Senior Human Resources Business Partner- Strategic Workforce Planning

Job Posting End Date: April 20, 2025 at 11:59pm CST

Hiring range: $74,214.40 - $89,065.60 ($35.68 to $42.82 per hour). Starting rate will depend on experience, education, and qualifications. Advancement opportunities exist for individuals motivated to move up within Anoka County.

Come join our team at Anoka County where you can serve your community while enjoying the benefits of work-life balance! This includes 24 days paid of flexible time off and up to 12.5 holidays your first year.

In order to be considered for this position, information to support your answers must be included in your application. A resume attachment is optional and cannot be used in place of this application. Applications must be received by the closing deadline of 11:59pm on 04/20/2025 in order to be considered.

Position Description

Anoka County is seeking a Senior Human Resources Business Partner (HRBP) with a primary focus on strategic workforce planning. This role provides strategic human resources consultation and support to a department and coordinates alignment of county and department HR objectives with employees and management. The Human Resources Business Partner counsels on a variety of topics including recruitment, selection, classification, compensation, benefits, training and employee relations.

The Senior Human Resources Business Partner, with a focus of strategic workforce planning, will be a key strategic partner in driving organizational development initiatives such as leadership training, succession planning, and onboarding/offboarding processes. This role will help shape the future of the workforce by ensuring the development and retention of top talent.

This is a full-time, exempt, hybrid position. Interviews will take place the week of May 5th, 2025, for those selected to move forward in the hiring process. 

Pay & Benefits

• Salary: $74,214.40 - $89,065.60 ($35.68 to $42.82 per hour).

• 2025 Anoka County Salary Schedule Grade 34: $74,214.40 - $103,896.00 ($35.68 to $49.95 per hour).

• 24 days of paid flexible time off and up to 12.5 paid holidays.

• Comprehensive insurance, including medical, dental, vision, flex benefits and more at  https://www.anokacountymn.gov/417/Benefits

• Medical and dental clinic exclusive to employees, located at the Anoka County Government Center.

• Pension plan and other retirement investment options.

• Advancement/professional development opportunities.

Work Location

• This position will work at Anoka County Government Center, located at 2100 3rd Ave, Anoka, MN 55303.

• This position may be eligible for flexible work arrangements, including hybrid work, with some days working remotely and some days working in the office.

• Expected work hours are Monday – Friday 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

Job Duties and Responsibilities
These examples are not all inclusive and are intended to be illustrative of primary responsibilities of an Anoka County Senior Human Resources Business Partner.

• Oversee the leadership development programs, identify leadership gaps, create development plans, and evaluate the effectiveness of the training.

• Provide expert level support for the development and execution of a comprehensive succession planning strategy.

• Provide expert level strategic counsel on a wide range of HR programs such as employment, compensation, EEO, training, benefits, personnel records, and employee relations using county policy and procedure to solve issues.

• Ensure all employment practices comply with federal, state, and local regulations and labor agreements.

• Provide expert level support with job descriptions and postings ensuring they are updated, maintained and disseminated in compliance with federal, state and local laws.

• Conduct high level investigations and advise management on the resolution of employee issues, concerns and/or conflicts.

• Interpret rules and regulations and make recommendations on corrective action, terminations, employee concerns, training, and organizational changes.

• Contribute to the development of objectives, county goals, performance management and policies and procedures. Define and execute HR strategies to accomplish county and department objectives.

• Develop workforce plans and maintain an understanding of external trends and issues that may impact county workforce targets.

• Advise and make recommendations for succession planning, career progressions, mobility transfers, inter-jurisdictional transfers, promotions, demotions, and open competitive examinations.

• Provide leadership, coaching, and/or mentoring to a subordinate group.

Qualifications and Requirements:

Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Needed

• Requires a bachelor’s degree and at least 4 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

Preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Needed

• Degree in Business Administration, Human Resources or related field

• Knowledge of Human Resources principals and HR administration

• Knowledge of Equal Employment Opportunities and federal, state, and local employment laws

• Experience effectively coordinating and administering multiple employee relations activities. 

• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion

• Analytical and problem-solving skills

• Experience with developing and enhancing leadership development programs.

• Experience with supporting and executing succession planning strategies.

• Experience leading change initiatives and driving innovation in HR programs to improve efficiency.

• Have an active professional competency-based certificate in the field of human resources (SHRM, PHR, CLRP, CEBS)

Physical Demands and Work Conditions

• Standard office environment 

• Vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus, such as to work on computers. Ability to see colors, shades, and brightness 

• Hearing abilities required for general and phone communication, signals, and machine sounds 

• Assignments are sedentary, occasionally alternating between sitting, standing, walking, crouching, and kneeling as required to perform job responsibilities. Frequent wrist and finger manipulation to complete computer work 

• Occasional lifting of 10-20 lbs. 

• Equipment used includes computers, phones, and standard office equipment 

• Occasional travel to other county work sites as needed. Travel between work sites may require driving a county vehicle and/or a personal vehicle 

• Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions 

Selection Process

It is important that your application show all the relevant education and experience you possess. This information will determine which candidates will proceed in the selection process. A submitted application is also used to verify the answers to any supplemental questions.

Pre-employment Requirements

Anoka County has determined that successfully passing a pre-employment criminal/driving background check, drug screen and DOT physical, and/or other qualifications checks may be necessary for certain positions. Applicants may be required to sign an informed consent form allowing the County to obtain to conduct such screenings and/or verify their qualifications in connection with the position sought. Applicants who do not sign the informed consent form will not be further considered for the position.

About Anoka County

As the fourth largest county in Minnesota, we depend on the diversity, dedication, determination, and innovation of our employees. We offer a wide range of career opportunities for people with a variety of personalities, abilities, knowledge, and life experiences who can come together for the single purpose of serving Anoka County’s 369,000 citizens in a respectful, innovative, and fiscally responsible manner. If your career aspirations resonate with our mission, we invite you to Find Your Path with Anoka County!  Hear from other Anoka County employees here.

Commitment to Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employment

Anoka County is committed to the principles of our Affirmative Action Plan and Equal Employment Opportunity. It is the policy of Anoka County to recruit, hire, train, and promote persons in all job titles, without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, marital status, genetic information, status with regard to public assistance, physical ability, sexual orientation, or age except where such status is a bona fide occupational qualification. It is the policy of Anoka County to make employment decisions in a manner that will further our Affirmative Action Plan and Equal Employment Opportunity.

If you require accommodations or have any other questions regarding this job posting, please call the Anoka County Human Resources Department at 763-324-4300 and reference the posting title and number. If you have questions about the hiring process, please visit: https://www.anokacountymn.gov/4411/Application-Process

Anoka County is an Equal Opportunity Employer, please see our EEO policy: https://www.anokacounty.us/401/Diversity-EEO

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