laws and rules sufficient to interpret, administer, advise, and provide recommendations to agency staff, managers, supervisors and administrators on all aspects of Human Resources functions.
  
• Ability to communicate with sensitivity and discretion, with a strong commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion.
  
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
  
• Proficient computer skills, especially Microsoft Office applications and human resource information systems, such as Workday.

Preferred Qualifications

• Professional human resource certification (PHR, SPHR, SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, etc.)
  
• Working knowledge of collective bargaining agreements and applicable laws, rules, and policies sufficient to administer, interpret, and provide guidance to others.
  
• Advanced verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills, including making informative presentations and leading professional development sessions.
  
• Excellent process facilitation and project management skills.

Additional Requirements

In accordance with the Minnesota State Vehicle Fleet Safety Program, employees driving on college/university business who use a rental or state vehicle shall be required to conform to Minnesota State's vehicle use criteria and consent to a Motor Vehicle Records check.

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 Kayla Kappes at kayla.kappes@mnstate.edu or 218-477-2226.

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 the Office of Human Resources at hr@mnstate.edu.

About Minnesota State University Moorhead

MSU Moorhead is an inclusive university that pushes you to forge your own path. We embrace diversity of ideas and people with our core values of grit, humility and heart.

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
• 12 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.

Other Information

Employment information for this position can be found in its collective bargaining agreement or its plan document at http://mn.gov/mmb/employee-relations/labor-relations/Labor/.

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Minnesota State is an equal opportunity employer/educator committed to the principles of diversity. We prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their race, sex, color, creed, religion, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or membership in a local commission as defined by law. As an affirmative action employer, we actively seek and encourage applications from women, minorities, persons with disabilities, and individuals with protected veteran status.

Reasonable accommodations will be made 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. Please indicate what assistance is needed.