Salary: $28.88 - $53.86 Hourly
Location : Faribault-Martin Counties, Fairmont and/or Blue Earth, MN, MN
Job Type: Full Time Permanent
Job Number: 638-46
County: Faribault & Martin Human Services Counties
Opening Date: 07/15/2026
Closing Date: 7/29/2026 4:30 PM Central

Classification Summary

of & Counties seeks a full-time (40 hours a week) Assistant to Executive Director/HR Directorposition. This position is located in Fairmont. Full salary range is $28.88-$53.86/hour.

Health & Human Services of Faribault & Martin Counties (HHSFMC) is seeking candidates for our Assistant to Executive Director/HR Director position. This position will serve as an advisor and strategic partner to the Executive Director. Provides direction, interpretation and advice to leadership and/or employees on human resource and employee relations issues, policies, procedures, compliance issues, laws, rules, and/or guidelines. Serves as an active participant on the agency management team in developing an agency course of action, formulating and recommending sound plans, policies and strategies.

Examples of Duties

Minnesota Merit Examples of Duties

Provides consultation and guidance to supervisors and managers on employee relations matters, including performance management, disciplinary actions, workplace conflict, and interpretation of personnel policies and labor agreements.

Leads and coordinates the recruitment and selection processes.

Leads workplace investigations related to employee complaints, policy violations, and misconduct, gathers and analyzes information, documents findings, and makes recommendations for resolution.

Administers and supports classification and compensation activities, including job analysis, position evaluations, and market comparisons to ensure internal equity and external competitiveness.

Administers and coordinates employee benefit and leave programs, including health and retirement plans and legally mandated leaves.

Develops, coordinates, and delivers training programs for employees and supervisors on topics such as policies and procedures, respectful workplace practices, performance management, and legal compliance.

Interprets and ensures compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws, county policies, and collective bargaining agreements; assists in policy development and implementation.

Serves as an active participant on the agency management team in developing an agency course of action, formulating and recommending sound plans, policies and strategies.

Special projects as requested.

Minimum Qualifications

MN Merit System Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in Human Resources Management, Business Administration, or Public Administration or closely related field and four years of progressively responsible human resources experience.

Note: Experience can be substituted for education on a year-for-year basis.
Examination Process
The examination process will consist of a rating of education and experience based on the information you provide in your application.

Once your application has been submitted changes cannot be made. If you have a change in location availability or your contact information changes, please email with the new information and include your applicant ID.
To apply for this position:
Submit an application to Minnesota Merit System by following this link here: 638-OC- Assistant to Executive Director

The following benefits may be available and vary by County, please check with the County directly to see what types of benefits they offer:

• Pension/Retirement Benefits
• Insurance Benefits, including health and dental
• Pre-Tax flexible spending accounts
• Health savings account
• Employer paid life insurance
• PTO - Vacation/Sick Leave
• Paid holidays
• Flexible work schedule
• Monday - Friday work week, weekends off
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program

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Please describe your work experience leading and coordinating recruitment and selection processes.
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Describe your work experience, if applicable, interpreting and explaining human resources policies, procedures or labor contract language.
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Please describe your work experience, if applicable, conducting job analysis and market comparisons.
Required Question