Manager, Human Resources - Organizational Development

About the role

The Anoka County Human Resources Department provides a full spectrum of talent management services including classification, compensation and benefits, recruitment and selection, employee relations, labor relations, performance management, and organizational development. We are looking for a Manager, Human Resources, with a strong emphasis in organizational development to join our team. The successful candidate will play a vital role in managing a team within a subfunction for the Human Resources Department and provide direction to individual contributors directly or through a team of supervisors to prioritize workloads, coach/mentor team members, and collaborate and coordinate with leaders and teams throughout the county. This is a full-time, exempt, hybrid position.

Responsibilities

• Manage a team within a subfunction for the Human Resources Department and provide direction to individual contributors directly or through a team of supervisors to prioritize workloads, coach/mentor team members, and collaborate and coordinate with leaders and teams throughout the county.
• Partner with Human Resources leadership to understand and execute the county's human resource and talent strategy as it relates to current and future talent needs, recruiting, retention, and succession planning.
• Administer organizational development, training and employee engagement and recognition programs.
• Provide leadership and coordination for the Employee Engagement & Inclusion (EE&I) committee, ensuring programs and initiatives align to the county's strategic plan and are effectively planned, communicated, and executed.
• Design and administer employee and leadership development programs.
• Identify skill gaps or training needs, design training curriculum, and deliver leadership and professional development sessions to drive organizational performance.
• Lead the administration and continuous improvement of the annual performance evaluation process, ensuring consistency, clarity, and alignment with organizational standards.
• Lead Learning Management System (LMS) activities to ensure alignment with organizational goals and standards.
• Direct the creation of learning materials, including web-based training, reference guides, and instructional content.
• Facilitate workshops and training sessions as required.
• Ensure compliance with all state and federal laws, and county policy and collective bargaining agreements.

Requirements

Requires a bachelor's degree and at least 5 years of job-related experience. In lieu of the required education, an equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted on a year-for-year basis.

Qualifications

Preferred qualifications include a degree in Business Administration, Human Resources, or a related field.

Skills

• Knowledge of federal, state, and local employment laws.
• Knowledge of Equal Employment Opportunity.
• Previous leadership experience.
• Possess or able to obtain certification in the field of Human Resources.
• Strong written and oral communication.
• Experience in conflict resolution and problem solving.
• Experience making sound decisions and offering alternative solutions.
• Ability to administer organizational development, training, and employee engagement programs.
• Ability to design and administer employee and leadership development programs.
• Skill in identifying skill gaps, designing training curriculum, and delivering sessions.
• Experience leading performance evaluation processes and LMS activities.
• Capability to direct creation of learning materials and facilitate workshops.

Benefits

• 24 days of paid flexible time off.
• Up to 12.5 paid holidays in the first year.
• Comprehensive insurance, including medical, dental, vision, and flex benefits.
• Exclusive medical and dental clinic for employees at the Anoka County Government Center.
• Pension plan and other retirement investment options.
• Advancement and professional development opportunities.

Pay

Anoka County Salary Schedule Grade 36: $85,363 to $119,496 annually ($41.04 to $57.45 per hour). Starting rate will depend on experience, education, and qualifications.

Schedule

Expected work hours are Monday‑Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. This is a hybrid position with flexible work arrangements allowing some days remote and some days on‑site at the Anoka County Government Center, 2100 3rd Ave, Anoka, MN 55303.