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Hennepin County is seeking a proven, strategic leader with sound business acumen and a creative critical-thinking mindset. The Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO) will drive innovation, optimize outcomes, and champion diversity, equity, and inclusion for Hennepin County's over 9,000 employees. Recognized regionally and nationally for being a leader in innovative practices, the CHRO heads a collaborative partnership with both public and private sector leaders. This position has a broad role and oversees all facets of Human Resources including reducing disparities; the future of work; talent engagement and retention; Total Rewards); worker’s compensation; workforce planning; and workplace safety.
Location and hours:
The primary work location is downtown Minneapolis and at other locations throughout Hennepin County in order to meet business needs. While this position is designated as hybrid, the CHRO must reside in or relocate to the greater Twin Cities area.
About this position type:
This is a full-time, benefit earning position. This position is internally classified as a Chief Human Resources Officer. Click here to view the job classification specification.
In this position you will:
- Collaborate with all departments to support mission critical HR strategies and programming including attraction and retention; employee experience; future of work; diversity, equity and inclusion.
- Plan and execute changes to HR policies, practices and systems to align with the strategic initiatives of the county.
- Strengthen data collection and develop a comprehensive, focused analysis to inform and support future workforce direction.
- Develop and execute Human Resources strategy in support of the overall business plan and strategic direction of the county.
- Focus on desired results and business outcomes; set and achieve challenging goals for the organization with a lens on disparity reduction and the county’s core values.
- Deliver innovative programs and initiatives to improve the overall delivery and quality of HR services; oversee implementation of HR systems technology to improve efficiency of information and services.
- Lead the HR department in the planning, development and coordination of HR policies, procedures, goals and objectives.
- Collaborate closely with HR’s key partners, Labor Relations and Diversity, Equity & Inclusion departments to deliver unified services.
- Provide overall direction to county departments’ HR functions and ensure compliance with federal, state, and local laws and rules.
- Provide county officials and department directors with the HR perspective and implications of their policy directives.
- Report directly to the County Administrator.
Need to have:
- Bachelor’s degree or higher in Human Resources or a related field.
- Seven years or more of high-level management experience of professional staff in Human Resources or seven years or more of high-level management experience with Hennepin County.
- Customer focus: dedicated to meeting the expectations and requirements of internal and external customers; ability to communicate customer focus to the organization.
- Integrity and trust: build trust and strong partnerships with directors and executive leadership; participate and provide insight into the dynamics of the executive team and provide feedback. Remain objective in the face of high-stakes conversations and situations.
- Vision and purpose: communicate a compelling and inspired vision and sense of core purpose for all staff. Improve organization value and performance through innovation. Boost retention and attraction positioning for all staff with HR Total Rewards. Focus on desired results and business outcomes. Take calculated risks to achieve goals and results.
- Relationship management: ability to develop and maintain effective professional relationships with partners on the county, regional, state and national level, including elected officials and labor organizations; values union involvement in decision making where appropriate. Communicate ideas or positions in a manner that builds support, agreement, and commitment.
- Organizational management: lead strategic enterprise Human Resources change efforts in response to organizational needs.
- Diversity, equity and inclusion: foster commitment and build support for a diverse and inclusive organization that represents the residents we serve. Align purpose with core values and disparity reduction, and drive accountability for delivering upon the cultural promise across the organization.
- Leadership: provide clear, effective leadership to direct reports and the organization; is an experienced, passionate, energetic and visionary leader. Communicate with confidence and assertiveness; ability to link actions back to vision and mission. Ensure that short and long term goals and strategies are in alignment with overall organizational strategy.
- Strategic resource management: effectively manage resources. Solicit information on organization direction and determine how goals add value for the organization and for customers. Provide the information, training and resources necessary to empower others to make expedient, practical decisions that positively impact the organization as well as successful career arcs for professionals.
- Visionary leader with ability to anticipate future trends, assess impact of issues, execute strategic initiatives, and display a collaborative approach with an organizational perspective.
- Ability to identify structural changes to simplify systems resulting in increased ease and effectiveness for employees and residents.
- Demonstrated ability in the use of data to inform strategic direction and forecast Human Resources trends and their organizational impact.
- Direct fiscal resources to align with HR framework and targets and achieve countywide goals.
- Comprehensive operational knowledge of all aspects of Human Resources.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills to engage staff and internal and external partners.
- Experience working successfully with elected officials and board members.
- Ability to provide leadership to further department-based strategies that align with county goals, mission and core values, disparity reduction and diversity, equity & inclusion.
- Knowledge and demonstrated ability to examine and directly address the impacts of structural and institutional racism and successfully apply diversity, equity, and inclusion best practices to reduce disparities, including:
- Comprehensive understanding of cultural differences and the impacts of culture on service effectiveness, organizational effectiveness, and effective relationships with staff, partners, and those we serve.
About the department:
In Human Resources, it is our mission to provide an employee experience that attracts and retains the best talent to serve our residents. HR programs and services are instrumental in realizing the county’s stated organizational value: “Continuous development and engagement of our workforce to reflect innovation, creativity, and diversity in planning for the future.”
About Hennepin County:
Hennepin is the largest county government organization in Minnesota. Our employees work every day to improve the health, safety and quality of life for our residents and communities. All of our jobs align to one or more of our overarching goals - that Hennepin County residents are healthy, protected and safe, self-reliant, assured due process, and mobile.
Our employees receive a combination of generous benefits and positive workplace culture not found at other organizations. This includes meaningful work that impacts our community, competitive pay, work-life balance, a variety of benefits and opportunities to grow. Learn more at The Bridge (select Guest).
Hennepin County envisions an organization where our commitment to diversity and the reduction of disparities is fundamental in providing excellent service to our community.
Your future. Made here.
Note: You must attach a resume with your application materials to be considered for this position.
Invitations to interview will be based upon an assessment of education and experience. Final candidates may be required to complete a background check.
Current Hennepin County employees who refer a candidate hired into an open competitive position may be eligible for a $500 referral bonus. For more information visitemployee referral program. New employees who are hired into remote or hybrid positions between January 2, 2022 to December 31, 2024, will receive $500 toward the cost of establishing consistent internet connectivity, payable upon completion of 6 months of employment.
If you have any questions, please contact:
Abbie Hugunin
Abbie.Hugunin@hennepin.us
#LI #CHRO
Why work here?
Hennepin County embraces the Total Rewards philosophy. We want our employees to succeed – not only at work but as they move through life and its milestones. We offer advantages and opportunities others can't – including:
- Meaningful work
- Public service
- Competitive pay
- Work-life balance
- Generous benefits
- Opportunities to grow
- Commitment to your success
By working in public service, we are a part of something larger than ourselves. Together, we support those in need. We help people access information and services. We empower vibrant and diverse communities. We serve residents.
Employee Benefits Summary
Visit our benefits page to learn more: bridge.hennepin.us/eligibility.
If you are a current Hennepin County employee please be aware that any change in job classification may affect your current benefits (such as a conversion from Vacation/Sick Leave to Paid Time Off and/or enrollment in a Health Care Saving Plan.) .
