Employment Opportunities

Responsibilities

Basic Function

 

The current vacancy (or vacancies) is/are in the Human Resources department(s).  The eligibility list created by this vacancy may be used to hire other vacancies in the department or County.

 

To consult and provide human resources services and guidance within an assigned service team/county functional area. Responsibilities may include human resources services in areas related, but not limited, to organizational development, change management, recruitment, talent management, employee engagement, compensation and classification, diversity and inclusion, compliance, and/or benefits in accordance with state and federal law, labor contracts, Human Resources department rules, goals, and objectives; and perform related duties as assigned. 

 

Flexible Workplace

This position is identified under the designation of ‘flex work eligible’, meaning that the employee can formally opt to be in-office full-time or work a flex schedule in which at least two-days per week are performed in office and other days can be performed in a remote-first environment. Regardless of selection, the position may carry expectations regarding on-site responsibilities and may require schedule flexibility beyond the minimum expectations set forth in the county’s flexible workplace policy. To view Ramsey County’s Flexible Workplace policy, go to: Flexible Workplace policy.
 

Covid 19

All job offers are conditioned on the candidate being fully vaccinated against COVID-19 with a vaccine authorized for emergency use or FDA-approved.  You will be required to show proof of vaccination on or before your first day of employment and complete a form certifying that you are vaccinated.  Religious and medical exemptions or reasonable accommodations will be considered upon request as required by applicable law.

If an internal candidate is selected, salary will be set in accordance with the personnel rules (i.e., promotion, transfer, or voluntary reduction).

To view or print a copy of the complete Ramsey County job (class) description for this position, go to: Job Descriptions. Once at this page, you can browse the alphabetical list or search for a job description.

 

 

Examples of Work Performed

 

1. Plan, review and coordinate the full scope of operations for an assigned area of human resources, related, but not limited, to talent management, classification, compensation, recruitment, employee engagement, benefits, labor relations and diversity and organizational development.
2. Build trust and relationships with staff at all levels of the organization including executives in support of the County mission, vision and goals.
3. Provide consultative services to leadership team members to further enhance operations and processes in assigned area of operation. 
4. Lead talent initiatives such as succession and workforce planning and organization design to address talent and recruitment needs.
5. Provide guidance, consultation and training to management and individual employees on interpretation and implementation of applicable state and federal laws, human resources policies, procedures, rules, labor contracts and arbitration awards.
6. Investigate and recommend resolutions to management on grievances and complaints to ensure proper and timely disposition. Attend grievance meetings. Gather data, interview involved parties, draft responses, and may represent a department for labor or employee relations purposes.
7. Assist in preparation for labor contract negotiations by providing feedback on the impact of union proposals and recommending contract changes. Participate in negotiations as necessary.
8. Coach leaders on all aspects of performance management including goal-setting, accountability, recognition, development and evaluation.
9. Provide coaching and direction to management in handling performance problems through remedial or disciplinary intervention. Review official disciplinary notifications and monitor delivery and follow-up.  
10. Conduct position classification and salary reviews. Create reports and other documents related to evaluations needed to support changes in recommended salary.
11. Research, gather, analyze and evaluate data and information; monitor and analyze trends; conduct assessments; participate in studies and projects; summarize results; and prepare management reports and make recommendations to support decision making and policy development.

 

(The work assigned to a position in this classification may not include all possible tasks in this description and does not limit the assignment of any additional tasks in this classification. Regular attendance according to the position’s management approved work schedule is required.)

 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11.