Job Posting End Date: September 16, 2026 at 11:59pm CST Hiring range: $85,363 to $119,496 annually ($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 09/16/2026 in order to be considered. Position Description The Anoka County Human Resources Department provides a full spectrum of talent management services including but not limited to classification, compensation and benefits, recruitment and selection, employee relations, labor relations, performance management, and organizational development. We are looking for a Manager, Human Resources, with a strong emphasis in organizational development to join our team. The successful candidate will play a vital role in managing a team within a subfunction for the Human Resources Department and provide direction to individual contributors directly or through a team of supervisors to prioritize workloads, coach/mentor team members, and collaborate and coordinate with leaders and teams throughout the county. This is a full-time, exempt, hybrid position. Interviews will take place the week of Sept. 21, 2026, for those selected to move forward in the hiring process. Pay & Benefits - Anoka County Salary Schedule Grade 36: $85,363 to $119,496 annually ($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 - 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. Work Location - This position will work at 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. Job Duties and Responsibilities These examples are not all inclusive and are intended to be illustrative of primary responsibilities of an Anoka County Manager, Human Resources - Organizational Development - Manage a team within a subfunction for the Human Resources Department and provide direction to individual contributors directly or through a team of supervisors to prioritize workloads, coach/mentor team members, and collaborate and coordinate with leaders and teams throughout the county. - Partner with Human Resources leadership to understand and execute the county’s human resource and talent strategy particularly as it relates to current and future talent needs, recruiting, retention, and succession planning. - Administer organizational development, training and employee engagement and recognition programs. - Provide leadership and coordination for the Employee Engagement & Inclusion (EE&I) committee, ensuring programs and initiatives align to the county’s strategic plan and are effectively planned, communicated, and executed. - Design and administer employee and leadership development programs. - Identify skill gaps or training needs, design training curriculum, and deliver leadership and professional development sessions to drive organizational performance. - Lead the administration and continuous improvement of the annual performance evaluation process, ensuring consistency, clarify, and alignment with organizational standards. - Lead Learning Management System (LMS) activities to ensure alignment with organizational goals and standards. - Direct the creation of learning materials, including web-based training, reference guides, and instructional content. - Facilitate workshops and training sessions as required. - Ensure compliance with all state and federal laws, and county policy and collective bargaining agreements. Qualifications and Requirements: Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Needed - Requires a bachelor’s degree and at least 5 years of job-related experience - In lieu of the required education, an equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted on a year-for-year basis Preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Needed - Degree in Business Administration, Human Resources, or related field - Knowledge of federal, state, and local employment laws - Knowledge of Equal Employment Opportunity - Previous leadership experience - Possess or able to obtain certification in the field of Human Resources - Strong written and oral communication - Experience in conflict resolution and problem solving - Experience making sound decisions and offering alternative solutions Physical Demands and Work Conditions - 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 Selection Process It is important that your application show all the relevant education and experience you possess. This information will determine which candidates will proceed in the selection process. A submitted application is also used to verify the answers to any supplemental questions. Pre-employment Requirements Anoka County has determined that successfully passing a pre-employment criminal/driving background check, drug screen and DOT physical, and/or other qualifications checks may be necessary for certain positions. Applicants may be required to sign an informed consent form allowing the County to obtain to conduct such screenings and/or verify their qualifications in connection with the position sought. Applicants who do not sign the informed consent form will not be further considered for the position.