Working Title: Senior Director of Talent Management and Development
Job Class: Human Services Manager 2
Agency: Human Services Dept
Job ID : 96593
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 : 08/26/2026
Closing Date : 09/21/2026
Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit : Human Services Dept / DHS Manager
Division/Unit : DHS-Central Office / DHS Employee Culture
Work Shift/Work Hours : Day Shift, 8:00am - 5:00pm
Days of Work : Monday - Friday
Travel Required : No
Salary Range: $44.80 - $64.46 / hourly; $93,542 - $134,592 / 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
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.
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 Senior Director of Talent Management and Development partners closely with the organization's performance management function to integrate performance data, insights, and identify development needs into talent management, learning, leadership development, and workforce development strategies, while fostering a culture of continuous learning, and ensuring the workforce is equipped to meet the organization's current and future needs. This position will also be responsible for developing and implementing strategies that enhance employee satisfaction, motivation, and overall development within the organization. The incumbent leads the creation of innovative learning solutions, oversees leadership development, executive coaching learning and development evaluation, helps improve retention, productivity, and organizational performance, and aligns training initiatives with the strategic goals of the organization. By driving organizational learning, performance management and engagement, this position enhances employee learning and development, supports career progression, and ensures the long-term success and adaptability of the organization.
Responsibilities include but may not be limited to:
Incorporating performance evaluation data and trends, spearheading employee retention initiatives, and supervising the training and development programs across the agency.
Develop and implement learning and development strategies that enhance employee retention and reduce turnover within the agency using current agency data and trends.
Collaborate with internal DHS leadership, HR teams, and external agencies or groups to provide support, insight, and best practices on talent management strategy and topics that have a statewide impact.
Lead and manage staff by hiring, onboarding, developing, coaching and retaining engaged and productive employees.
Manage financial and contractual resources to support division's fiscal responsibility.
**All DHS Leaders are expected to demonstrate and develop the five (5) competency themes from the Enterprise-wide Leader Competency Model:
Leading Self
Leading Others
Leading the Organization
Leading Outside the Organization
Getting Work Done
Minimum Qualifications
To facilitate proper crediting, please ensure that your resume clearly describes your experience in the areas listed and indicates the beginning and ending month, day and year for each job held.
Demonstrated leadership experience: Leadership experience can include:
Experience as a supervisor, leadworker, team lead, project lead;
Completion of a State of Minnesota leadership program (e.g. ELI, L4);
A paid/unpaid position leading a program or chairing a committee (e.g. ERG) - experience must include:
1+ year of experience identifying issues, goals and strategic actions
100+ hours per year time commitment
AND
Five (5) years of combined employee engagement and talent management/strategy experience.
Experience should include at least 3 of the following:
Strategic Planning
Change management
Workforce planning
Succession planning
Performance management
Data analysis
Continuous improvement
Learning & Development
Experience must also demonstrate:
Experience developing positive working relationships with people from multiple backgrounds and perspectives.
Experience in managing team members and engaging in performance management-based conversations.
Understanding of adult learning models.
Ability to prioritize projects and initiatives by aligning people and resources to meet the needs and strategies of the organization.
Experience creating plans, as well as identifying and analyzing data to measure improvement or evaluate successes.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience in facilitating employee orientations and trainings.
Experience establishing ongoing feedback structures with customers or community to inform organizational strategies and decisions.
Knowledge of State government functions and organization.
Variety of experiences working effectively with others from different backgrounds and cultures.
Additional Requirements
REFERENCE/BACKGROUND CHECKS - DHS will conduct reference checks to verify job-related credentials and a 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.
