What are the responsibilities and job description for the Human Resources Business Partner to the Bench, Hennepin County, Human Resources position at Minnesota Judicial Branch?
Job Description
Hennepin County District Court invites qualified applicants for a Human Resources Business Partner position in the Human Resources Division.
This Human Resources Business Partner position provides professional consultation and leadership in support of 77 judicial officers and their staff regarding staffing and employment matters. This position is classified as a Human Resources Generalist and participates as a member of the Human Resources leadership team, ensuring alignment of priorities. This position supervises two staff members to further the mission of the court and the goals of the Bench.
Business hours for this position are 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Occasional travel within the Twin Cities or Greater Minnesota may be required. The position is full-time, exempt, and part of the Human Resources Division located in the Hennepin County Government Center (300 S. 6th Street, Minneapolis, MN). This position will work onsite and remotely, according to business need. Interviews will be conducted virtually.
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES:
- Lead efforts and provide oversight into staffing for judicial chambers, including developing talent sources, cultivating relationships with affinity bars, law schools, and community resources; consulting with judicial officers regarding staffing needs; and identifying appropriate staffing solutions.
- Consult with judicial officers and their staff regarding performance management and employee relations matters to ensure informed decisions and outcomes.
- Oversee the delivery of Human Resources services to the Bench and judicial staff, such as leaves of absence, FMLA, ADA, and wage/hour compliance, to ensure requirements of personnel rules, regulations and laws are met.
- Present Human Resources information to judicial officers and staff in a variety of settings, both in-person and virtually. Field questions and facilitate discussions regarding Human Resources initiatives and changes.
- Assign, direct, supervise, and coordinate the work of two Human Resources Coordinators to ensure priority work is handled promptly and that deadlines are met.
- Contribute to statewide Human Resources and Development work, including strategic efforts and goals.
TYPICAL QUALIFICATIONS:
Minimum Education and Experience:
- Six years of post-high school education and experience, including a minimum of two years of experience performing Human Resources work or working in a court or legal setting.
- Examples include, but are not limited to:
- A Juris Doctor and two years of experience performing Human Resources work or working in a court or legal setting.
- A four-year degree and two years of experience performing Human Resources work or working in a court or legal setting.
- Six years of experience performing Human Resources work or working in a court or legal setting.
- Examples include, but are not limited to:
- This position will work onsite and remotely; in order to work remotely, access to reliable internet connection is required.
Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Develop relationships, lead others
- Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with all levels within the organization and external partners.
- Demonstrated ability to develop effective, positive working relationships throughout the organization and with external partners.
- Demonstrated follow-up skills with outstanding attention to detail.
- Demonstrated ability to develop and deliver presentations to professional audiences.
- Ability to lead through organizational change, including shifting priorities, available resources, and competing needs.
- Ability to lead and achieve results through others.
- Ability to handle a high-volume workload from multiple sources and maintain a professional demeanor.
- Ability to independently solve issues.
Propose and deliver options for staffing needs
- Ability to identify trends and propose responses regarding recruitment, staffing, etc.
- Ability to learn and apply Human Resources rules, policies, employment law, and best practices in working with the Bench and judicial staff.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Juris Doctor from an ABA-accredited institution.
- Formal education or training in Human Resources. Experience working in the public sector with elected officials.
- Experience leading teams or individuals.
SALARY:
This position is exempt under the Fair Labor Standards Act and is eligible for State of MN employee benefits. The expected starting salary range for external candidates is $34.06 (range minimum)-$43.39 (range midpoint) per hour ($71,117 - $90,598 annually). The full salary range for this position is $34.06 (range minimum)-$52.72 (range maximum) per hour ($71,117 - $110,079 annually). This position is exempt under the Fair Labor Standards Act and is eligible for State of MN employee benefits.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION:
- Complete and submit your online application with resume and cover letter attached by April 9, 2025, at 11:59pm.
- Please contact Human Resources with questions regarding this posting via email: 4th.Human.Resources@courts.state.mn.us ; or phone: 612-540-6488.
- All employment offers are contingent upon satisfactory results of a criminal background check. An employment offer may be rescinded if the background check identifies job related convictions.
Salary : $71,117 - $90,598
