Working Title: Human Resources Director
Job Class: Human Resources Supervisor 3
Agency: Teachers Retirement Association
Job ID : 96845
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 : 09/04/2026
Closing Date : 09/11/2026
Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit : Teachers Retirement Assoc / TRA-Confidential
Division/Unit : TRA Human Resources Unit / Teachers Retirement Association
Work Shift/Work Hours : Day Shift
Days of Work : Monday - Friday
Travel Required : No
Salary Range: $34.71 - $50.25 / hourly; $72,474 - $104,922 / annually
Classified Status : Classified
Bargaining Unit/Union : 217 - Confidential/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.
Teachers Retirement Association (TRA) has been administering pension coverage to Minnesota educators for decades, with a mission to help members and their beneficiaries plan for an independent and financially secure retirement. We are currently seeking job candidates with strong personnel experience to serve as our Human Resources Director.
The TRA Human Resources Director position reports to the Assistant Executive Director -- Human Resources, and serves as a strategic personnel expert for the organization's staff and Board of Trustees. The position will be responsible for supervising three (3) employees, and leading efforts related to labor relations, leave administration, staffing, job evaluation, compensation setting, organizational policy maintenance, and personnel compliance training. The position will also serve as TRA's Affirmative Action Officer, and will participate in or lead a variety of HR projects.
This position is located in our St. Paul, Minnesota office and will require the incumbent to work a schedule that includes frequent in-person work. Travel may be required for in-state business up to 10%.
Minimum Qualifications
Three (3) years of human resources work experience that demonstrates the following:
Experience as a successful leader, which can include serving as a supervisor, lead worker, enterprise project manager, subject matter expert, and/or trainer.
Experience handling labor and employee relations, which can include conducting investigations, consulting on performance management or discipline, collective bargaining, handling grievances, mediating, leave administration, and/or providing heavy guidance on collective bargaining agreements.
Experience in hiring, job evaluation, and determining compensation offers.
Analysis and problem-solving skills sufficient to evaluate information, research personnel issues, recognize problems, identify options/solutions, and make sound decisions and recommendations.
Strong knowledge of employment-related laws, rules, policies and/or administrative procedures, sufficient to provide consistent and compliant guidance.
Strong interpersonal skills necessary to supervise, develop staff, collaborate with and influence others, mediate and resolve conflict, conduct investigations, and champion a work culture that advocates for inclusion.
Ability to communicate effectively and clearly, both orally and in writing, to a variety of internal and external stakeholders on complex personnel matters.
Ability to plan, organize, and successfully manage competing priorities and deadlines for a small team of individuals.
Advanced proficiency in using Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, and Outlook; Cisco WebEx; or equivalent software packages.
Successful candidates must also be able to maintain delegation of authority from Minnesota Management and Budget (MMB), as well as be able to secure their own transportation for in-state business travel and/or trainings. Travel may be required up to 10% of the time for this role.
Preferred Qualifications
A Bachelor's degree or higher in Human Resources, Industrial Psychology, Business Law, Legal Studies, or a closely related field.
Experience in assessing, approving, denying, and consulting on employee leave of absences.
Experience in conducting investigations and/or advising on disciplinary processes in a public sector environment.
Experience in managing personnel compliance matters, which can include developing personnel training, policies, and/or performance metrics, as well as handling human resources reporting requirements.
Experience managing a workplace budget.
Experience managing or supervising direct reports.
Physical Requirements
This position requires occasional transporting of articles such as file folders, ledgers and/or small tools. May be required to move or maintain a stationary position for long periods of time.
Additional Requirements
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Successful candidates must pass past-employer reference checks and a criminal background check. *
It is the policy of TRA that all finalist(s) submit to a background check prior to employment. The background check may consist of the following components:
State of Minnesota state government employment records check (applies to current and past State of Minnesota state government employees only)
Criminal History Check
Employment Reference Check
Social Security and Address Verification
Education Verification
Driver's License Check
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.
