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 Lead Human Resources Business Partner to join our team. The successful candidate will play a vital role in providing daily direction and expert level strategic counsel on a wide range of HR programs such as employment, compensation, EEO, training, benefits, personnel records, and employee relations using county policy and procedure to solve issues. Ensure all employment practices comply with federal, state, and local regulations and labor agreements.
This is a full-time, exempt, hybrid position. Interviews will take place the week of August 3rd, 2026, for those selected to move forward. This posting will be used to fill current and future vacancies.
Pay & Benefits
Anoka County Salary Schedule Grade 34: $74,214 to $103,896 annually ($35.68 to $49.95 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 https://www.anokacountymn.gov/benefits
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 Lead Human Resources Business Partner.
Provide daily direction and expert level strategic counsel on a wide range of HR programs such as employment, compensation, EEO, training, benefits, personnel records, and employee relations using county policy and procedure to solve issues. Ensure all employment practices comply with federal, state, and local regulations and labor agreements.
Direct the team through compensation related requests. Delegate responsibilities such as responding to requests for information, performing classification of jobs, conducting salary surveys, performing market analysis, determining job offer rates, administering the County Performance Based Range Movement (PBRM) and advising management and training on PBRM to ensure the county remains competitive and aligned with the market.
Determine the methods for which job descriptions and postings are updated, maintained, and disseminated ensuring compliance with federal, state and local laws.
Conduct high level investigations and serve as an advisor to lower-level staff and management on the resolution of employee issues, concerns and/or conflicts. Interpret rules and regulations and make recommendations on corrective action, terminations, employee concerns, training, and organizational changes.
Lead the analysis of data in preparation of negotiation strategies to address the interests of unions and the county, or to evaluate union or county positions in collective bargaining.
Provide HR Department with strategic support and input to employee relations initiatives and deliverables. Contribute to the development of objectives, county goals, performance management and policies and procedures. Define and execute HR strategies to accomplish county and department objectives. Develop workforce plans and maintain an understanding of external trends and issues that may impact county workforce targets.
Advise and make recommendations for succession planning, career progressions, mobility transfers, inter-jurisdictional transfers, promotions, demotions, and open competitive examinations.
Provide leadership, coaching, and/or mentoring to a subordinate group, and may act as a lead providing daily work direction and managing timeline of weekly activities depending on assignment
Qualifications and Requirements:
Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Needed
Requires a bachelor’s degree and at least 6 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 Human Resources principals and HR administration
Knowledge of Equal Employment Opportunities and federal, state, and local employment laws
Experience with labor relations including laws regarding public collective bargaining, negotiations and contract interpretation.
Experience in Human Resources Management
Experience effectively coordinating and administering multiple employee relations activities.
Ability to handle confidential information with discretion
Analytical and problem-solving skills
Strong communication skills
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.
About Anoka County
As the fourth largest county in Minnesota, Anoka County thrives because of the diversity, dedication, determination, and innovation of our employees. United by our mission- Commitment to Excellence: Through collaborative efforts, we seek to improve lives and serve with care, integrity, and professionalism- we offer a wide range of career opportunities for people with a variety of personalities, abilities, knowledge, and life experiences. Together, we work toward a single purpose of serving Anoka County’s 369,000 citizens in a respectful, innovative, and fiscally responsible manner. If your career aspirations resonate with our mission, we invite you to Find Your Path with Anoka County! Hear from other Anoka County employees here.
Commitment to Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employment
Anoka County is committed to the principles of our Affirmative Action Plan and Equal Employment Opportunity. It is the policy of Anoka County to recruit, hire, train, and promote persons in all job titles, without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, marital status, genetic information, status with regard to public assistance, physical ability, sexual orientation, or age except where such status is a bona fide occupational qualification. It is the policy of Anoka County to make employment decisions in a manner that will further our Affirmative Action Plan and Equal Employment Opportunity.
If you require accommodations or have any other questions regarding this job posting, please call the Anoka County Human Resources Department at 763-324-4300 and reference the posting title and number. If you have questions about the hiring process, please visit: https://www.anokacountymn.gov/4411/Application-Process
Anoka County is an Equal Opportunity Employer, please see our EEO policy: https://www.anokacounty.us/401/Diversity-EEO
