Senior Human Resources Business Partner- Compliance/Labor Relations

Job Posting End Date: December 28, 2025 at 11:59pm CST

Hiring range: $74,214 to $89,065 ($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 12/28/2025 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 Senior Human Resources Business Partner with a strong emphasis in compliance to join our team. The successful candidate will play a vital role in ensuring that our organization adheres to all employment laws and regulations, supports HR compliance initiatives and policies, and will be a backup for union contract preparation and negotiations.

30% of the role will focus on providing strategic human resources support to an assigned department, which includes performance management, employee relations, labor relations, recruitment, compensation, and classification. The remaining 70% will include acting as a subject matter expert for compliance, offering specialized knowledge and guidance for Anoka County.

This is a full-time, exempt, hybrid position. Interviews will take place the week of January 5th, 2026, for those selected to move forward in the hiring process. 

Pay & Benefits

• Salary: $74,214 to $89,065 ($35.68 to $42.82 per hour).

• 2025 Anoka County Salary Schedule Grade 34: $74,214 to $103,896 ($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/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.

• Act as a subject matter expert in compliance, including but not limited to contract interpretation, affirmative action, creating and revising policy’s, and DOT laws and regulations.

• Responsible for the coordination, oversight, and management of various regulatory and compliance processes within Human Resources.

• Participate in projects and maintain HR Compliance documentation, tools, and resources.

• Proactively assess compliance with all state and federal laws, county policy, and collective bargaining agreements.

• 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.

• Prepare negotiation strategies by analyz