Manager, Human Resources – Compensation (Hybrid)

Job Posting End Date: April 13, 2026 at 11:59pm CST Hiring range: $85,363.20 to $119,496.00 ($41.04 to $57.45 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 of paid 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 04/13/2026 in order to be considered.

• Anoka County Salary Schedule Grade 36: $85,363.20 to $119,496 ($41.04 to $57.45 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.

• This position will work at the 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.

• Manages the County’s Classification and Compensation program and related activities such as conducting market analyses and benchmarking studies to evaluate compensation program competitiveness to market, provides strategic oversight of the county’s job framework and job descriptions ensuring consistency, accuracy, and ongoing updates.
• Works with Leaders, HR Business Partners and talent acquisition on job-related offers, applying market data to support internal equity and maintain organization-wide consistency.
• Leverages market and compensation data to inform decision-making and support annual budget planning.
• Communicates compensation concepts and educates senior leaders and other stakeholders on the organization’s compensation philosophy and programs.
• Serve as primary point of contact ensuring timely, accurate, and collaborative support for all Classification and Compensation related initiatives.
• Manage direct reports within the Classification and Compensation subfunction for the Human Resources Department. Directly guide and support individual contributors or offer guidance through a team of supervisors to prioritize workloads, coach/mentor team members, and collaborate and coordinate with leaders and teams throughout the county.
• 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, career progressions, mobility transfers, inter-jurisdictional transfers, promotions, demotions, and open competitive examinations.
• 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.

• Requires a bachelor’s degree and at least 5 years of job‑related experience, including at least 2 years of direct experience supporting classification and compensation programs and processes.
• In lieu of the required education, an equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted on a year‑for‑year basis.

• Degree in Business Administration, Human Resources, or related field.
• Currently holds or is in the process of obtaining the Certified Compensation Professional (CCP) certification.
• SHRM – CP or SHRM – SCP certification.
• Experience in managing compensation programs in both public and private sector environments.
• Knowledge of federal, state, and local employment laws.
• Knowledge of Equal Employment Opportunity.
• Previous leadership experience.
• Strong written and oral communication.
• Experience in conflict resolution and problem solving.
• Experience making sound decisions and offering alternative solutions.

• Standard office environment.
• Vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus, such as to work on computers. Ability to see colors, shades, and brightness.
• Hearing abilities required for general and phone communication, signals, and machine sounds.
• Assignments are sedentary, occasionally alternating between sitting, standing, walking, crouching, and kneeling as required to perform job responsibilities. Frequent wrist and finger manipulation to complete computer work.
• Occasional lifting of 10-20 lbs.
• Equipment used includes computers, phones, and standard office equipment.
• Occasional travel to other county work sites as needed. Travel between work sites may require driving a county vehicle and/or a personal vehicle.
• Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions .