Deputy Director of Human Resources (HR)

Basic Function

Ramsey County Human Resources department is recruiting a Deputy Director of Human Resources to lead, supervise and manage the HR functions in the Human Resource Enterprise division. This position will serve as a senior member of the HR leadership team, reporting to the Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO).

The Deputy Director of Human Resources - Enterprise division is responsible for strategic leadership and operations of:

• Benefits
• Diversity, Inclusion and Organizational Development (DIOD)
• HRIS/Human Capital Management
• Occupational Health & Safety
• Worker's Compensation

• Inclusive leadership - Promote a diverse, culturally competent, and respectful workplace.
• Relationship building - Serve with integrity, empower leadership at all levels, advance equity, value community, collaboration, and invest in people.
• Continuous improvement - A forward-thinking, high-impact servant leader motivated by the advancement of the organization.
• Management agility - Demonstrated ability to establish strategic direction aligned with organizational strategies and drive execution; individual must be able to effectively pivot from strategic to tactical to ensure progress and meaningful impact.
• Innovator - Ability to lead and drive organizational change.
• People development - Ability to objectively coach leaders and staff at all levels through complex, nuanced, and at times difficult issues.
• Effective communication - Impactful communication and presentation skills, including the ability to engage in dialogue with leadership and management teams. Highly impactful consulting, influencing and negotiation skills.
• Inspire and empower staff - Build a culture that drives forward purpose and goals with creativity and innovation at all levels.

Examples of Work Performed

• Create, promote and lead methods to assess and sustain competencies and behaviors that promote diversity, inclusion, cultural awareness, racial equity and a respectful countywide workplace.
• Assist the CHRO in developing human resources strategic plans to support the vision, mission, goals, and values of the county.
• Plan, develop and implement the strategy and vision for all HR services and functions.
• Provide HR advice and consultation to county management.
• Ensure efficient and equitable execution of the county's HR strategy for all areas.
• Directly or indirectly lead, supervise and coach staff including setting goals and priorities, facilitating employees' professional development, and reviewing individual and team performance.
• Ensure Ramsey County service teams receive appropriate HR support and guidance for the accomplishment of their various business objectives.
• Lead and is responsible for the alignment of relationships and activities between the Human Resources department and the county service teams with which they work.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state and local laws, Ramsey County Personnel Act and Rules and County Board policies.
• Ensure all staffing functions for the county are executed effectively and efficiently.
• Ensure the appropriate training, education and/or development of all county staff.
• Effectively work with county service team leadership, utilizing HR resources to ensure service teams are working effectively and efficiently.
• Assist service teams in accessing human resources in a timely manner throughout the employee life cycle.
• During the absence of the CHRO, may assume the duties and responsibilities of the CHRO, managing and providing general oversight of the HR organization.

(The work assigned to a position in this classification may not include all possible tasks in this description and does not limit the assignment of any additional tasks in this classification. Regular attendance according to the position's management approved work schedule is required.)

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9,10, 11, 12, 13, 14.

Minimum Qualifications

Education: Bachelor's degree in human resources, industrial relations, public administration or a closely related area.

Experience: Seven years of professional human resources experience with increasing levels of responsibilities; including at least four years of leadership and supervisory experience.

Substitution: A Master's degree in a closely related area may substitute for two years of professional human resources experience. A Juris Doctorate may substitute for three years of professional human resources experience.

Certifications/Licensure: None.

Exam/Screening Process Information

Interested candidates may apply by completing the online application and attaching a resume and cover letter and detailing your relevant experience including the size of the organization(s) and scope of responsibilities.

This is a classified, managerial position that is exempt from the examination and certification requirements. Classified positions, so designated, shall be filled by means of an open application and screening process as stated in section 383A.288 Subd. 6 and the provisions of section 383A.289 of the Personnel Act.

Veteran's Preference: This is a classified, managerial position that is exempt from the examination and certification requirements, holding a confidential relation to the department head or elected official. This position meets the requirements for an open screening and selection process. There is no exam for this position. Applicants who meet the minimum qualifications will be forwarded to the department for consideration.

