Lead Human Resources Business Partner

Job Posting End Date:
July 12, 2026 at 11:59pm CSTHiring range: $74,214 to $103,896 annually ($35.68 to $49.95 per hour). Starting rate will depend on experience, education, and qualifications. Advancement opportunities exist for individuals motivated to move up within Anoka County.

Come join our team at Anoka County where you can serve your community while enjoying the benefits of work-life balance! This includes 24 days of paid flexible time off and up to 12.5 holidays your first  order to be considered for this position, information to support your answers must be included in your application. A resume attachment is optional and cannot be used in place of this application.

Applications must be received by the closing deadline of 11:59pm on 07/12/2026 in order to be considered.

Position Description The Anoka County Human Resources Department provides a full spectrum of talent management services including but not limited to classification, compensation and benefits, recruitment and selection, employee relations, labor relations, performance management, and organizational development.

We are looking for a Lead Human Resources Business Partner to join our team. The successful candidate will play a vital role in providing daily direction and expert level strategic counsel on a wide range of HR programs such as employment, compensation, EEO, training, benefits, personnel records, and employee relations using county policy and procedure to solve issues. Ensure all employment practices comply with federal, state, and local regulations and labor agreements.

This is a full-time, exempt, hybrid position. Interviews will take place the week of July 20th, 2026, for those selected to move forward in the hiring process.

Pay & Benefits Anoka County Salary Schedule Grade 34: $74,214 to $103,896 annually ($35.68 to $49.95 per hour).24 days of paid flexible time off and up to 12.5 paid holidays.

Comprehensive insurance, including medical, dental, vision, flex benefits and more at https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)./benefits

Medical and dental clinic exclusive to employees, located at the Anoka County Government Center.

Pension plan and other retirement investment options.

Advancement/professional development opportunities.

Work Location This position will work at Anoka County Government Center, located at 2100 3rd Ave, Anoka, MN 55303.This position may be eligible for flexible work arrangements, including hybrid work, with some days working remotely and some days working in the office.

Expected work hours are Monday – Friday 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

Job Duties and Responsibilities These examples are not all inclusive and are intended to be illustrative of primary responsibilities of an Anoka County Lead Human Resources Business Partner.

Provide daily direction and expert level strategic counsel on a wide range of HR programs such as employment, compensation, EEO, training, benefits, personnel records, and employee relations using county policy and procedure to solve issues. Ensure all employment practices comply with federal, state, and local regulations and labor agreements.

Direct the team through compensation related requests. Delegate responsibilities such as responding to requests for information, performing classification of jobs, conducting salary surveys, performing market analysis, determining job offer rates, administering the County Performance Based Range Movement (PBRM) and advising management and training on PBRM to ensure the county remains competitive and aligned with the market.

Determine the methods for which job descriptions and postings are updated, maintained, and disseminated ensuring compliance with federal, state and local laws.

Conduct high level investigations and serve as an advisor to lower-level staff and management on the resolution of employee issues, concerns and/or conflicts. Interpret rules and regulations and make recommendations on corrective action, terminations, employee concerns, training, and organizational changes.

Lead the analysis of data in preparation of negotiation strategies to address the interests of unions and the county, or to evaluate union or county positions in collective bargaining.

Provide HR Department with strategic support and input to employee relations initiatives and deliverables. Contribute to the development of objectives, county goals, performance management and policies and procedures. Define and execute HR strategies to accomplish county and department objectives. Develop workforce plans and maintain an understanding of external trends and issues that may impact county workforce targets.

Support leaders in high volume, high stress departments by identifying workforce trends, turnover risks, patterns, and root causes of employee relations issues while recommending operational and workforce based solutions.

Collaborate with leaders to implement retention and engagement strategies targeted to hard to staff positions within assigned departments

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