Working Title: Agency Staffing & Compensation Director

Job Class: Human Resources Director 3

Agency: Transportation Dept

• Job ID : 83794

• 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 : 01/31/2025

• Closing Date : 02/20/2025

• Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit : Transportation Dept / Transportation-Managerial

• Division/Unit : Human Resources / HR Leadership

• Work Shift/Work Hours : Day Shift

• Days of Work : Monday - Friday

• Travel Required : Yes

• Salary Range: $48.45 - $69.48 / hourly; $101,163 - $145,074 / 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 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 located at Central Office in St. Paul, MN and has the flexibility to telecommute, work a hybrid schedule, or work in the office. The incumbent will be required to make a telework arrangement with their supervisor. The incumbent may be expected to work in the office on occasion.

In partnership with the Human Resources Director, provide leadership and expert consultation to the Department of Transportation regarding the agency’s overall classification, recruitment/selection, compensation, retention, and benefits programs. This includes developing, recommending, and implementing policies, procedures and strategic initiatives relating to these programs. Provide expert consultation and guidance to the agency’s executive and senior leadership, managers, and supervisors regarding a broad range of human resource matters. Represent the agency on statewide and national state task forces and focus groups.

** The Minnesota Department of Transportation does not sponsor applicants for work visas or Optional Practical Training Extensions for STEM Students. Individuals must be legally authorized to work in the US at the start of employment.

Minimum Qualifications

Three years of managerial human resources experience OR four years of professional supervisory human resources experience managing human resources related programs, goals, and objectives and providing effective human resources strategies.

If you meet the minimum qualifications and want to be considered further in the selection process, you must address your experience in the areas below in a cover letter and attach it with your resume to the online application. If you do not submit the required information in your cover letter, your application will not be considered further.

• Experience and knowledge of Minnesota state government HR practices and principles sufficient to manage the agency’s HR staffing function including job evaluation/classification, recruitment and selection, compensation, retention, and benefits.

• Experience supervising or leading staff performing HR related activities.

• Experience analyzing, interpreting, and applying federal and state personnel laws, rules, procedures, labor contracts, and plans.

Preferred Qualifications

• A Bachelor’s degree or Master’s degree in Human Resources, Psychology, English, Public Administration, Organizational Behavior, or other closely related field.

• Public sector human resources experience.

Additional Requirements

Successful candidate must pass past-employer reference checks and criminal history check

It is our policy that all candidates submit to a background investigation prior to employment. The background check may consist of the following components: SEMA4 Records Check, Criminal History Check, Employment Reference Check, Driver’s License Check, Education/License Verification and Pre-Employment Physical.

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.