Working Title: Deputy Human Resources Director
Job Class: Human Resources Director 2*
Agency: Department of Employment and Economic Development
Job ID : 87630
Location : St. Paul
Telework Eligible : Yes, may be eligible for some telework
Full/Part Time : Full-Time
Regular/Temporary : Unlimited
Who May Apply : Open to all qualified job seekers
Date Posted : 07/22/2025
Closing Date : 08/11/2025
Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit : Employment & Economic Development Department - Managerial
Division/Unit : Human Resources
Work Shift/Work Hours : Day Shift
Days of Work : Monday - Friday
Travel Required : Yes, up to 5-10% of the time
Salary Range: $43.38 - $62.41 / hourly; $90,577 - $130,312 / annually (After July 30, 2025: $48.45 - $69.48 / hourly, $101,164 - $145,074 / annually)
Classified Status : Classified
Bargaining Unit/Union : 220 - Manager/Unrepresented
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
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.
*Note: After July 30, 2025, this position will change from an HR Director 2 to an HR Director 3 due to a job class merger.
Join 1500+ professionals at the Department of Employment and Economic Development (https://mn.gov/deed/about/) (DEED) working to empower the growth of Minnesota's economy, for everyone. DEED programs promote business recruitment, expansion, and retention; international trade; workforce development; and community development.
DEED is seeking a mission-driven Human Resources Manager to serve as the Deputy Director. This position will manage and direct the work within the Human Resources Office focused on Employee/Labor Relations, Performance Management Consultation, Workplace Culture, Employee Engagement, Training, Development, and Safety.
The advanced-level managerial position plays a pivotal role, assisting the HR Director in shaping and advancing DEED's human capital strategies and HR programs to ensure organizational effectiveness, legal compliance, and an inclusive workplace culture aligned with DEED's mission.
Working in this role you will:
Facilitate an inclusive, collaborative, and results-oriented culture with a focus on continuous improvement by developing and managing high functioning teams.
Manage agency customer relationships in a proactive and professional manner to ensure customers and HR staff feel valued and supported.
Serve as key member of the HR leadership team working together on advancing strategic initiatives, budget allocation and management of issues facing DEED and its human resources.
Ensure compliance with delegated authority, relevant state and federal laws, Personnel Rules, Administrative Procedures, MN statutes, collective bargaining agreements and compensation plans, agency Affirmative Action plan, agency HR strategies, and other relevant laws, policies, procedures, and guidelines.
Oversee the design and implementation of training strategies that support employee growth, skill enhancement, and career development across the agency.
Develop programs that strengthen employee connection, recognition, and collaboration across teams.
Champion initiatives that promote a welcoming, equitable, and engaged workplace.
This position is telework (https://mn.gov/mmb-stat/policies/1422-telework.pdf) eligible. Staff are provided with the tools and equipment to be successful in a virtual work environment. Please note, the telework policy could change with notice based on business needs.
This position is open to a location in Greater Minnesota, depending on agency need, and will be determined at the time of hire.
Minimum Qualifications
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. Only applicants whose resumes clearly demonstrate fulfillment of each of these minimum qualifications will be considered for this position.
Four (4) years* of advanced human resources experience in employee and labor relations, strategic HR planning, workforce engagement, or leadership development.
This experience must also demonstrate proficiency in the following:
One (1) year of supervisory/managerial experience
Experience independently interpreting and applying federal and state employment laws, statutes (including MN Chapter 43A and PELRA), and collective bargaining agreements and compensation plans.
Leading complex workplace investigations, conflict resolution, and labor negotiations.
Developing and implementing HR policy or strategic initiatives.
Consulting with executive leaders on HR strategy, risk management, and compliance.
Addressing and strategically resolving highly complex or sensitive HR challenges involving significant organizational impacts, legal considerations, cultural transformation or state/organization-wide implications.
*Associate's degree in Business Management, Organizational Development, Public Administration, Employment Law, or other closely related field as determined by the agency may substitute six (6) months of experience; bachelor's degree substitutes for one (1) year of experience; master's degree substitutes for eighteen (18) months of experience; PhD substitutes for twenty-four (24) months of experience
Minimum qualifications to be assessed during the interview process:
Human relations/interpersonal skills sufficient to develop/maintain a cohesive HR team and effective work relationships; and tactfully present/explain information to internal and external customers.
Effective communications skills sufficient to effectively respond to questions; develop, explain, and support HR policies and processes; represent the division on statewide and agency workgroups and arbitrations, etc.; and develop and deliver presentations.
Analytical, critical-thinking, and problem-solving skills sufficient to evaluate complex information and issues; identify, analyze, and present options; make sound decisions and implementation plans; and provide guidance to management on a variety of HR-related issues.
Commitment to treating employees inclusively in the areas of reasonable accommodation, individualized resources need, training, and development, irrespective of cultural differences.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience working in a Human Resources position within the State of Minnesota enterprise or other government organization.
Experience in managing and/or developing and delivering HR-focused in-house training initiatives and management development, leading and/or planning organization-wide training events, and measuring or evaluating the effectiveness of training initiatives.
Experience implementing new ideas, programs or initiatives that advance and innovate existing HR processes and services within interdisciplinary teams across an organization.
Leadership and delegation skills sufficient to effect desired changes within the organization.
Experience with agile methodology and customer-centered design.
Experience that includes implementing a diversity, equity, and inclusion strategic plan through the lens of HR related functions.
Additional Requirements
A job offer will be contingent upon successfully passing a background check. The background check may consist of the following components:
Criminal Background Check
Employment Records Check (current and former State employees only)
Employment Reference Check
Conflict of Interest Review
Driver's License and Records Check
The Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development will not sponsor applicants for work visas. All applicants must be legally authorized to work in the U.S.
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 careers@state.mn.us . Please indicate what assistance is needed.
