Manager, Human Resources

JOB

POSTING TYPE: Open, Competitive
DEPARTMENT: Human Resources
HOURS: M-F 8am-430pm
HIRING RANGE: $92,218- $103,745 /year (Grade Level 110)
SALARY RANGE: $92,218- $144,090 /year
LOCATION: Hastings, ADC
UNION: None
CLOSE DATE: 4:30 p.m. on 6/29/2026

Under the general direction of the Human Resources Director and Deputy Director, this position is responsible for overseeing recruitment, hiring, onboarding, employee relations, and policy administration within a public sector environment. The role provides guidance to HR staff while ensuring compliance with state and federal employment laws, county policies, and collective bargaining agreements. Responsibilities include overseeing HR programs and procedures, advising HR management on employee relations and labor matters, supporting workforce planning initiatives, and fostering effective relationships across departments. The ideal candidate brings leadership experience, public sector HR experience, and the ability to lead strategic initiatives that promote organizational effectiveness and positive employee engagement.

EXAMPLE OF DUTIES Bachelor's Degree in Human Resources, Industrial Relations, Business Psychology or Business Management OR related field AND 3 years of experience in a Human Resources department, which must include at least 2 years of manager or supervisor experience.
OR
A combination of education and experience to total 7 years, which must include 2 years of manager or supervisor experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

• SPHR/PHR/SHRM Certifications.
• Master's degree in human resources, industrial relations, business psychology or business administration.
• Experience managing/supervising staff in a formal HR capacity.
• 2 years of experience working in the public sector.

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION

• Comprehensive knowledge and experience in:
  • Human Resources practices, principals, methods, and trends including recruiting, hiring, and onboarding.
  • Laws, rules, regulations pertaining to HR programs and practices.
  • Public Sector hiring and onboarding
  • Labor Relations and collective bargaining
  • Employment investigations and progressive discipline.
  • HR policy development, interpretation, and application.
• Demonstrated ability to work independent.
• Ability and skill to develop, design, implement and monitor comprehensive programs, systems, policies and procedures in the benefit and compensation areas.
• Comprehensive knowledge and advanced skills in Microsoft Office programs.
• Knowledge of wage and hour laws and regulations, compensation trends, human resource practices and principles.
• Knowledge of government functions and organizations affecting county government.
• Ability to work efficiently and effectively while working on multi projects at one time.
• Ability to establish and maintain a positive cooperative and meaningful working relationships with County staff, representatives of government and private sector, policy makers, the public, and elected officials.
• Ability to understand and apply rules, ordinances, standards, and guidelines.
• Excellent communication oral and written communication skills and the ability to deliver messages and communications professionally and positively.
• Ability and skills to determine priorities, organize and delegate work.
• Ability to organize work tasks and use time effectively.

WORK ENVIRONMENT: Work is performed in a County office building. Sedentary or light physical requirements including a lifting requirement of up to 20 pounds on an occasional basis which may include a laptop and any necessary papers. Equipment used may include desktop computer, printer, telephone, copier, fax, and calculator.

SELECTION PROCESS: The examination/selection process for this classification will consist of a rating of your training and experience from the application materials submitted. The top scoring candidates will be forwarded to the hiring department for further consideration.

Benefits

• Comprehensive and affordable medical, dental, vision, and other benefits
• Flexible spending accounts
• Excellent work-life balance
• Generous paid time off (accrual rate starts at four weeks per year)
  • Carry over unused flex year to year
• Eleven paid holidays each year and one floating holiday
• Pension with a generous employer contribution-PERA Pension
• Telework may occasionally be available
• Three weeks paid parental leave
• Facial hair and tattoos allowed, per policy
• Flexible scheduling
• Comprehensive wellness program – peer support team, on-site fitness center, annual wellness check-in, and employee assistance program

Selection Process

• You submit an online application that includes supplemental questions
• We assign you a score based on your qualifications
• Top scoring candidates are referred to the hiring manager for interview consideration
• We conduct background and reference checks before hiring