Senior Human Resources Business Partner- Strategic Workforce Planning

Job Posting End Date: April 20, 2025 at 11:59pm CST

Hiring range: $74,214.40 - $89,065.60 ($35.68 to $42.82 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 paid of flexible time off and up to 12.5 holidays your first year.

In 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 04/20/2025 in order to be considered.

Position Description

Anoka County is seeking a Senior Human Resources Business Partner (HRBP) with a primary focus on strategic workforce planning. This role provides strategic human resources consultation and support to a department and coordinates alignment of county and department HR objectives with employees and management. The Human Resources Business Partner counsels on a variety of topics including recruitment, selection, classification, compensation, benefits, training and employee relations.

The Senior Human Resources Business Partner, with a focus of strategic workforce planning, will be a key strategic partner in driving organizational development initiatives such as leadership training, succession planning, and onboarding/offboarding processes. This role will help shape the future of the workforce by ensuring the development and retention of top talent.

This is a full-time, exempt, hybrid position. Interviews will take place the week of May 5th, 2025, for those selected to move forward in the hiring process. 

Pay & Benefits

• Salary: $74,214.40 - $89,065.60 ($35.68 to $42.82 per hour).

• 2025 Anoka County Salary Schedule Grade 34: $74,214.40 - $103,896.00 ($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://www.anokacountymn.gov/417/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 Senior Human Resources Business Partner.

• Oversee the leadership development programs, identify leadership gaps, create development plans, and evaluate the effectiveness of the training.

• Provide expert level support for the development and execution of a comprehensive succession planning strategy.

• Provide 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.

• Provide expert level support with job descriptions and postings ensuring they are updated, maintained and disseminated in compliance with federal, state and local laws.

• Conduct high level investigations and advise 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.

• 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.

• Advise and make recommendations for succession planning, care