Human Resource Director

Summary Of Work

As the HR Director you will serve as a strategic partner to agency leadership, providing guidance and leadership on human resource initiatives that support the agency's mission and workforce needs. In this role, you will be responsible for:

• Serving as a strategic partner to agency leadership by setting and advancing the HR strategy aligned with the agency's goals and priorities.
• Advising managers and team members on employee engagement, employee relations, performance and talent management, training, compensation, policy, and workforce planning.
• Analyzing HR data and trends to provide insights and recommendations that support informed decision-making.
• Coaching leaders and managers to support effective leadership and organizational change.
• Supporting organizational design efforts, including talent, structure, culture, and processes.
• Leading and adapting HR programs to meet evolving agency needs.
• Implementing HR initiatives in coordination with statewide HR Communities of Practice.
• Building strong partnerships across the Office of State Tax Commissioner, HRMS, and statewide HR teams to deliver effective HR solutions.
• Supporting legislative and external needs by providing HR expertise and information as needed.
• To succeed in this position, you must be able to balance strategic thinking with practical execution; communicate clearly and effectively with leaders and team members; use data to inform decisions; lead change with confidence; and build collaborative relationships across the organization.

• Bachelor's degree and a minimum of 5 years of HR experience; OR
• Master's degree and 3 years of HR experience.

Experience must include generalist work or two or more specialty areas (e.g., compensation, benefits, employee/labor relations, talent acquisition/recruitment, performance management, employment law compliance).

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Applications will only be accepted online through the ND People Soft System. Application materials must be received by 11:59 PM on the closing date.

The Tax Department does not offer or provide sponsor ships. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States.

Applicants who experience technical difficulties during the application process should contact recruiter or 701‑328‑3290.

For more information or if you need an accommodation, please contact Naomi Lohse at nlohse or 701‑328‑1543 or 800‑366‑6888 (TTY Relay North Dakota).

The State of North Dakota and this hiring agency do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex (including sexual orientation and gender identity), genetics, religion, age or disability in employment or the provisions of services and complies with the provisions of the North Dakota Human Rights Act.

As an employer, the State of North Dakota prohibits smoking in all places of state employment in accordance with N.D.C.C. § 23‑12‑10.