Human Resources Manager

We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Human Resources Manager to join our team and play a pivotal role in shaping the future of our organization. As a key member of our human resources department, you will have the opportunity to lead initiatives that foster a positive work culture, attract top talent, and ensure compliance with relevant regulations. If you possess strong leadership skills and are committed to promoting employee engagement and development, we want to hear from you. Join us in making a difference in the lives of our employees and the communities we serve.

Position Overview:

The HR Manager performs highly responsible duties managing assigned operations and personnel of the HR department to include talent management, organizational culture, employee & labor relations. The HR Manager acts as compliance manager to ensure the organization adheres to legal standards and in-house policies as well as providing guidance on compliance matters including responding to requests made under the Minnesota Government Data Practices Act (MGDPA). The HR Manager plans, develops, and implements personnel record retention and performance management systems. The HR Manager supervises assigned HR staff.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in human resource management, public administration or related field and five (5) years of experience in human resources, employee relations, or management of employee resources.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree from accredited college or university in human resource management, public administration, or a related field.
• Professional Human Resource Certification (i.e.: SHRM, HRCI, IPMA).
• Public sector experience, which includes working directly with elected and appointed officials.
• Experience working in a union environment.
• Experience with and knowledge of the Minnesota Government Data Practices Act (MGDPA).

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Knowledge of: human resources policies, programs and practices; management of functional areas of administration; current principles and practice of human resources management including labor/ employee relations.

Ability to: plan, evaluate, and control programs and functions; analyze technical problems and develop applied techniques for their solution; negotiate, mediate and identify creative solutions for problem solving and effectively work with individuals who have conflicting interests or competing priorities; train personnel, direct their work and administer the application of technical practices and procedures; effectively coordinate and administer the human resources activities in public sector organization; establish and maintain effective working relationships with department heads, public officials, employees, employee organizations and the general public; provide leadership to staff; analyze departmental staffing requirements and structuring of required programs; promote the county as a desirable employer; research and conduct studies which may include evaluating and analyzing numerical, statistical and financial data.

Skill in: use of computers and HR technology including payroll/ human resource system and learning management system operations; negotiating with both internal and external groups, to resolve difficult issues without damaging relationships, to find common interests and to settle disputes amicably; conducting workplace investigations; interpersonal communication including public speaking, presenting and interacting with composure, professionalism and discretion.

Compensation

County employees receive generous compensation and benefits. The HR Manager is compensated at salary grade 117 (full range: $91,998 - $142,584, annually); the anticipated hiring range is $91,998-$96,574, annually.

The County's comprehensive benefit package includes medical and dental insurance, health savings account, employer paid life insurance, short and long-term disability insurance, pre-tax flexible spending accounts, retirement plan, tax-deferred compensation, vacation and sick leave and 13 paid holidays per year. County employees are eligible for the Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program. For more information, review the 2025 Benefit Overview.

Application Deadline
Interested candidates must submit a Goodhue County employment application. This posting will remain open until filled with preference given to applications received by Wednesday, February 12, 2025.