(Senior) Human Resources Business Partner

We are a proud equal opportunity and affirmative action employer, and we seek applicants with deep connections to the cultural communities to which our students belong. We actively seek and encourage applications from women, people of color, persons with disabilities, and individuals with protected veteran status.

Classification: HR Specialist 2 (reclassification to HR Spec 3 in progress)

[Unlimited, Full-time]

8:00 AM to 4:30 PM (Monday – Friday)

A flexible work schedule may be approved with up to two days remote work per week.

Salary Range: Hourly from $30.80 to $45.47; Annually from $64,310 to $94,941 (Salary Range reflective of HR Spec 3, pending job audit) *Salary placement is dependent on education and experience

THE POSITION AND THE DEPARTMENT

The Senior Human Resources Business Partner (SHRBP) serves as a subject matter expert and senior consultant to administrators and supervisors in a wide range of human resource and organizational management areas, including departmental and positional analysis, interpretation, guidance, and service in all areas of employee classification and compensation, recruiting, employee and labor relations, performance management, acknowledgements and discipline, investigations, and grievances. The SHRBP also guides the Student Affairs division to ensure compliance with collective bargaining agreements and personnel plans, Minnesota State policies, and state and federal laws.

The SHRBP partners with supervisors and administrators college-wide to ensure organizational effectiveness through proper alignment of structure, staffing, processes, and culture. This position actively participates in the creation of processes and programs, including change initiatives and continuous improvement measures aligned with college strategies and objectives. Additionally, the SHRBP provides team leadership and training to HR colleagues in the areas of contract interpretation and transactional processes.

This position will actively advance the college’s strategic goals, including to achieve equity in educational outcomes and to support a culturally responsive and service-oriented culture, through individual (“I”), departmental (“we”), and collegewide (“We”) efforts.

YOUR QUALIFICATIONS

Essential (expected to have to enter the job):

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, Psychology or related field AND at least three (3) years of human resources experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Professional human resources experience in functional areas such as talent acquisition, classification, compensation, employee relations, labor relations, training and development.
Working knowledge of collective bargaining agreements and applicable laws, rules, and policies sufficient to administer, interpret, and provide guidance to others.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities we will be interviewing for:

Intercultural responsiveness skills and experience to successfully interact and bridge communications with students, employees, and stakeholders in both written and verbal modalities.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Ability to communicate with sensitivity and discretion, with a strong commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and confidentiality.
Proficient computer skills, especially Microsoft Office applications and human resource information systems, such as Workday.

Preferred (desired but not required to enter the job):

Five (5) or more years of general human resources experience in higher education or non-profit setting
Professional human resource certification (PHR, SPHR, SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, etc.)
Experience leading change management activities, building trust among teams, and attracting talent
Experience working in a complex, multi-union environment
Excellent process facilitation and project management skills
Advanced verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills, including making informative presentations and leading professional development sessions.

WHY NORMANDALE

Normandale is the largest community college in the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities system, annually serving almost 15,000 students from a diverse set of backgrounds, 42% of whom are students of color and nearly 25% are first-generation. We offer opportunities for individuals to grow, learn, and advance their careers while working for an organization that is committed to providing an inclusive and equitable space for students and employees to learn. We are passionately committed to achieving racial equity in student outcomes and in advancing cultural competency in the classroom and services provided. Learn more about working at Normandale Community College.

GREAT BENEFITS PACKAGE

As an agency of the State of Minnesota, Normandale offers a comprehensive benefits package including low cost medical, dental, vision insurance, short- and long-term disability, generous vacation and sick leave, 11 paid holidays each year, employer paid life insurance, pre-tax flexible spending accounts, retirement plans, and tax-deferred compensation plans. Additional benefits include tuition waivers available for yourself and eligible dependents once certain criteria are met.

For more information on retirement benefits, please view the retirement brochure through MMB.

This position is also part of the state’s Commissioner’s Plan. The plan outlines many additional benefits provided.

The vacancy is posted on-line from Monday, August 24^th through Tuesday, Sept 3^rd 2024.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Normandale Community College is committed to honoring human differences and cultivating inclusion of different values and ideas in employment and education opportunity. The college is committed to the principle that all individuals are to be treated with equality and dignity.

No person shall be discriminated against in the terms and conditions of employment, personnel practices, or access to and participation in, programs, services, and activities with regard to race, sex, color, creed, religion, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression. In addition, discrimination in employment based on familial status or membership or activity in a local commission as defined by law is prohibited.

Reasonable accommodations will be made to applicants with disabilities. If you are an individual with a disability who needs assistance, please contact Human Resources at (952) 358-8269 or jobs@normandale.edu. Please indicate what assistance is needed.

HOW TO APPLY

Interested applicants should submit their resume and cover letter to this specific job posting. You can also search for this job and more on the State of Minnesota careers website at http://www.mn.gov/careers. Refer to Job Code 79696. If you are unable to apply online, please contact the job information line at 651.259.3637.

If you are a current State of Minnesota employee, please log into Self Service, click on the Careers section and search for the Job Code.

The College regrets that it is unable to offer H-1B sponsorship at this time. The successful candidate, under U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services regulations, must be able to accept work in the U.S. by the day employment begins.

An offer for this position may be contingent upon the completion of a background check.

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