Working Title: MNsure Human Resources Director
Job Class: Human Resources Director 1
Agency: MNsure
Job ID : 94594
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 : 06/13/2026
Closing Date : 07/13/2026
Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit : MNsure / MNsure - Confidential
Division/Unit : MNsure / MNsure Legal & Compliance
Work Shift/Work Hours : Day Shift
Days of Work : Monday - Friday
Travel Required : Yes, up to 5%
Salary Range: $42.61 - $61.14 / hourly; $88,969 - $127,660 / annually
Classified Status : Classified
Bargaining Unit/Union : 217 - Confidential/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
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.
This newly established role serves as the Human Resources Director for MNsure and is a key member of the agency's leadership team. The HR Director provides expert consultation to the CEO, Chief of Staff/General Counsel, senior leaders, and managers on complex and sensitive HR matters while also serving as MNsure's Affirmative Action Officer and ADA Coordinator.
This is a unique opportunity to build and shape MNsure's internal HR function from the ground up. The HR Director will lead a small but high-impact HR team, establish foundational processes, and create a modern, service-oriented HR environment that supports MNsure's mission and workforce.
Key responsibilities include:
Leading and directing all HR programs, such as recruitment, selection, classification, compensation; and the background check / reference check process;
Labor relations and performance management oversight;
Workforce planning oversight. Training and development, Manage new employee orientation and ongoing employee / supervisor / manager training;
Affirmative Action and ADA coordinator;
Health and Safety contact;
Benefits and leave management administration;
HRIS (SEMA4) transactions oversight;
Workers' compensation administration;
This role is ideal for an experienced, collaborative, forward-thinking HR leader who is energized by building systems, strengthening culture, and creating a consistent, compliant, and people-centered HR foundation.
*Telework info:
This position is eligible for hybrid telework. Employees living within 50 miles of the office will be required to work in the office at least 50% of the time each month. Employees may reside outside the state of Minnesota if they live in a state bordering Minnesota and are within 50 miles of the primary work location.
Existing employees who were approved to telework from a bordering state and more than 50 miles from their work location before June 1, 2025, may retain this arrangement unless they move further away.
Minimum Qualifications
Four (4) years of progressively responsible human resources experience in three or more of the following areas:
Labor relations/progressive discipline administration
Management consultation in strategic planning and workforce development
Compensation decisions and classification job analysis
Full cycle recruitment
*A bachelor's degree in human resources or a closely related field as determined by the agency (e.g., Psychology, Business Administration with HR emphasis) may substitute for one (1) year of Human Resources experience.
All applicants will be further reviewed on these additional qualifications:
Demonstrated leadership, which may include any of the following:
Supervisory, team lead, lead worker or project lead.
Completion of a leadership development programs such as Emerging Leaders Institute (ELI), Senior Leadership Institute (SLI), or equivalent programs.
Leading a program, committee, or Employee Resource Group, paid or unpaid that includes 1+ years of identifying issues, goals, and strategic actions and a 100+ hours per year time commitment.
Experience developing and implementing HR policies, procedures, and strategic initiatives.
Experience developing and facilitating professional development, guidance, and consulting to senior executives, managers, and supervisors.
Experience facilitating constructive resolution of workplace conflicts, coaching, mediating disputes, and implementing solutions.
Experience conducting workplace investigations and managing performance management or progressive discipline.
Expectation is for the incumbent to obtain Delegation of Authority for selection, classification, compensation and labor relations from MMB within one year.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience working in the public sector in a Human Resources role.
Working in an HR office within the State of Minnesota with delegation or sub-delegation of authority in classification, selection, and compensation.
Experience supporting or leading affirmative action initiatives and/or programs.
Experience with the State of Minnesota's HRIS system and an Applicant Tracking system (Ex: State systems: SEMA4/Recruiting Solutions/PTR tracking system).
Demonstrated ability to work effectively with individuals from diverse 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. Ex) May 2023 to January 2026.
MNsure will conduct reference checks to verify job-related credentials and criminal background check prior to appointment.
In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.
The agency 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.
