Employee Excellence Supervisor - State Prog Admin Supv Prin

Minnesota Management and Budget; Saint Paul (MN); On-site; USD 48,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Telework eligible

Job summary

Minnesota Management and Budget (MMB) seeks an Employee Excellence Supervisor in the Office of Inclusion to strengthen the employee experience across state government. You will guide major initiatives to support engagement, retention, and organizational health, working with leaders, staff, and partners to bring clarity to complex challenges.

You will lead a small team, shaping strategies, building connections, and fostering an inclusive workplace culture that values growth and collaboration.

Qualifications

• Three (3) years of experience delivering products or services that advance employee engagement, retention, or organizational effectiveness.

Responsibilities

• Align priorities across agencies to bring clarity and coordinated action.
• Communicate enterprise goals and objectives through storytelling.
• Produce data-informed reports to support executive decisions and statewide outcomes.
• Build and maintain partnerships to advance enterprise practices.
• Provide leadership and oversight to a two-person team with a focus on growth and high-quality results.

Skills

Employee engagement

Leadership

Analytical thinking

Communication

Project management

Diversity & inclusion

Education

Bachelor's degree (HR, org dev, psych, business)

Job description

• Telework Eligible: Yes

Working Title: Employee Excellence Supervisor

Job Class: State Program Administrator Supervisor Principal

Agency: Minnesota Management & Budget

• Job ID: 97829
• Location: St. Paul
• Telework Eligible: Yes
• Full/Part Time: Full-Time
• Regular/Temporary: Unlimited
• Who May Apply: Open to all qualified job seekers and bidders simultaneously
• Date Posted: 10/19/2026
• Closing Date: 10/28/2026
• Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit: Minnesota Management & Budget
• Division/Unit: Enterprise Employee Resources / Office of Inclusion
• Work Shift/Work Hours: Day Shift
• Days of Work: Monday - Friday
• Travel Required: No
• Salary Range: $34.71 - $50.25 / hourly; $72,474 - $104,922 / annually
• Classified Status: Classified
• Bargaining Unit/Union: 216 - Middle Management Association
• FLSA Status: Exempt - Executive
• Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities: 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.

Minnesota Management and Budget (MMB) is seeking an Employee Excellence Supervisor in the Office of Inclusion (OOI) to help strengthen the overall employee experience across Minnesota state government by guiding major initiatives that support engagement, retention, and organizational health. The position works closely with leaders, staff, and partners across agencies to bring clarity to complex challenges and coordinate work efforts. It plays a key part in shaping strategies, building connections, and supporting a positive, inclusive workplace culture.

This role provides leadership to a small team of two staff, contributing to a collaborative environment where people can grow, succeed, and feel valued.

Job duties for this position include:

• Aligning priorities and stakeholders across agencies to bring clarity and coordinated action to complex initiatives
• Communicating enterprise goals and objectives through engaging storytelling
• Producing comprehensive, data-informed reports that support executive decision-making and demonstrate statewide outcomes
• Building and maintaining partnerships and networks that advance consistent and sustainable enterprise practices
• Providing effective leadership and oversight to team members, fostering professional growth, collaboration, and high-quality results

All MMB Leaders are expected to demonstrate and develop the six competency themes from the Enterprise-Wide Leader Competency Model:

• Leading Self
• Leading Others
• Leading the Organization
• Leading Outside the Organization
• Leading with DEAI
• Getting Work Done

Telework options for this position are dependent on where the employee lives. With approval, employees that live within 50 miles from the primary work location may telework up to 50%. Employees that live 50 miles or more from the primary location and live in Minnesota may telework more than 50% with approval.

Minimum Qualifications

To facilitate proper years of service crediting, please ensure that your resume clearly describes your experience in the areas listed and indicates the beginning and ending month and year for each job held. Candidates must clearly demonstrate all the following qualifications on their resume. Resume tips are available here.

• Three (3) years of experience with primary responsibility for delivering products or services that advance employee engagement, retention, or organizational effectiveness

Experience must include:

• Demonstrated leadership in an employee engagement, retention, organizational effectiveness, organizational development, or human resources context, which can include any of the following:
  • Experience as a supervisor, team lead, or lead worker;
  • Completion of a State leadership development program, such as Emerging Leaders Institute (ELI) or Senior Leadership Institute (SLI), or completion of a similar or equivalent leadership program through another organization; OR
  • A paid or unpaid position leading a program or chairing a committee. The experience must include 1+ years of identifying issues, goals, and strategic actions and 100+ hours per year time commitment.
• Knowledge of organizational strategies sufficient to enhance employee experience and increase engagement, productivity, and job satisfaction
• Analytical and problem-solving skills sufficient to assess challenges, identify opportunities, recommend actionable strategies, and support data-informed decision-making
• Writing and communication skills sufficient to produce clear, well-structured materials and convey complex information effectively to a variety of audiences
• Project management skills sufficient to establish work plans and coordinate activities across teams or organizations to advance shared initiatives and achieve objectives
• Demonstrated respect for diversity and a deep commitment to fostering an inclusive and collaborative work environment.

