Human Resources Manager

Salary: $119,496.00 - $156,728.00 Annually
Location : Municipal Center / City Hall - 6700 Portland Ave S, MN
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 2025-00009
Department: Administrative Services
Division: Human Resources
Opening Date: 02/13/2025
Closing Date: 3/6/2025 11:59 PM Central

Nature of Work
Under the general work direction of the Administrative Services Director/Assistant City Manager, is responsible for managing the Human Resources Division. Serves as an active and engaged leader to create a work environment which promotes the best possible public service. Performs a wide variety of human resources duties including: recruitment and retention, employee relations, labor relations, employee benefits, performance management, classification and compensation, policy administration and management, training and development, risk management and oversight of safety programs. Supervises the HR Staff and prepares the HR budget.
HOURS

Standard business hours (Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM), but may vary. Flexible work schedule option available.

Job Duties
Essential Duties

• Leads and oversees innovative recruitment and retention strategies, including the on-boarding and off-boarding process of all positions in order to attract, retain, lead and manage the City's increasingly diverse workforce.
• Coordinates efforts to ensure Richfield is an equitable, inclusive and respectful organization and supports equity initiatives for the City. Provides consultation to departments on equity strategies and initiatives related to human resources and shares best practices.
• Administers the City's A Workplace Accident and Injury Reduction Plan (AWAIR) program ensuring that the work environment is safe, and promotes employees' health and wellness by championing the City's THRIVE wellness program.
• Directs and leads labor management relations to maintain sound relationships with organized employees.
• Sets negotiation strategy and serves as lead negotiator during contract negotiations, provides arbitration support and administers the City's labor union contracts.
• Handles highly confidential materials and information.
• Provides day-to-day performance management guidance on human capital matters to all levels of management and employees including but not limited to coaching, counseling, career development, progressive discipline and disciplinary actions up to and including separation of employment. Provides recommendations for employee disciplinary issues.
• Provides consultation to employees and management on complex employee issues including but not limited to allegations of misconduct, reasonable suspicion drug and alcohol testing, fitness for duty examinations, ADA accommodation requests, leave of absence inquiries, investigative procedures, identifying legal risks associated with actions or non-action, etc.
• Leads investigations into allegations of misconduct and/or policy violations and provides recommendations to the Assistant City Manager and City Manager.
• Coordinates city's annual open enrollment process andadministers the city's employee benefits package including, but not limited to: health, dental, life, short term and long term disability insurances.
• Supervises the various insurance and risk management programs, including completing annual property and liability insurance applications, processing endorsements, managing all claims and keeping all appropriate records.
• Oversees various components of the City's workers' compensation insurance and claims.
• Completes or reviews required reports, surveys, etc. (i.e. pay equity, OSHA 300, comp worth) and monitors compliance and applies best practices in human resource policy and practices.
• Oversees the administration of all leave management programs of the City including FMLA, Short Term Disability, Paid Parental Leave, COVID leave, etc. in accordance with all laws and regulations.
• Develops and administers city policies.
• Coordinates all employee training opportunities and leads organizational development efforts.
• Reviews requests for employee reclassifications, new position requests, and assigns compensation levels to all positions within the City, for approval by the City Manager.
• Keeps city leaders and employees informed through proactive communication.
• Conducts project research, including salary comparisons.
• Prepares various memorandum, reports, agendas, minutes, legal notices, council letters, resolutions and other documents.
• Supervises and evaluates performance of human resource division employees.
• Prepares the annual human resources division budget.
• Participates in HR-related organizations to collaborate with other local government peers.
• All other duties as assigned.

COMPETENCIES

• Demonstrates knowledge of municipal government and the budget process.
• Demonstrates thorough knowledge of applicable state and federal laws, rules and regulations related to labor relations, and PELRA, FLSA, COBRA, FMLA, ADA, HIPPA, etc.
• Demonstrates knowledge of public sector human resources' practices and procedures and the ability to apply them.
• Demonstrates knowledge of risk management, including various types of insurance coverage.
• Demonstrates knowledge of typical public sector employee fringe benefits and their administration.
• Demonstrates an ability to accurately comprehend, interpret, analyze and explain complex information.
• Demonstrates an ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
• Demonstrates an ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
• Demonstrates an ability to exercise sound judgment to objectively define, investigate, and resolve problems/conflicts.
• Demonstrates an ability to respect and maintain confidentiality of sensitive information, issues, and projects; maintain compliance with the Data Practices Act.
• Demonstrates an ability to understand and respect the diversity of customers and co-workers, effectively communicating with individuals whose first language may be one other than English.
• Demonstrates proficiency using Microsoft Office and HRIS systems.

