Director of Equity & Human Resources

Oversees all aspects of human resources operations, including compensation and benefits, payroll, recruitment, employee relations, training and development, performance management, organizational design, and compliance. Plays a strategic leadership position, aligning human resources, equity and inclusion for the organization while fostering a safe, inclusive, and effective work environment.

Accepting Applications until filled.  

Human Resources Operations Oversight:

Manage compensation and benefits programs, ensuring competitiveness and compliance. Oversee payroll operations, ensuring accuracy and timeliness. Lead full-cycle recruiting efforts, prioritizing equity and diversity in hiring practices. Oversee performance management, organizational design, and effectiveness to ensure employees are supported and engaged.

Strategic Leadership:

Develop and implement (short- and long-term HR strategies aligned with the City’s goals and priorities. Track progress toward HR goals and strategic initiatives, making adjustments as needed to ensure successful outcomes. Serve as a role model for servant leadership by creating safe and inclusive environments for employees at all levels.

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion:

Play a lead role in the City’s DEI strategy, developing programs and policies to promote equity and inclusivity. Foster a culture of belonging by addressing systemic barriers and ensuring equitable practices in all HR operations. Provide DEI training and professional development opportunities for employees and leaders.

Employee and Labor Relations:

Address employee relations cases equitably and ensure satisfactory resolution. Investigate workplace issues by meeting with involved parties, reviewing documentation, and making recommendations for resolution. Build strong relationships with union representatives and coordinate and oversee collective bargaining agreements.

Employee Engagement and Development:

Conduct employee engagement initiatives to improve satisfaction and organizational culture. Design and implement training programs and professional development opportunities to equip employees for success. Identify employee strengths, provide regular feedback, and ensure opportunities for growth and learning.

Organizational Improvement:

Identify and prioritize areas for improvement within HR operations and City-wide organizational practices. Partner with departments on organizational design.  Communicate progress and ensure alignment with strategic priorities.

Compliance and Documentation:

Ensure compliance with local, state, and federal regulations, including labor laws and HR policies. Maintain accurate and secure documentation of investigations, employee records, and policy updates. File necessary paperwork and prepare reports for the City.

Education:  Bachelor's degree in human resources or a related degree of study/field

Experience:  8-10 years of previous relevant work experience is required, including supervisory experience  

Certifications:  SHRM preferred, Facilitation-related certification preferred, Conflict resolution-related certification preferred

An equivalent combination of education, training and experience will be considered.

Desired Qualifications

Microsoft Office
HRIS-Hiring Platforms (Oracle, Workday, NEOGOV, JDE, ADP, Ceridian, UKG)
Performance management systems
Employee engagement survey and action development platforms
HR Operations assessment and quality improvement 
Organization-wide people development experience

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

1. Leadership and Strategic Planning: Expertise in leading HR operations and aligning them with organizational goals. Strong ability to develop and implement HR strategies that drive employee engagement and organizational effectiveness.
2. Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Expertise: Proven ability to integrate DEI principles into HR practices and create inclusive policies and programs.
3. Human Resources Operations and Compliance: Deep understanding of HR functions, including compensation, benefits, recruiting, payroll, and labor law compliance.
4. Experience with collective bargaining and union relations.
5. Employee Relations and Development: Skilled in resolving employee relations cases, providing feedback, and fostering a culture of growth and engagement.
6. Ability to design and deliver training programs to support employee and organizational success.
7. Problem-Solving and Decision-Making: Strong analytical skills to identify issues, recommend solutions, and implement decisions effectively.
8. Communication and Interpersonal Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication skills for collaborating with employees, leadership, and external stakeholders.
9. Ability to build relationships across all levels of the organization.
10. Organizational Improvement and Personnel Policy expertise and experience. 
11. Technical Proficiency: Proficiency in Human Resources information systems, payroll software, and Microsoft Office Suite for tracking, reporting, and process management.

The City of Brooklyn Center will not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, ability, age, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, familial status, veteran status, or membership on a local human rights commission, genetic information, gender identity or gender expression, and lawful participation in the Minnesota Medical Cannabis Patient Registry. The City of Brooklyn Center will take all necessary steps to ensure that all employment practices are free of such discrimination.

Salary : $131,265 - $160,906