Agency Human Resources Director - Human Resources Director 4

Working Title: Agency Human Resources Director

Job Class: Human Resources Director 4

Agency: Human Services Dept

• Job ID : 97040

• Location : St. Paul

• Telework Eligible : Yes

• Full/Part Time : Full-Time

• Regular/Temporary : Unlimited

• Who May Apply : Open to all qualified job seekers

• Date Posted : 10/07/2026

• Closing Date : 10/27/2026

• Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit : Human Services Dept / DHS Manager

• Division/Unit : Operations / Human Resources

• Work Shift/Work Hours : Day Shift

• Days of Work : Monday - Friday

• Travel Required : Yes, some on-site meetings in the Twin Cities metro area

• Salary Range: $53.66 - $76.98 / hourly; $112,042 - $160,734 / annually

• Classified Status : Classified

• Bargaining Unit/Union : 220 - Manager/Unrep

• FLSA Status : Exempt - Executive

• Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities (https://mn.gov/mmb/careers/diverse-workforce/people-with-disabilities/connect700/) : Yes

This position is eligible for telework (https://mn.gov/mmb-stat/policies/1422-telework.pdf) for applicants who reside in Minnesota or in a bordering state, with supervisory approval and satisfactory performance. If you live in a state bordering Minnesota, you must live within 50 miles or less from the primary work location to be eligible for telework.

The Department of Human Services is unable to provide sponsorship for work visas. Applicants must be eligible to work in the United States at the start of employment.

The work you'll do is more than just a job.

At the State of Minnesota, employees play a critical role in developing policies, providing essential services, and working to improve the well-being and quality of life for all Minnesotans. The State of Minnesota is committed to equity and inclusion, and invests in employees by providing benefits, support resources, and training and development opportunities.

The Human Resources Director provides strategic leadership and Human Resources services to the Department of Human Services (DHS) to accomplish its mission, strategy, plans and work objectives. This individual ensures sound, progressive, and innovative human resources management programs and practices are in place for all areas of human resources (classification, talent acquisition, selection, compensation, benefits, personnel transactions, labor relations, performance management, workforce planning, workers’ compensation, HRIS, etc.) and alignment and process toward statewide and agency diversity, equity, and inclusion goals.

Minimum Qualifications

Five (5) years of managerial or supervisor experience in Human Resources (HR) that includes directing multiple professional HR staff, developing HR policies, directing HR programs, and maintaining a strong HR team. Experience must include:

• Knowledge of federal and state employment and labor laws (FLSA, ADA, FMLA EEO, USERRA) including complex contract interpretations, grievance administration, collective bargaining, discrimination laws, and pay equity.

• Administering collective bargaining agreements.

• Managing a full range human resources department such as talent acquisition and management, job analysis, compensation, HRIS, transactions, workers' compensation, and employee training and development.

• Providing management consultation on a variety of complex HR issues.

• Must be able to receive and maintain delegation of authority from Minnesota Management and Budget for HR work in compensation, classification, selection, and labor relations.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience directly managing HR staff at the State of MN or a government/public sector entity.

• Managerial experience in charge of full range of HR activities in a medium to large human resources department for a large organization/agency.

• Implementing change management and building organizational culture.

• Knowledge of human services programs in the State of Minnesota.

• Variety of experiences working effectively with others from different backgrounds and cultures.

Additional Requirements

To facilitate proper crediting, please ensure that your resume clearly describes your experience in the areas listed and indicates the beginning and ending month and year for each job held.

REFERENCE/BACKGROUND CHECKS - The Department of Human Services will conduct reference checks to verify job-related credentials and criminal background check prior to appointment.

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Minnesota State Colleges and Universities is an Equal Opportunity employer/educator committed to the principles of diversity. We prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their race, sex, color, creed, religion, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or membership in a local commission as defined by law. As an affirmative action employer, we actively seek and encourage applications from women, minorities, persons with disabilities, and individuals with protected veteran status.

Reasonable accommodations will be made to all qualified applicants with disabilities. If you are an individual with a disability who needs assistance or cannot access the online job application system, please contact the job information line at 651-259-3637 or email [email protected] . Please indicate what assistance is needed.