Human Resources Specialist 2 - Human Resources Business Partner

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Working Title:

Human Resources Specialist 2 - Human Resources Business Partner

Institution:

Normandale Community CollegeHuman Resources Specialist 2

Bargaining Unit / Union:

217: Commissioner's Plan - Confidential

City:

Bloomington

FLSA:

Job Exempt

Full Time / Part Time:

Full time

Employment Condition:

Classified - Unlimited

Salary Range:

$28.26 - $41.43

We are a proud equal opportunity and affirmative action employer, and we seek applicants with deep connections to the cultural communities to which our students belong. We actively seek and encourage applications from women, people of color, persons with disabilities, and individuals with protected veteran status.

Classification: [HR Specialist 2]

                          [Unlimited, Full-time] 

                          8:00 AM to 4:30 PM (Monday – Friday)

*A flexible work schedule may be approved with up to two days remote work per week (if applicable)

Salary Range:  Hourly from $28.26 to $41.43; Annually from $59,006.88 to $86,505.84

*Salary placement is dependent on education and experience

The vacancy is posted on-line from Wednesday, April 15th to Tuesday May 5th at 11:59pm

THE POSITION AND THE DEPARTMENT

The Human Resources Business Partner (HRBP) serves as a subject matter expert and senior consultant to administrators and supervisors in a wide range of human resource and organizational management areas, including departmental and positional analysis, interpretation, guidance, and service in all areas of employee classification and compensation, recruiting, employee and labor relations, performance management, acknowledgements and discipline, investigations, and grievances.  The HRBP also guides the division (Administration/Operation) to ensure compliance with collective bargaining agreements and personnel plans, Minnesota State policies, and state and federal laws.

The HRBP partners with supervisors and administrators college-wide to ensure organizational effectiveness through proper alignment of structure, staffing, processes, and culture.  This position actively participates in the creation of processes and programs, including change initiatives and continuous improvement measures aligned with college strategies and objectives. Additionally, the HRBP provides team leadership and training to HR colleagues in the areas of contract interpretation and transactional processes.

This position will actively advance the college’s strategic goals, including to achieve equity in educational outcomes and to support a culturally responsive and service-oriented culture, through individual, departmental, and collegewide efforts

YOUR QUALIFICATIONS

Essential:

• Two (2) years of professional human resources experience; a bachelor's degree may substitute for one year of experience, an associate degree may substitute for 6 months of experience
• Professional human resources experience in functional areas such as talent acquisition, classification, compensation, employee relations, labor relations, training and development.
• Working knowledge of collective bargaining agreements and applicable laws, rules, and policies sufficient to administer, interpret, and provide guidance to others.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities we will be interviewing for:

• Intercultural responsiveness skills and experience to successfully interact and bridge communications with students, employees, and stakeholders in both written and verbal modalities.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to communicate with sensitivity and discretion, with a strong commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and confidentiality.
• Proficient computer skills, especially Microsoft Office applications and human resource information systems, such as Workday.

Preferred:

• Five (5) or more years of general human resources experience in higher education or non-profit setting
• Professional human resource certification (PHR, SPHR, SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, etc.)
• Experience leading change management activities, building trust among teams, and attracting talent
• Experience working in a complex, multi-union environment
• Excellent process facilitation and project management skills
• Advanced verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills, including making informative presentations and leading professional development sessions.

WHY NORMANDALE

Normandale is the largest community college in the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities system, annually serving almost 15,000 students from a diverse set of backgrounds, 42% of whom are students of color and nearly 25% are first-generation. We offer opportunities for individuals to grow, learn, and advance their careers while working for an organization that is committed to providing an inclusive and equitable space for students and employees to learn.  We are passionately committed to achieving racial equity in student outcomes and in advancing cultural competency in the classroom and services provided.

GREAT BENEFITS PACKAGE

As an agency of the State of Minnesota, Normandale offers a comprehensive benefits package including low cost medical, dental, vision insurance, short- and long-term disability, generous vacation and sick leave, 11 paid holidays each year, employer paid life insurance, pre-tax flexible spending accounts, retirement plans, and tax-deferred compensation plans. Additional benefits include tuition waivers available for yourself and eligible dependents once certain criteria are met.

For information on benefits, visit SEGIP’s website SEGIP.

For more information on retirement benefits, please view the retirement brochure through MMB.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Normandale Community College is committed to honoring human differences and cultivating inclusion of different values and ideas in employment and education opportunity. The college is committed to the principle that all individuals are to be treated with equality and dignity.

No person shall be discriminated against in the terms and conditions of employment, personnel practices, or access to and participation in, programs, services, and activities with regard to race, sex, color, creed, religion, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression. In addition, discrimination in employment based on familial status or membership or activity in a local commission as defined by law is prohibited.

Reasonable accommodations will be made to applicants with disabilities. If you are an individual with a disability who needs assistance, please contact Human Resources at (952) 358-8269 or jobs@normandale.edu. Please indicate what assistance is needed.

The College regrets that it is unable to offer H-1B sponsorship at this time. The successful candidate, under U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services regulations, must be able to accept work in the U.S. by the day employment begins.

An offer for this position may be contingent upon the completion of a background check.

Benefits Information:

At Minnesota State, we have a GREAT BENEFITS PACKAGE! Our generous benefits include 11 paid Holidays, Vacation Time, Sick Time, six weeks of Paid Parental Leave, low cost medical and dental insurance with low deductibles ($250 - $1500), a Pension Plan, 457(b) and 403(b) retirement plans and other retirement investment options, pre-tax medical and dental expense (with roll-over option) and dependent care accounts, employer paid life insurance, short and long term disability, as well as professional development and a tuition waiver program for employees and their dependents, etc.  We promote the health and well-being of our employees and take work/life balance seriously.

Desired Start Date:

06-03-2026

Position End Date:

Open Date:

04-14-2026

Close Date:

05-06-2026

Posting Contact Name:

Danielle Mitchell Busby

Posting Contact Email:

danielle.busby@normandale.edu