A bachelor’s degree in human resources, organizational leadership, organizational development, organizational psychology, industrial psychology, business administration, sociology, psychology, communications, public administration, public policy, or international relations may substitute for one (1) year of experience. A master’s degree in a similar field may substitute for eighteen months of experience.

Preferred Qualifications

MMB values diverse perspectives and encourages all qualified candidates to apply, even if they do not meet 100% of the preferred qualifications. Your unique skills and background might be just what we need!

• A bachelor’s degree or higher in human resources, organizational leadership, organizational development, organizational psychology, industrial psychology, business administration, sociology, psychology, communications, public administration, public policy, or international relations
• Formal experience supervising staff, including hiring, setting priorities, providing coaching, and evaluating performance
• Experience presenting complex organizational findings, insights, or recommendations to executives or other high-level stakeholders
• Knowledge of evidence-informed practices in organizational development, workforce strategy, or public sector transformation
• Public sector employee engagement or retention experience (city, county, state, federal, or Tribal)

Additional Requirements

It is the policy of Minnesota Management and Budget that a successful candidate must pass all required checks prior to employment which may consist of the below checks:

• SEMA4 records check (applies to current and past state employees only)
• Criminal history check
• Reference check
• Social Security and address verification
• Education verification
• Conflict of interest review
• Other legally or internal policy required checks

A criminal history does not automatically disqualify candidates, and each case will be reviewed individually on a case-by-case basis and in alignment with fair and equitable hiring practices.

Minnesota Management & Budget does not participate in E-Verify. Minnesota Management & Budget will not sponsor applicant work visas, including F-1 STEM OPT extensions. All applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States.

Contact

If you have questions about this position, contact Jake Pleschourt at [e-mail] or 651‑201‑2567.

Working together to improve the state we love.

What do Minnesota's State employees have in common?

• A sense of purpose in their work
• Connection with their coworkers and communities
• Opportunities for personal and professional growth

Benefits

As an employee, you'll have access to one of the most affordable health insurance plans in Minnesota, along with other benefits to help you and your family be well.

Your benefits may include:

• Paid vacation and sick leave
• 12 paid holidays each year
• Low-cost medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug plans
  • Fertility care, including IVF
  • Diabetes care
  • Dental and orthodontic care for adults and children
• 6 weeks paid leave for parents of newborn or newly adopted children
• Pension plan that provides income when you retire (after working at least three years)
• Employer paid life insurance to provide support for your family in the event of death
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance that can provide income if you are unable to work due to illness or injury
• Tax-free expense accounts for health, dental, and dependent care
• Resources that provide support and promote physical, emotional, social, and financial well-being

Support to help you reach your career goals:

• Training, classes, and professional development
• Tuition reimbursement
• Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (Some positions may qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. For more information, visit the Federal Student Aid website at studentaid.gov)

Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for work/life support:

• A voluntary confidential program that helps employees and their families with life challenges that may impact overall health, personal well-being, or job performance
• Common sources of stress can be addressed through the EAP: mental health, relationship challenges (personal and work), grief and loss, finances, and legal issues
• Daily Living/Convenience Services: Chore services, home repair, trip planning, child/elder care

Programs, resources and benefits eligibility varies

based on type of employment, agency, funding availability, union/collective bargaining agreement, location, and length of service with the State of Minnesota.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYERS

Minnesota state agencies are equal opportunity, affirmative action, and veteran-friendly employers. State agencies are committed to creating a workforce that reflects the diversity of the state and strongly encourages persons of color and Indigenous communities, members of the LGBTQIA2S+ community, individuals with disabilities, women, and veterans to apply. The varied experiences and perspectives of employees strengthen the work we do together and our ability to best serve Minnesotans.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and disabilities related to pregnancy or childbirth), gender identity, gender expression, marital status, familial status, age, sexual orientation, status regarding public assistance, disability, veteran status or activity in a local Human Rights Commission or any other characteristic protected by law.

Applicants With Disabilities

Minnesota state agencies make reasonable accommodations to their employees and applicants with disabilities. If you have a disability and need assistance in searching or applying for jobs with the State of Minnesota, call the Careers Help Desk at 651-259-3637 or email [e-mail] and let us know the support you need.