Qualifications
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree.
• Must have at least four years of progressively responsible experience in human resources including staffing, performance management, employee relations, compensation, benefits, training and project management.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Master's degree in public administration, business administration, human resources or closely related field.
• Public sector experience.
• NEOGOV experience.
• HR certification (PHR, SPHR, SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP).
• Supervisory experience.
• Fluency in a second language and/or experience working with diverse communities.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands that are described herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Must have the ability to:

• Ability to occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
• Ability to sit for long periods of time, bend, stoop, reach, manipulate doors, drawers and locks.
• Ability to sit, talk, and listen for extended periods of time. Specific vision abilities required include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.

Supplemental Information
AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL/EQUITABLE OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER/MFD
The City of Richfield is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any employee, job applicant, or contractor on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, age, marital status, genetics, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, familial status, or membership on a local human rights commission.
This statement applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.
The City of Richfield, MN offers a complete and comprehensive benefits package to full-time employees, including:

• 100% employer paid Medical and Dental coverage for single enrollment, plus employer contribution to HSA
• Significant contribution towards spouse, child(ren), and family coverage
• Flexible Spending Account options
• 100% employer paid Short-Term Disability insurance
• 100% employer paid Long Term Disability insurance
• 100% employer paid Basic Life and AD&D insurance
• Opportunity to request participation in our modified work schedule program (choose one regular day off every other week), depending on position
• Opportunity to request to participate in a flexible work schedule with remote work options, depending on position
• Wellness program which includes earning up to 8 hours of paid time off after participation in wellness activities throughout the year
• Vacation Leave and Personal Leave, with additional 12 Holidays per year
• Up to 80 hours paid parental leave for either parent after the birth or adoption of a child
• Enrollment into a pension plan through PERA
• Voluntary enrollment into deferred compensation plans with a variety of partner agencies

01

The information provided in your application must support your selected answers in the supplemental questions. The information you provide will be verified and documentation may be required. Please be as honest and accurate as possible. You may be asked to demonstrate your knowledge and skills in a work sample or during an interview. By completing this supplemental questionnaire you are attesting that the information you have provided is accurate. Any misstatements, omissions, or falsification of information may eliminate you from consideration or result in dismissal.

• Yes, I understand and agree
• No, I do not agree

02

The City of Richfield awards veterans' preference points to qualified veterans and spouses of deceased or disabled veterans in accordance with Minnesota State Statute 197.447. Are you requesting Veteran's Preference Points for this position? If so, please select your Veterans status and assure you have attached a copy of your DD-214 and/or documentation verifying your service-connected disability rating if you are deemed a disabled veteran, as defined in state statute, to your application.

• Not Applicable
• Veteran
• Disabled Veteran
• Spouse of Deceased Veteran
• Spouse of Disabled Veteran

03

Do you have a Bachelor's degree in human resources, public administration, political science, business administration or a closely related field?

• Yes
• No

04

Do you have a Master's degree in public administration, business administration, human resources or closely related field?

• Yes
• No

05

Check the box that best describes your experience in staffing

• Less than 4 years
• 4 to less than 5 years
• 5 to less than 10 years
• 10 years or more

06

Check the box that best describes your experience in Performance Management and Employee Relations

• Less than 4 years
• 4 to less than 5 years
• 5 to less than 10 years
• 10 or more years

07

Check the box that describes your experience coordinating employee training opportunities

• Less than 4 years
• 4 to less than 5 years
• 5 to less than 10 years
• 10 or more years

08

Check the box that describes your experience with Compensation and Benefits

• Less than 4 years
• 4 to less than 5 years
• 5 to less than 10 years
• 10 or more years

09

Do you have experience managing or supervising staff?

• Yes
• No

10

Do you have experience working in the public sector?

• Yes
• No

11

Do you have experience using NEOGOV, other than as a candidate?

• Yes
• No

12

Do you have experience in labor relations and working with collective bargaining agreements?

• Yes
• No

13

Have you obtained an HR Certification (PHR, SPHR, SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP)?

• Yes
• No

14

Do you have fluency in a 2nd language or experience working with diverse populations?

• Yes
• No

Required Question