Working Title: Deputy Human Resource Director, Talent Strategy and Workforce Design
Job Class: Human Resources Director 3
Agency: Department of Employment and Economic Development
Job ID : 93715
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 : 04/25/2026
Closing Date : 05/15/2026
Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit : Department of Employment and Economic Development -Managerial
Division/Unit : Human Resources Leaders
Work Shift/Work Hours : Day Shift
Days of Work : Monday - Friday
Travel Required : Yes, up to 10% of the time
Salary Range: $49.18 - $70.52 / hourly; $102,687 - $147,245 / annually
Classified Status : Classified
Bargaining Unit/Union : 220 - Managerial / 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.
Join 1700+ 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 focusing on Talent Strategy and Workforce Design. This position will provide senior strategic leadership and executive oversight for agency-wide workforce design, talent acquisition, classification and compensation strategy, workforce planning, and assigned HR policy and strategic project functions.
This advanced-level managerial position plays a pivotal role, assisting the HR Director in shaping and advancing DEED's human capital strategies by navigating and advising senior leaders on highly complex and sensitive workforce strategy matters, including organizational structure, staffing models, labor market challenges, classification and compensation issues, and enterprise HR policy or process changes.
This position will be based out of the St. Paul office. This position is telework (https://mn.gov/mmb-stat/policies/1422-telework.pdf) eligible, though telework options are dependent on where the employee lives. 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 requires occasional regional or overnight travel a few times per year or based on operational needs.
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 workforce design, recruitment and selection, job classification evaluation and compensation strategy, or workforce planning that demonstrates organizational commitment to employee value.
This experience must also demonstrate proficiency in the following:
One (1) year of supervisory/managerial experience.
Knowledge of job design, analysis, classification, and compensation to ensure positions are properly classified, legal and regulatory requirements are met, and equitable pay is established.
Experience independently interpreting and applying federal and state employment laws, rules, statutes, policies, procedures, collective bargaining agreements and compensation plans and how they relate to classification, the recruitment and selection process, affirmative action and equal employment opportunity.
Experience developing and implementing HR policy or strategic initiatives.
Experience consulting with executive leaders on HR strategy, workforce design, and workforce planning.
Experience addressing and strategically resolving highly complex or sensitive HR challenges involving significant organizational impacts, legal considerations, cultural transformations or state/organization-wide implications.
Associate's degree in Human Resources, 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 communication 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 accommodations, individualized resource needs, 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 affect desired changes within the organization.
Experience with agile methodology and customer-centered design.
Our employees are dedicated to ensuring cultural responsiveness. Preferred candidates will have a variety of experiences working effectively with others from different backgrounds and cultures.
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.
