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State of Minnesota Human Resources Specialist 2 - Human Resources Business Partner in Bloomington, Minnesota

Working Title: Human Resources Business Partner

Job Class: Human Resources Specialist 2

Agency: Normandale Community College

  • Job ID : 93542

  • Location : Bloomington

  • Telework Eligible : Yes

  • Full/Part Time : Full-Time

  • Regular/Temporary : Unlimited

  • Who May Apply : Open to all qualified job seekers

  • Date Posted : 04/15/2026

  • Closing Date : 05/05/2026

  • Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit : MN St Colleges & Universities / Normandale CC-Conf

  • Division/Unit : People & Culture / Human Resources

  • Appointment Type : Unlimited, Full-time

  • Work Shift/Work Hours : Day Shift

  • Days of Work : Monday - Friday

  • Travel Required : No

  • Salary Range: $28.26 - $41.43 / hourly; $59,006 - $86,505 / annually

  • Classified Status : Classified

  • Bargaining Unit/Union : 217 - Confidential/Unrep

  • FLSA Status : Exempt - Administrative

  • Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities (https://mn.gov/mmb/careers/diverse-workforce/people-with-disabilities/connect700/) : Yes

The work you'll do is more than just a job.

At the State of Minnesota, employees play a critical role in developing policies, providing essential services, and working to improve the well-being and quality of life for all Minnesotans. The State of Minnesota is committed to equity and inclusion, and invests in employees by providing benefits, support resources, and training and development opportunities.

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.

The Position and 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

Essential Qualifications

  • 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 Qualifications

  • 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.

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Minnesota State Colleges and Universities is an Equal Opportunity employer/educator committed to the principles of diversity. We prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their race, sex, color, creed, religion, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or membership in a local commission as defined by law. As an affirmative action employer, we actively seek and encourage applications from women, minorities, persons with disabilities, and individuals with protected veteran status.

Reasonable accommodations will be made to all qualified applicants with disabilities. If you are an individual with a disability who needs assistance or cannot access the online job application system, please contact the job information line at 651-259-3637 or email careers@state.mn.us . Please indicate what assistance is needed.

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