Human Resources Director 3 - Campus Human Resources Officer

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Job Description

The Human Resources Director serving as the Campus Human Resources Officer (CHRO) provides strategic leadership and direction for the universitys human resources operations to support the institutions mission goals and objectives. The CHRO leads and coaches a team responsible for a full range of HR functions including recruitment and selection workforce planning employee and labor relations performance management compensation and benefits administration training and development succession planning workers compensation/safety and payroll. As a member of the People and Culture leadership team the CHRO plays a key role in policy development interpretation implementation and compliance and serves as the primary consultant on labor relations matters overseeing administration of multiple labor agreements and representing the university with external agencies such as the System Office Minnesota Management & Budget the Attorney Generals Office EEOC and MDHR.

The CHRO champions diversity equity inclusion and affirmative action in all HR practices fostering a welcoming and collaborative culture that emphasizes client service accountability equity and this role the CHRO works to position the university as an engaging and supportive workplace overseeing policies and initiatives that develop value and retain employees while also serving as the Title IX deputy for staff. Additionally the Director manages fiscal and human resources within the HR division and influences resource allocation across the department ensuring strategic and efficient use of university resources to advance institutional priorities.

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$101164.00- $145074.00 (Based on experience & qualifications)

Minimum Qualifications

The following qualifications are required of all applicants seeking consideration for this position. Only applicants whose application materials clearly demonstrate fulfillment of each of these minimum qualifications will be considered for the position:

At least five years of managerial advanced supervisory or leadership level experience in HR management that includes leading and mentoring professional HR staff building a strong HR team environment and demonstrated experience in the following:

• Creating and implementing a vision for human resources that supports the universitys mission and values including developing a diverse equitable and inclusive workforce.
• Employment and labor laws (ADA EEO/AA FLSA FMLA) as applied to human resources operations and the ability to apply legal knowledge to day-to-day employer operations.
• Labor relations including managing management/union relations and implementing discipline and discharge processes.
• Managing human resources programs such as employee and labor relations compliance culture employee development training and recognition.
• Implementing change management and building organizational culture.
• Knowledge of principles of continuous improvement customer service and quality management.
• Demonstrated ability to work successfully with persons of diverse backgrounds and commitment to increasing and maintaining diversity in staffing and operations to reflect the makeup of the universitys student population.
• Communications skills sufficient to prepare effective documents; develop and conduct presentations or training; draft reports policies letters and memoranda for a variety of audiences; and facilitate and lead meetings or other similar forums.

Preferred Qualification

• Bachelors degree or higher in Human Resources Management Business Administration or related field.
• Professional HR certification (SPHR/SHRM-SCP)
• Experience in public sector human resource management
• Solid employee relations/labor relations experience including negotiating and managing collective bargaining agreements and maintaining sound business relationships with union representatives
• Demonstrated experience ensuring organizational compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and related federal and state disability laws. Demonstrated ability to foster participation of others and to work effectively and collaboratively with administrators faculty staff students and other constituents of the university
• Experience in strategic planning project management and change management

Other Requirements

Notice: In accordance with the Minnesota State Vehicle Fleet Safety Program employees driving on university business who use a rental or state vehicle shall be required to conform to Minnesota States vehicle use criteria and consent to a motor vehicle records check.

Work Shift (Hours / Days of work)

Monday Friday 8:00am-4:30pm

About

The University

Metro State University empowers learners to transform their lives and communities through relevant student-centered education in an inclusive anti-racist and supportive learning environment.

Metro State University provides an excellent inclusive and engaging education to eliminate opportunity gaps and empower our students to lead our communities to a prosperous and equitable future. The university offers programs leading to baccalaureate masters and applied doctoral degrees. We provide accessible high quality liberal arts professional and graduate education with continued emphasis on marginalized groups including adult learners. Metro State is a five-time recipient of the Insight into Diversity Higher Education Excellence in Diversity (HEED) Award most recently in 2023. Federally recognized as a Minority Serving Institution its employees serve more than 9000 post-traditional learners two-thirds of whom identify as belonging to communities of color or American Indian nations are first in their family to attend college and/or are eligible for Pell Grants. Since we do not operate residential facilities Metro State University students all commute to class locations across the Minneapolis-St. Paul metro area or take their courses wherever they are through our many distance-learning and hybrid course offerings allowing Metro State to truly be where learning meets living. Metropolitan State is recognized by CollegeNet as a leading higher education promoter of social mobility for students (Ranked # 31 out of 1206 in 2024). Recognized in 2008 and 2016 by the Carnegie Foundation for Community Engagement the university is committed to academic excellence and community engagement through curriculum teaching scholarship and services designed to support an urban mission. As a member of Minnesota State Colleges and Universities System Metro State University actively works to achieve the Equity 2030 goal of the system with initiatives to close disparities among student groups that focus on academic programs policies and procedures and effective student addition equity and anti-racism strategies are focused on building an inclusive and welcoming campus climate hiring and retaining a diverse workforce and developing our capacity to serve students in a culturally responsive manner. The university is finalizing a new strategic plan with the draft goal of enhancing its legacy of student success by becoming the regions premier institution for high-quality accessible and equitable education promoting social mobility and community engagement.

Visit the Metro State University website to learn more about the university our programs and our students. Learn more about Minnesota State Colleges and Universities at their website.

For campus safety information and crime statistics visit: School/Academic Department: The Human Resources and Employee Experience division at Metro State is dedicated to fostering a supportive equitable and inclusive workplace. The division focuses on employee well-being by providing resources and programs that promote professional growth work-life balance and a positive work environment. It leads inclusive recruitment and hiring practices designed to attract and retain diverse talent while ensuring equitable access and opportunities for all candidates. Committed to equity the division develops policies and initiatives that advance fairness belonging and engagement across the university creating a workplace where all employees are valued supported and empowered to succeed.

Benefits Information:

At Minnesota State we have a GREAT BENEFITS PACKAGE! Our generous benefits include 11 paid Holidays Vacation Time Sick Time six weeks of Paid Parental Leave low cost medical and dental insurance with low deductibles ($250 - $1500) a Pension Plan 457(b) and 403(b) retirement plans and other retirement investment options pre-tax medical and dental expense (with roll-over option) and dependent care accounts employer paid life insurance short and long term disability as well as professional development and a tuition waiver program for employees and their dependents etc. We promote the health and well-being of our employees and take work/life balance seriously.

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