**Working Title: Director of Human Resources** **Job Class: State Auditor's Office Management Level 2** **Agency: State Auditor** + **Job ID** : 86742 + **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** : 06/12/2025 + **Closing Date** : 06/30/2025 + **Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit** : State Auditor / State Auditor-Managerial + **Division/Unit** : Human Resources Unit / State Auditors Office + **Work Shift/Work Hours** : Day Shift + **Days of Work** : Monday - Friday + **Travel Required** : No + **Salary Range:** $38.98 - $67.15 / hourly; $81,390 - $140,209 / annually + **Classified Status** : Classified + **Bargaining Unit/Union** : 220 - Manager/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 **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 Human Resources (HR) leadership position will plan, manage, and oversee a comprehensive personnel and labor relations program for the Office of the State Auditor (OSA). As the HR Director for the Office, you will have broad management responsibilities over the HR division and over the OSA's HR programs and activities, including planning, developing, overseeing and evaluating HR programs, establishing program goals and objectives, and setting priorities. Programs and responsibilities include but are not limited to: + OSA professional recruiting staffing and strategic workforce planning; + OSA compliance with labor contracts and plans; + OSA training and development programs; + OSA employee performance management; + OSA compliance with state and federal labor laws. **Minimum Qualifications** The following qualifications are required of all applicants seeking consideration for this position: Five years of increasingly responsible levels of human resources experience. _NOTE: A bachelor’s or advanced degree in Human Resources or a related degree program, such as Business Administration, Public Administration, Psychology, and Organizational Behavior, may substitute for one year of experience requirement described above._ Applicants who meet the above education/experience requirements will be further evaluated based on the following: + Strategic planning and vision skills tailored to meeting the evolving staffing needs of an organization. + Preparedness to serve in a leadership role, as well as to work collaboratively with staff at all levels. + Critical thinking and problem-solving skills sufficient to analyze and evaluate complex information, research and evaluate alternatives, independently make sound decisions, resolve conflicts and provide guidance on a variety of HR issues. + Communication skills sufficient to explain sensitive, controversial and confidential information to employees, management and staff in a clear and concise manner, while adhering to data privacy laws and requirements. + Thorough knowledge of Federal and Minnesota statutes and regulations related to human resources. + Knowledge of and ability to interpret and administer collective bargaining agreements, handle grievances, monitor and track disciplinary actions and evaluate and assist with investigations of misconduct. + In-depth knowledge of compensation systems, staffing/complement management, performance management, FMLA and leave management. + Ability to receive and maintain delegation of authority from Minnesota Management & Budget (MMB) for Human Resources work in compensation, classification and selection. **Preferred Qualifications** A bachelor’s or advanced degree in Human Resources or a related degree program, such as Business Administration, Public Administration, Psychology, and Organizational Behavior. Experience collaborating with executive leadership Experience working in a public sector jurisdiction and/or union environment Experience with successful recruitment of specialized professional-level employees in challenging markets **Physical Requirements** This position is defined as sedentary. This position will exert up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and or a small amount of force to occasionally to move and/or transport objects. A sedentary job is defined as one which involves being stationary (or sitting) most of the time. Jobs are sedentary if being active and moving from place to place is required only occasionally. **Additional Requirements** This position requires successful completion of pre-employment reference and background checks. The background check may consist of the following components: This position requires successful completion of the following: + Cover letters, resumes/applications and assessments will be reviewed to identify candidates meeting minimum and preferred qualifications. Candidates will be asked to submit education transcripts. Selected candidates will go through an interview process. + A job offer is contingent upon the candidate passing a job-related background check that may include reference checks to verify job-related credentials, a criminal background check, and a driver’s history check. + Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States without needing sponsorship for an employment visa (e.g., H1B status). 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.