Criminal Background Checks: All employment offers are conditioned upon the applicant passing a criminal background check. Convictions are not an automatic bar to employment. Each case is considered on its individual merits and the type of work sought. However, making false statements or withholding information will cause you to be barred from appointment, or removed from employment.

E-Verify Participation: Ramsey County participates in the federal E-Verify program. This means that Ramsey County will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), with information from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization. If the Government cannot confirm that you are authorized to work, Ramsey County is required to give you written instructions and an opportunity to contact DHS and/or the SSA before taking adverse action against you, including terminating your employment. Employers may not use E-Verify to pre-screen job applicants and may not limit or influence the choice of documents you present for use on the Form I-9.

Equal Opportunity Employer: Ramsey County provides equal access to employment, programs and services without regard to race, color, creed, religion, age, sex (except when sex is a Bona Fide Occupational Qualification), disability, marital status, sexual orientation or gender identity, public assistance or national origin.

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For further information regarding this posting, please contact Jessica Damm by email: jessica.damm@co.ramsey.mn.us

Ramsey County provides a wide range of employee benefits to support health, well-being, and work/life balance. Benefits eligibility can vary depending on union status/contract language. A summary of benefits is provided below. Detailed information is available for review at https://www.ramseycounty.us/employees/employee-open-enrollment-2024-benefits

• Medical, dental and vision insurance
  • The County contributes a bargained percentage to the medical and dental monthly premium
  • Employees choose from four enrollment tiers: Single, Employee legally married spouse, Employee Child(ren), Family
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield Medical insurance – three plan options including a High Deductible Plan with a Health Saving Account offered. Earn up to $20/month in electronic gift cards for each enrolled employee or spouse for wellness activity
  • MetLife Dental Insurance – two plan options offered
  • VSP Vision Insurance – Advantage Plan offered

• Pre-tax Benefit Program
  • Pre-tax medical, dental, vision monthly premium deduction option
  • Dependent and Health Care Flexible Spending Accounts
  • County monthly contribution to a Health Savings Account for employees who elect the High Deductible medical plan

• Paid time off
  • Vacation hours, accrued based on years of service, ranging from 12 to 25 days per year (pro-rated for part-time employees)
  • 11 scheduled holidays and one floating holiday
  • Up to three weeks of 100% paid parental leave, plus additional use of sick time as noted below
  • Sick hours accrued at a rate of three weeks per year, which can be used for medical and dental care; injury or illness for you, your spouse or children; the birth or adoption of a child (up to 80 hours) or the death of a family member (up to 40 hours)
  • Wellness incentive allows conversion of unused sick time to vacation or pay

• Retirement benefits
  • Pension - The county contributes at least 7.5% of your salary to your pension, depending on bargaining unit. Unlike other retirement investments, pension payments are a lifetime benefit once you start collecting payments
  • New employees become vested after five years. For the Police and Fire union, employees are vested after 10 years
  • Deferred compensation - 457(b) account with employer match
  • Health Care Savings Plan - all benefits-eligible employees contribute 1% of gross regular salary to a Health Care Savings Plan account for eligible health care expenses after retirement. Interest accrues tax free. County provides a scheduled contribution after five years of participation

• Transit and parking
  • Fully funded Metropass.
  • Transportation/parking expenses reimbursement account

• Employee well-being
  • Employee assistance program, including telephone counseling, financial counseling, rideshare benefits, etc.
  • Wellness programming
  • Flexible work policy with hybrid work options for eligible positions

• Life Insurance and Disability leave
  • County provided Basic Life coverage - 1x annual salary, minimum $10,000 up to a maximum of $50,000. Optional supplemental coverage available
  • Long-term Disability – County provided coverage replaces 40% of the employee’s lost income after six months of disability, subject to a $5,000 monthly maximum. Option to purchase an additional 20% income replacement up to $7,500 monthly maximum
  • Short-term Disability – option to purchase 60% income replacement coverage with 30, 60 or 90-day waiting period

• Career development
  • Tuition reimbursement, up to $4,000 per year
  • Online professional development opportunities through the Learning & Development Center
  • County employment qualifies as a public service organization for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
  • Employee resource groups – help employees build connections through common bonds with colleagues