Human Resources Director 3 - Campus Human Resources Officer

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Working Title:

Human Resources Director 3 - Campus Human Resources Officer

Institution:

Metropolitan State UniversityHuman Resources Director 3

Bargaining Unit / Union:

220: Managerial Plan

City:

St. Paul

FLSA:

Job Exempt

Full Time / Part Time:

Full time

Employment Condition:

Classified - Unlimited

Salary Range:

$48.45 - $69.48

Job Description

The Human Resources Director, serving as the Campus Human Resources Officer (CHRO), provides strategic leadership and direction for the university’s human resources operations to support the institution’s mission, goals, and objectives. The CHRO leads and coaches a team responsible for a full range of HR functions, including recruitment and selection, workforce planning, employee and labor relations, performance management, compensation and benefits administration, training and development, succession planning, workers’ compensation/safety, and payroll. As a member of the People and Culture leadership team, the CHRO plays a key role in policy development, interpretation, implementation, and compliance, and serves as the primary consultant on labor relations matters, overseeing administration of multiple labor agreements and representing the university with external agencies such as the System Office, Minnesota Management & Budget, the Attorney General’s Office, EEOC, and MDHR.

The CHRO champions diversity, equity, inclusion, and affirmative action in all HR practices, fostering a welcoming and collaborative culture that emphasizes client service, accountability, equity, and belonging. In this role, the CHRO works to position the university as an engaging and supportive workplace, overseeing policies and initiatives that develop, value, and retain employees while also serving as the Title IX deputy for staff. Additionally, the Director manages fiscal and human resources within the HR division and influences resource allocation across the department, ensuring strategic and efficient use of university resources to advance institutional priorities.

Salary Range:

$101,164.00- $145,074.00 (Based on experience & qualifications)

Minimum Qualifications

The following qualifications are required of all applicants seeking consideration for this position. Only applicants whose application materials clearly demonstrate fulfillment of each of these minimum qualifications will be considered for the position:

At least five years of managerial, advanced supervisory, or leadership level experience in HR management that includes leading and mentoring professional HR staff, building a strong HR team environment, and demonstrated experience in the following:

• Creating and implementing a vision for human resources that supports the university’s mission and values, including developing a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workforce.
• Employment and labor laws (ADA, EEO/AA, FLSA, FMLA) as applied to human resources operations and the ability to apply legal knowledge to day-to-day employer operations.
• Labor relations including managing management/union relations and implementing discipline and discharge processes.
• Managing human resources programs, such as employee and labor relations, compliance, culture, employee development, training, and recognition. 
• Implementing change management and building organizational culture.
• Knowledge of principles of continuous improvement, customer service, and quality management.
• Demonstrated ability to work successfully with persons of diverse backgrounds and commitment to increasing and maintaining diversity in staffing and operations to reflect the makeup of the university’s student population.
• Communications skills sufficient to prepare effective documents; develop and conduct presentations or training; draft reports, policies, letters, and memoranda for a variety of audiences; and facilitate and lead meetings or other similar forums.

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Preferred Qualification 

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Human Resources Management, Business Administration, or related field. 
• Professional HR certification (SPHR/SHRM-SCP)
• Experience in public sector human resource management
• Solid employee relations/labor relations experience, including negotiating and managing collective bargaining agreements and maintaining sound business relationships with union representatives
• Demonstrated experience ensuring organizational compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and related federal and state disability laws. Demonstrated ability to foster participation of others and to work effectively and collaboratively with administrators, faculty, staff, students, and other constituents of the university
• Experience in strategic planning, project management, and change management

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Other Requirements

Notice: In accordance with the Minnesota State Vehicle Fleet Safety Program, employees driving on university business who use a rental or state vehicle shall be required to conform to Minnesota State’s vehicle use criteria and consent to a motor vehicle records check.

Work Shift (Hours / Days of work)

Monday – Friday, 8:00am-4:30pm

About

The University

Metro State University empowers learners to transform their lives and communities through relevant, student-centered education in an inclusive, anti-racist, and supportive learning environment.

Metro State University provides an excellent, inclusive, and engaging education to eliminate opportunity gaps and empower our students to lead our communities to a prosperous and equitable future. The university offers programs leading to baccalaureate, masters, and applied doctoral degrees. We provide accessible, high quality liberal arts, professional, and graduate education with continued emphasis on marginalized groups, including adult learners. Metro State is a five-time recipient of the Insight into Diversity Higher Education Excellence in Diversity (HEED) Award, most recently in 2023. Federally recognized as a Minority Serving Institution, its employees serve more than 9,000 post-traditional learners, two-thirds of whom identify as belonging to communities of color or American Indian nations, are first in their family to attend college, and/or are eligible for Pell Grants. Since we do not operate residential facilities, Metro State University students all commute to class locations across the Minneapolis-St. Paul metro area, or take their courses wherever they are through our many distance-learning and hybrid course offerings, allowing Metro State to truly be “where learning meets living.” Metropolitan State is recognized by CollegeNet as a leading higher education promoter of social mobility for students (Ranked # 31 out of 1,206 in 2024). Recognized in 2008 and 2016 by the Carnegie Foundation for Community Engagement, the university is committed to academic excellence and community engagement through curriculum, teaching, scholarship, and services designed to support an urban mission. As a member of Minnesota State Colleges and Universities System, Metro State University actively works to achieve the Equity 2030 goal of the system, with initiatives to close disparities among student groups that focus on academic programs, policies and procedures, and effective student support. In addition, equity and anti-racism strategies are focused on building an inclusive and welcoming campus climate, hiring and retaining a diverse workforce, and developing our capacity to serve students in a culturally responsive manner. The university is finalizing a new strategic plan, with the draft goal of enhancing its legacy of student success by becoming the region’s premier institution for high-quality, accessible, and equitable education, promoting social mobility and community engagement.

Visit the Metro State University website to learn more about the university, our programs, and our students. Learn more about Minnesota State Colleges and Universities at their website.

For campus safety information and crime statistics visit: https://www.metrostate.edu/students/support/safety

The School/Academic Department: The Human Resources and Employee Experience division at Metro State is dedicated to fostering a supportive, equitable, and inclusive workplace. The division focuses on employee well-being by providing resources and programs that promote professional growth, work-life balance, and a positive work environment. It leads inclusive recruitment and hiring practices designed to attract and retain diverse talent while ensuring equitable access and opportunities for all candidates. Committed to equity, the division develops policies and initiatives that advance fairness, belonging, and engagement across the university, creating a workplace where all employees are valued, supported, and empowered to succeed.

Benefits Information:

At Minnesota State, we have a GREAT BENEFITS PACKAGE! Our generous benefits include 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, as well as professional development and a tuition waiver program for employees and their dependents, etc.  We promote the health and well-being of our employees and take work/life balance seriously.

Desired Start Date:

11-05-2025

Position End Date:

Open Date:

09-02-2025

Close Date:

09-23-2025

Posting Contact Name:

Kab Chu Yang Heu

Posting Contact Email:

kab.chuyangheu@metrostate.edu