Human Resources Manager Job Saint Cloud area,Minnesota USA,HR/Recruitment

Human Resources Manager

Primary Objective of Position

Provide strategic and operational leadership for all human resources functions to support organizational effectiveness, workforce sustainability, and a positive employee experience. This role partners closely with executive leadership to implement HR strategies, ensure compliance with applicable laws and collective bargaining agreements, and align talent, compensation, and employee development practices with the agency’s mission, operational needs, and safety culture.

1. Management and Supervision of Staff

Manage employee performance; provide coaching and mentoring, address performance concerns and issue discipline as appropriate

Manage assigned staff in daily HR functions and guidance across all HR functional areas

Support execution of HR strategy in partnership with the DOA

Participate in HR projects and strategic planning initiatives

Provide oversight for all HR functions, including:

Talent acquisition and retention
Compensation and classifications
Benefits and total rewards
Training, development, and onboarding
Performance management and employee engagement

2. Talent Acquisition & Workforce Planning

Collaborate with senior leadership to understand organizational goals related to staffing, recruitment, and retention

Partner with department leaders to identify current and future hiring needs

Implement and oversee best practices in recruitment, selection, and onboarding

Support workforce planning and succession management initiatives

3. Compensation, Classification & Benefits

Conduct job analyses and develop recommendations for classification and compensation changes

Coordinate and review compensation studies and market analysis

Oversee administration of employee benefit programs for union and non-union employees

Partner with Benefit Broker to manage the annual open enrollment process

Research industry trends and recommend improvements to benefit offerings

4. Employee Relations & Compliance

Review and respond to workplace concerns, grievances and complaints, including conducting or overseeing investigations into employee misconduct

Ensure compliance with agency policies, procedures, and collective bargaining agreements

Monitor employment practices to ensure adherence to federal and state laws and regulations

Act as chief negotiationer with unions in partnership with the DOA

Provide guidance and support to managers on performance management, employee relations, and conflict resolution

Maintain current knowledge of employee and labor relations trends, legal decisions, and statutory changes; conduct research necessary to support contract negotiations and employee relations

Represent Metro Bus in mediation, arbitration and/or other legal proceedings related to policy or contract violation and/or unfair labor practice complaints

5. Training, Development & Employee Experience

Make recommendations regarding training and staff development programs, including onboarding, technical training, and professional development

Support return-to-work and remedial training programs

Partner with leadership to enhance employee engagement and retention

Help create a positive employee experience across all stages of the employment lifecycle

Advise and support leadership on employee relations, performance management, conflict resolution, and disciplinary actions

6. Safety, Risk Management & Compliance Programs

Partner with Training and Safety to support workers' compensation programs, claims management, and return to work provisions

Oversee unemployment claims and related processes

Support compliance with Drug and Alcohol program requirements and assist with FTA reporting

Participate in safety initiatives, employee assistance programs, and related committees

7. HR Operations & Communication

Oversee and manage HR communications, including development and distribution of policies, procedures, and employee materials

Ensure consistent interpretation and application of HR policies and practices throughout the organization

Partner with Training and Safety to provide training and technical assistance to employees, supervisors, and management on HR-related topics

Support implementation of HR programs, systems, and process improvements

Reviews and updates job descriptions regularly

8. Oversees and manages organizational compliance with employment and labor law requirements

Administers Triennial Review ensuring compliance

Responsible for ensuring compliance with state and federal employment laws including, but not limited to, AA/EEO, Title VI, ADAA, Data Practices

Oversees the Workers' Compensation program including investigating and processing claims, reviewing claims for trends, identifying areas to reduce the number and severity of claims. Oversees the return to work and light duty program

Minimum Qualifications

The job requires a four (4) year degree in human resources, labor relations, business or related field of study and three (3) years of human resource, business, compliance, and/or labor relations experience two (2) years of…