[Hiring] Manager, Human Resources @Dakota County

Role Description

Under the general direction of the Human Resources Director and Deputy Director, this position is responsible for overseeing recruitment, hiring, onboarding, employee relations, and policy administration within a public sector environment. The role provides guidance to HR staff while ensuring compliance with state and federal employment laws, county policies, and collective bargaining agreements. Responsibilities include:

• Overseeing HR programs and procedures.
• Advising HR management on employee relations and labor matters.
• Supporting workforce planning initiatives.
• Fostering effective relationships across departments.

The ideal candidate brings leadership experience, public sector HR experience, and the ability to lead strategic initiatives that promote organizational effectiveness and positive employee engagement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Human Resources, Industrial Relations, Business Psychology or Business Management OR related field AND 3 years of experience in a Human Resources department, which must include at least 2 years of manager or supervisor experience.
• OR a combination of education and experience to total 7 years, which must include 2 years of manager or supervisor experience in a Human Resources department.
• Preferred Qualifications:
• SPHR/PHR/SHRM Certifications.
• Master's degree in human resources, industrial relations, business psychology or business administration.
• Experience managing/supervising staff in a formal HR capacity.
• Experience working in the public sector.

Requirements

• Lead and direct the activities of staff including work assignments, review of work performed, performance evaluations, setting goals and priorities, and disciplinary procedures.
• Provide advice and consultation to County management in recruitment, hiring, employee discipline as well as policy and contract interpretation.
• Assist in the planning, development, and implementation of employee relations programs, policies, and systems consistent with HR principles, state, and federal laws/regulations.
• Manage the administration, design, development, planning and implementation of County recruitment, hiring and onboarding.
• Monitor the effectiveness of existing county recruitment, hiring and onboarding policies, guidelines and procedures.
• Ensure that related policy and programs are current, competitive and in compliance with legal requirements.
• Analyze data reports and make recommendations to ensure County hiring policies and practices are effective.
• Direct and support staff to investigate and implement techniques for creating, streamlining, and enhancing processes and services.
• Provide mentoring and coaching to Generalist and Staffing team.
• Participate in and contribute to the development of departmental and county level goals, objectives and strategic plans.
• Develop and maintain effective working relationships and communication with peers within the Human Resources Department and other County Departments.
• Conduct research and analysis for special projects and recommend appropriate actions.
• Interpret Human Resources policies, procedures, and applicable laws to employees and managers.
• Recommend policy, procedures, and actions necessary to achieve objectives of HR and County departments.
• May assist with labor relations activities, including negotiations, mediations, arbitrations, grievance procedures, and contract administration.
• May conduct investigations into workplace matters and recommend appropriate actions or resolutions.
• Serve as a subject matter expert in evaluation of human resources business processes and recommendations for improvement.
• May represent the County as the subject matter expert to external agencies and on internal workgroups.

Benefits

• Comprehensive and affordable medical, dental, vision, and other benefits.
• Flexible spending accounts.
• Excellent work-life balance.
• Generous paid time off (accrual rate starts at four weeks per year).
• Carry over unused flex year to year.
• Eleven paid holidays each year and one floating holiday.
• Pension with a generous employer contribution - PERA Pension.
• Telework may occasionally be available.
• Three weeks paid parental leave.
• Comprehensive wellness program – peer support team, on-site fitness center, annual wellness check-in, and employee assistance program.

Selection Process

• You submit an online application that includes supplemental questions.
• We assign you a score based on your qualifications.
• Top scoring candidates are referred to the hiring manager for interview consideration.
• We conduct background and reference checks before hiring.