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Minnesota State Colleges and Universities · 1 day ago

Director of Employee Experience - Human Resources Specialist 3

St. Paul

Full-time

Onsite

Lead/Staff, Director/Executive

$64K/yr - $95K/yr

3+ years exp

Metropolitan State University is seeking a Director of Employee Experience to provide strategic leadership in shaping a high-performing and inclusive workforce within a complex university environment. This role involves partnering with executive leaders to enhance organizational effectiveness, manage employee relations, and foster a positive workplace culture while ensuring compliance with labor agreements and policies.

EducationHigher EducationUniversities

Comp. & Benefits

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Provide strategic leadership in shaping a high-performing, inclusive and engaged workforce across a complex, unionized, university environment

Partner closely with executive leaders, deans, and supervisors to strengthen leadership capability and reinforce accountability for results

Serve as a trusted advisor to leadership teams, supporting them in setting clear expectations and addressing performance challenges constructively

Help create work environments where employees feel supported, valued, and aligned with the university’s missions, values, and strategic priorities

Offer subject matter expertise and strategic HR leadership in areas such as employee/labor relations, classification, compensation/benefits, and performance management

Support administrators, faculty, and staff in fostering a positive workplace culture while ensuring compliance with collective bargaining agreements, Minnesota State policies, and federal/state laws

Participate in the creation of processes and programs, including change initiatives and continuous improvement measures aligned with university strategic priorities

Provide team leadership and training to HR colleagues in the areas of contract interpretation, project management, and transactional processes

Communicate university strategies, advise on personnel policies, and conduct informational meetings to ensure compliance

Guide program managers on interpreting collective bargaining agreements to maintain consistent application and provide labor contract administration training

Lead initiatives that enhance workplace climate, employee engagement, and organizational effectiveness while respecting collective bargaining agreements and shared governance

Develop and implement strategies, tools, and practices that support supervisors in managing performance, navigating complex employee relations matters, and leading through change

Provide oversight and guidance for leave management processes, ensuring compliance, consistency, and a supportive employee experience

Advance a culture of trust, accountability, and high performance that enables the university community to thrive

Qualification

Human Resources ManagementEmployee RelationsLabor RelationsPerformance ManagementWorkplace InvestigationsOrganizational DevelopmentChange ManagementData AnalysisCoaching SkillsConsulting SkillsEthical StandardsProfessional HR CertificationEffective CommunicationInterpersonal Skills

Required

Three years Human Resources Professional experience with knowledge of various laws relating to human resources management including, but not limited to, American with Disabilities Act, employment law, Fair Labor Standards Act, Worker's Compensation, and Family Medical Leave Act, OR an equivalent combination of education and experience

Master's degree may substitute for 18 months of experience; Bachelor's degree may substitute for one year of experience; Associate's degree may substitute for six months of experience

Workplace investigations skills and demonstrated experience in mediating disputes and facilitate constructive solutions

Effective communication skills sufficient to provide prompt, courteous, and accurate information, communication, and service to diverse populations

Demonstrated organizational skills to prioritize work, initiate actions to meet deadlines, and complete all aspects of assignments under limited supervision

Preferred

Master's degree in Human Resources, Organizational Development, Industrial/Organizational Psychology

Preferred 7-10 years of progressively responsible experience in human resources, employee experience, organizational development, or employee relations within a large, complex organization

Demonstrated ability to handle complex and sensitive employee relations issues with sound judgement, discretion, and professionalism

Excellent interpersonal, communication, and consulting skills, with the ability to influence without authority and build trust across diverse stakeholder groups

Commitment to advancing equity, inclusion, and belonging, and the ability to integrate these principles into employee experience and organizational culture initiatives

Experience designing and implementing leadership development, supervisor training, or manager toolkits focused on performance, accountability, and employee engagement

Demonstrated success leading culture change or employee experience initiatives across multiple units, departments, or bargaining groups

Strong facilitation and coaching skills, with experience supporting leaders through organizational change, conflict, or transformation

Demonstrated analytical and conceptual skills sufficient to audit data and identify and correct errors

Ability to maintain high ethical standards and upholding confidentiality when dealing with sensitive information

Professional HR certification such as PHR, SHRM-CP, or other professional designations

Benefits

11 paid Holidays

Vacation Time

Sick Time

Six weeks of Paid Parental Leave

Low cost medical and dental insurance with low deductibles ($250 - $1500)

A Pension Plan

457(b) and 403(b) retirement plans and other retirement investment options

Pre-tax medical and dental expense (with roll-over option) and dependent care accounts

Employer paid life insurance

Short and long term disability

Professional development

A tuition waiver program for employees and their dependents

Company

Minnesota State Colleges and Universities

Minnesota State is the third largest system of state colleges and universities in the nation with 26 colleges, 7 universities, and 54 campuses.

Founded in 1995

Saint Paul, Minnesota, USA

10001+ employees

https://minnstate.edu

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