Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development · 14 hours ago
Workforce Strategy and Services Manager
United States
Full-time
Remote
Mid, Senior Level
$91K/yr - $130K/yr
4+ years expThe Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development is seeking a Workforce Strategy and Services Manager to lead within their Human Resources Division. This role involves providing strategic oversight for HR operations, workforce planning, and service delivery, while ensuring compliance and alignment with statewide requirements.
Government Administration
Responsibilities
Provide strategic and operational leadership for HR operations, workforce planning, HR service delivery, and employee support services
Oversee HR systems and technology implementation, optimization, and data management
Lead agency-wide workforce analytics and succession planning initiatives
Set strategic direction for agency and HR policy governance, ensuring compliance and alignment with statewide requirements
Represent DEED in statewide committees, on enterprise projects, and cross-agency initiatives
Supervise and develop HR Supervisor(s) and/or lead positions, fostering high-performing teams and operational excellence
Drive process improvement and change management efforts to enhance HR service delivery
Provide consultation on complex, ambiguous, or high-risk HR operational matters with agency-wide impact
Qualification
Required
Four (4) years of strategic Human Resources experience, with at least one (1) year in a supervisory or managerial capacity, within a complex, multi-level organization, in at least three (3) of the following HR functions: workforce planning and analytics; HR policy governance and compliance; HR systems and technology operations; job classification; compensation analysis; or recruitment and talent management
Providing strategic HR consultation to senior leaders on complex or organization-impacting topics
Interpreting and applying federal and state employment laws including the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), Minnesota Paid Leave (MPL), Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), and Minnesota Government Data Practices Act (MGDPA)
Associate's degree in Business Management, Organizational Development, Public Administration, Employment Law, Human Resources, or other closely related field as determined by the agency may substitute for six (6) months of experience; bachelor's degree substitutes for one (1) year of experience; master's degree for eighteen (18) months of experience; and PhD substitutes for twenty-four (24) months of experience
Preferred
Human relations/interpersonal skills sufficient to develop and maintain effective work relationships; and influence and negotiate with internal and external partners sufficient to navigate complex and sensitive conversations with professionalism, respect and confidentiality
Analytical, critical-thinking, and problem-solving skills sufficient to evaluate complex information and agency needs; identify, analyze, and present options; implement effective, data-driven solutions; forecast trends; and make sound decisions
Project management skills sufficient to manage cross-HR functional area projects from idea generation and research to implementation and evaluation
Communication skills sufficient to effectively respond to questions; develop, explain, and support HR policies and processes; represent the division on agency and statewide workgroups; develop and deliver presentations; and relay complex information to a variety of audiences including senior leadership, bargaining unit representatives, employees, and job seekers
Benefits
Paid vacation and sick leave
12 paid holidays each year
Low-cost medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug plans
Fertility care, including IVF
Diabetes care
Dental and orthodontic care for adults and children
6 weeks paid leave for parents of newborn or newly adopted children
Pension plan that provides income when you retire (after working at least three years)
Employer paid life insurance to provide support for your family in the event of death
Short-term and long-term disability insurance that can provide income if you are unable to work due to illness or injury
Tax-free expense accounts for health, dental, and dependent care
Resources that provide support and promote physical, emotional, social, and financial well-being
Training, classes, and professional development
Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (Some positions may qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. For more information, visit the Federal Student Aid website at studentaid.gov)
Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for work/life support
A voluntary confidential program that helps employees and their families with life challenges that may impact overall health, personal well-being, or job performance
Common sources of stress can be addressed through the EAP: mental health, relationship challenges (personal and work), grief and loss, finances, and legal issues
Daily Living/Convenience Services: Chore services, home repair, trip planning, child/elder care
Company
Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development
Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development promote business recruitment, expansion, and retention.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Abdullahi Mohamed
Deputy Chief Financial Officer
Elizabeth Frosch
Deputy Commissioner and Chief Operating Officer
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