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Workforce Planning Director - State Prog Admin Coordinator

State of Minnesota • Saint Paul, MN • 5h ago

Working Title: Workforce Planning Director

Job Class: State Program Administrator, Coordinator

Agency: Human Services Dept

Job ID : 88750

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 : 09/9/2025

Closing Date : 09/15/2025

Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit : Human Services Dept / DHS Confidential

Division/Unit : Operations / Human Resources

Work Shift/Work Hours : Day Shift

Days of Work : Monday - Friday

Travel Required : No

Salary Range: $36.71 - $54.60 / hourly; $76,650 - $114,004 / annually

Classified Status : Classified

Bargaining Unit/Union : 217 - Confidential/Unrep

FLSA Status : Exempt - Administrative

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. DHS does not participate in E-Verify.

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.

Are you ready to shape the future of Minnesota's public workforce? The Minnesota Department of Human Services (DHS) is seeking a visionary leader with specialized expertise to drive workforce and succession planning across the agency-and beyond.

In this role, you will lead the coordination and administration of the workforce and succession planning program in alignment with DHS talent management and retention objectives.

This position will lead and develop continuous improvement of workforce analytics and implement strategies that are data driven, creative and innovative. The incumbent will serve as DHS's technical authority in the areas of workforce planning and succession planning. The position has agency-wide focus and impact with potential for outcomes to be translatable across the statewide enterprise.

Minimum Qualifications

4 years of professional workforce planning experience that demonstrate the following:

Designing and implementing workforce solutions for a large organization (1000+ employees)

Leading formal or informal continuous improvement projects

Making program recommendations based on evaluation of information and data

Developing curriculum and providing training to adult learners

Preferred Qualifications

Human Resource experience working in a government setting.

Advanced human relations, communication, and presentation skills; experience communicating clearly and professionally both verbally and in writing; responding openly to requests and concerns.

An operational mindset - thinking of ways to elevate and scale processes that will create efficiency while also improving our level of service for internal and external partners.

Project management skills and the ability to manage competing deadlines.

Use of thoughtful and creative approaches for employee retention and career growth opportunities; development and/or use of employee engagement strategies.

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 careers@state.mn.us . Please indicate what assistance is needed.

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