Human Resources Advisor - Business Partner (Duluth) (Open)

Salary : $30.11 - $44.81 Hourly

Location : Duluth, MN

Job Type : Full-time

Job Number : 24-204 / 882-02

Department : Human Resources

Opening Date : 12 / 31 / 2024

Closing Date : 1 / 14 / 2025 11 : 59 PM Central

Kind of Work

Responsible, professional Human Resources work serving as an HR Business Partner to three assigned county departments.

The salary range reflected above is the normal hiring range for 2025.

The full salary range, for a Human Resources Advisor, including longevity pay, is $30.11 - $43.11 per hour.

The full salary range, for a Human Resources Senior Advisor, including longevity pay, is $36.30 - $52.37 per hour.

This position is part of the represented by the Confidential Public Employees Association.

Distinguishing Features of Work

An employee in this class is responsible for providing professional human resources work in an assigned program area. Duties include advising staff on county policies and procedures, Civil Service rules and laws, and collective bargaining agreement provisions, recruitment and assessment, benefits, classification and compensation, reasonable accommodations, performance management, business systems and records maintenance, and training and development. The work is performed under the direction of assigned supervisory staff.

Work Environment

These work environment factors are general in nature and may vary depending on the specific position being filled. CONSTANT : Lift and carry up to 10 pounds; near vision; sit; and work inside. FREQUENT : Visual accommodation; hearing within 5 feet; use fingers; reach; talk / speak; work alone, with and around others; and customer / public contact. OCCASIONAL : Midrange and far vision; depth perception; field of vision; climb ladders; grasp; handle; move about; stand; stoop / bend; walk; exposure to weather; clients with behavioral challenges; and drive.

Selection Process

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - Human Resources Advisor (Pass / Fail) :

• Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's degree in business administration, human resources, management, public administration, or closely related field; OR graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's degree and one (1) year full-time paid verifiable professional human resources experience as determined appropriate by the Director of Human Resources and Administration.
• Possession of a valid driver's license.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - Human Resources Senior Advisor (Pass / Fail) :

Note : At the discretion of the hiring authority, the successful candidate may be considered for appointment at the Human Resources Advisor or Human Resources Senior Advisor level, contingent on minimum qualifications and department need. This would be determined at the time a job offer is extended.

RATING SYSTEM :

Supplemental Questions will be 100% of the scoring process : Points will be awarded based on the applicants answers to supplemental questions 6-11.

Experience beyond ten years may be included on the application for purposes of meeting minimum qualifications or informing the hiring authority of your complete employment history.

Please Note : When answering the supplemental questions on the website, the webpage may time out after 30 minutes. It's recommended you draft your answers in a Word document and copy / paste the answers into the application when you're finished writing. Failure to answer all of the questions on the "Supplemental Questions" page within 30 minutes may result in the deletion of your answers by the application system.

TENTATIVE RECRUITMENT & SCREENING PROCESS SCHEDULE :

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS :

The essential functions for this position are listed under the "ILLUSTRATIVE EXAMPLES OF WORK" on the specification, available in the Human Resources Department or online at

VETERANS PREFERENCE :

If you are eligible to apply for Veterans Preference, please attach to your application a copy of document(s) listed for the option that applies to you :

Please refer to Minnesota Statue 197.455 for additional requirements. Click

PHYSICAL-MEDICAL STANDARDS :

Qualified applicants must be able to perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation. Applicants selected must meet the physical requirements for the position.

DRUG TESTING :

Applicants selected for appointment must take and pass a drug test.

BACKGROUND CHECK :

Applicants selected for appointment to a position with St. Louis County are subject to a background investigation.

EMPLOYMENT ELIGIBILITY VERIFICATION :

All new employees must submit documentation verifying identity and employment eligibility within three days of their first day of employment.

PROBATIONARY PERIOD :

Appointees to the position must successfully complete a twelve-month probationary period prior to being certified for permanent employment.

NON-DISCRIMINATION :

St. Louis County is an equal opportunity and veteran-friendly employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, gender identity, marital status, familial status, age, sexual orientation, status with regard to public assistance, disability, genetic information, veteran status or activity in a local Human Rights Commission or any other characteristic protected by law.

Eligible St. Louis County employees earn a competitive salary and benefits package, including :

Benefits are prorated for part-time employees and administered in accordance with the applicable collective bargaining agreement or management compensation plan.

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The information you provide related to your education, training, and experience is subject to verification.I understand that giving false information, failing to accurately represent myself, or not providing required documentation as listed on the job announcement will result in disqualification.

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At the discretion of the hiring authority, it is possible that this position will be filled using either the Human Resources Advisor (2025 starting hourly salary $30.11 - $36.99) or the Senior Human Resources Advisor class (2025 starting hourly salary $36.30 - $44.81). Please indicate your willingness to accept employment as follows :

SME Explanation : Questions 6-11 will be reviewed by a Subject Matter Expert (SME). The questions will be scored and used to help determine 100% of your score. For each question, please list the organization(s) and / or employers where you gained the experience. All information listed must also be supported in the work experience section of your application.I have read and understand the instructions given above and acknowledge that I understand my score is derived 100% from my answers to supplemental questions 6-11.

Describe your experience with public speaking, such as giving presentations and / or providing training. Please provide a specific example and explain the techniques you used to engage your audience and make sure information was understood and remembered.

What skills and knowledge do you possess that would be an asset to resolving interpersonal conflict between others? Please provide a specific example of a situation where you put your skills and knowledge to use that led to a positive outcome.

Provide an example of a time when a supervisor or manager brought a complex problem to you and asked for your advice handling it effectively. Describe the problem as well as your approach to advising on or assisting with it.

Provide an example of a situation where you were required to gather information from various sources, draw a conclusion from the information gathered, and write a report that communicates your conclusion as well as documents the information that led to it.

What is your experience evaluating and applying laws, collective bargaining language, and / or policies. Please describe a situation where you had to assess legal, contractual, or policy requirements and take steps to ensure compliance.

I certify that my responses to the questions above are true and accurate to the best of my knowledge.

Required Question

Salary : $30 - $45