Lead Human Resources Business Partner - Talent Acquisition (Hybrid)

Job Posting End Date: May 22, 2025 at 11:59pm CST

Hiring range: $74,214.40 to $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 05/22/2025 order to be considered.

Position Description

Anoka County is seeking a Lead Human Resources Business Partner (HRBP) with a primary focus on Talent Acquisition/ Recruiting, with a focus on sourcing and using recruitment tools. The Lead Human Resources Business Partner oversees the daily activities of a team responsible for providing human resources consultation and support to a specified department and coordinates alignment of county and department HR objectives with employees and management. The Lead Human Resources Business Partner performs work alongside a team to support a variety of topics including recruitment, selection, classification, compensation, benefits, training and employee relations.

The Lead Human Resources Business Partner performs work with a high degree of latitude. The Lead Human Resources Business Partner possesses expert knowledge of subject matter and handles the most complex issues and problems associated with human resources.

This is a full-time, exempt, hybrid position based at the Anoka County Government Center. Regular in-person attendance is required for the duties and responsibilities of this hybrid position. Interviews will take place on May 29th, for those selected to move forward in the hiring process. One or more interviews will take place in person at the Anoka County Government Center.

Pay & Benefits

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

• 2025 Anoka County Salary Schedule Grade 34: $74,214.40 to $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 is 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 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.

• Develop and lead the County’s talent sourcing strategy, with a focus on leveraging recruitment tools to source and to build robust talent pipelines for both entry-level and experienced positions.

• 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, conc