Human Resources Business Partner

Human Resources – Remote within North Dakota – HR Business Partner

The state’s largest agency is seeking an HR Business Partner to help drive HR success and make a strategic impact within the agency.

As an HR Business Partner for ND Department of Health and Human Services (ND HHS), you will serve as a strategic partner, aligning Human Resource strategy with business objectives. You will collaborate with both external agency customers and internal stakeholders (leadership and team members) through HR programs and practices in coordination with other HR team members. In this role, you will provide guidance on team member engagement, employee relations, performance management, organizational development, workforce planning, compensation, and more. You will also drive HR initiatives and act as a change agent, championing new and modified HR programs that align with the agency’s goals.

This position will also be responsible for light project management and coordination of work projects and initiatives amongst peers.

To be successful in this position, you must have a deep understanding of HR strategy and business operations. You will need to be able to develop integrated solutions, manage change, and communicate effectively with all levels of leadership and team members. You should possess strong leadership, coaching, and relationship-building skills, with the ability to guide managers through organizational change and workforce planning while fostering a positive and productive environment.

To be considered for the HR Business Partner position, you must have the following:

• A bachelor’s degree in human resources, business management, organizational psychology, or a related field.
• Proven experience in HR strategy development, talent management, performance management, and policy application.
• Strong communication skills, the ability to assess and analyze HR data, and the ability to contribute to executive-level projects.

Preference will be given to candidates possessing certification in the HR field and with experience in large organizations with multiple locations.

Preference will also be given to candidates with HR experience in a government setting.

Location: ND HHS utilizes a blended workplace model. This position may work from home anywhere within North Dakota.

• About HHS: ND HHS strives to make North Dakota the healthiest state in the nation by reinforcing the foundations of well-being: physical, economic, and behavioral. Those services are to be delivered as close to home as possible with a focus on dignity and respect. The keys to delivery of those services are the 2800 committed, compassionate ND HHS team members and more than $6 billion in funding from nearly 200 different federal, state, and special sources.