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Working Title: Human Resources Project Manager

Job Class: Human Resources Consultant 2

Agency: Human Services Dept

• Job ID : 80834

• Location : St. Paul

• Telework Eligible (https://mn.gov/mmb-stat/policies/1422-telework.pdf) : Yes

• Full/Part Time : Full-Time

• Regular/Temporary : Unlimited

• Who May Apply : Open to all qualified job seekers

• Date Posted : 10/09/2024

• Closing Date : 10/22/2024

• Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit : Human Services Dept / DHS Confidential

• Division/Unit : DHS-Central Office / Human Res & Mgmt Svs

• Work Shift/Work Hours : Day Shift / 8:00am to 4:30pm

• Days of Work : Monday - Friday

• Travel Required : No

• Salary Range: $37.98 - $56.50 / hourly; $79,302 - $117,972 / annually

• Classified Status : Classified

• Bargaining Unit/Union : 217 - Confidential/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 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.

*Telework (Within Minnesota or Neighboring States) and Flexible Hours Options Are Available.

As the HR Project Manager, you’ll impact the strategic advancement of the Minnesota Department of Human Services (DHS) human resources function by researching, proposing, and implementing solutions to Agencywide human resources challenges. You’ll also provide guidance/mentoring to less experienced staff and lead the most complex human resources projects for the agency

The HR Project Manager will also serve as a Recovery Director, developing and implementing business continuity plans for assigned Operations divisions (Human Resources; Safety, Health & Emergency Management; Management Services; Office of Strategy & Performance; and Employee Culture).

The HR Project Manager will have access to and be exposed to bargaining related materials and discussions as defined in M.S. 13.37, subd 1C (https://www.revisor.mn.gov/statutes/cite/13.37) .

As a HR Project Manager, you will:

• Lead projects/project teams, conduct studies to address challenging agency and/or statewide human resources issues by conducting research on employment laws, talent management best practices, legislative bills, and collective bargaining agreement/plans to develop and revise policies, rules, guidance materials, tools, and other resources for the HR office.

• Implement Human Resources program priorities by conducting best practices research and proposing strategic HR solutions that would address HR needs and problems.Provide HR program expertise to enable fully informed decisions. This responsibility goes beyond the DHS HR office and will often expand across the enterprise.Topics include, but are not limited to job evaluation, classification, qualifications, talent management, workforce planning, labor relations, and leave management.

• Provide classification and job evaluation expertise, mentoring, and training to the DHS HR office.

• Create effective human resource toolkits, resources, guidance materials and presentations/trainings on the full range of HR topics for HR staff; managers and supervisors; and DHS staff.Advise on difficult issues.

• Develop and implement continuity of operations plans, including plans to respond to work stoppages (such as shutdowns and pandemics).

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 and year for each job held.

Four (4) years of specialized experience working in HR’s business continuity, workforce planning, or project management areas.

Experience must clearly demonstrate:

• Expert level knowledge of State of Minnesota’s HR Systems and Programs.

• Skilled in talent management, workforce planning, classification, state and federal labor and employment laws, personnel rules, labor relations, administrative procedures, and bargaining contract/plan languages.

• Strong human relations and communication skills; ability to communicate clearly and professionally both verbally and in writing at all levels of the organization, drive consensus, and tailor messages appropriately.

• Understanding of project management principles and tools for coordination and execution to lead large projects.

• Understanding of state processes/policies: legislative and bargaining unit processes, state HR and LR policies.

• Strong presentation skills, including ability to synthesize large amounts of data and information to create polished PowerPoint presentations.

Preferred Qualifications

• Variety of experiences working effectively with others from different backgrounds and cultures.

• Displays attention to detail, organizational, analytical, critical thinking, and team building skills.

• Understanding of business continuity principles and practices, including business impact analysis, business continuity planning, emergency response and operations management, and crisis communications.

• Experience with organizational change management principles and tools.

• Ability to set priorities, plan, and organize tasks and deliverables as needs evolve; drive towards key milestones and objectives; and lead project teams .

Additional Requirements

• MinnesotaDepartmentofHumanServices(DHS)criminalbackgroundcheckwillbeconductedonallfinalistsforthisposition.Finalistsmustpassthe DHS backgroundcheck.

• Employee reference checks will be conducted on all finalists. This may include a review of documentation related to jobperformance.It alsoincludescontact withtheapplicant'sformer employer(s).

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.