Human Resource Director

North Dakota Office of State Tax Commissioner; Bismarck (ND); On-site; USD 98,000 - 109,000; Full time

Job summary

The North Dakota Office of State Tax Commissioner in Bismarck seeks a Human Resource Director to partner with agency leadership and drive HR strategy. You will advise on employee engagement, performance management, compensation, training, and policy, while coaching managers through change.

Requires a Bachelor’s degree and 5+ years HR experience or a Master’s with 3 years; strong data skills and collaboration across HRMS and statewide teams are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and 5+ years HR experience; OR Master’s degree with 3 years HR experience.
• Experience must include generalist work or two HR specialty areas (e.g., compensation, benefits, employee relations, talent acquisition, performance management).

Responsibilities

• Serve as a strategic partner to agency leadership by aligning HR strategy with goals.
• Advise on employee engagement, relations, performance, talent management, training, policy.
• Analyze HR data to provide insights for decision making.
• Coach leaders and managers to support change and leadership.
• Support organizational design, including talent, structure, culture, and processes.
• Lead and adapt HR programs to evolving agency needs.
• Collaborate with statewide HR Communities of Practice.
• Build partnerships with HRMS and statewide teams to deliver HR solutions.
• Support legislative and external HR needs as required.
• Balance strategic thinking with practical execution and clear communication.

Skills

Strategic partnership

Employee engagement

HR data analysis

Leadership coaching

Change management

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Master’s degree

Tools

HRMS

Job description

Human Resource Director

Bismarck, ND

Salary: From 8745.00 To 9785.00 Monthly

Full/Part Time: Full-Time

Regular/Temporary: Regular

FLSA Status: Administrative

Closing Date: 10/19/2026

At the Office of State Tax Commissioner, we stand by our agency values of Delivering Results, Respecting Ideas, Innovating, Valuing All, and Excelling at Service, as we fairly and effectively administer the tax laws of North Dakota. We are looking for a candidate who identifies with these values and has a passion for serving the citizens of our state as our next Human Resource Director.

Summary of Work

As the HR Director you will serve as a strategic partner to agency leadership, providing guidance and leadership on human resource initiatives that support the agency’s mission and workforce needs. In this role, you will be responsible for:

• Serving as a strategic partner to agency leadership by setting and advancing the HR strategy aligned with the agency’s goals and priorities.
• Advising managers and team members on employee engagement, employee relations, performance and talent management, training, compensation, policy, and workforce planning.
• Analyzing HR data and trends to provide insights and recommendations that support informed decision‑making.
• Coaching leaders and managers to support effective leadership and organizational change.
• Supporting organizational design efforts, including talent, structure, culture, and processes.
• Leading and adapting HR programs to meet evolving agency needs.
• Implementing HR initiatives in coordination with statewide HR Communities of Practice.
• Building strong partnerships across the Office of State Tax Commissioner, HRMS, and statewide HR teams to deliver effective HR solutions.
• Supporting legislative and external needs by providing HR expertise and information as needed.
• To succeed in this position, you must be able to balance strategic thinking with practical execution; communicate clearly and effectively with leaders and team members; use data to inform decisions; lead change with confidence; and build collaborative relationships across the organization.

Requires

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and a minimum of 5 years of HR experience; OR
• Master’s degree and 3 years of HR experience.

Experience must include generalist work or two or more specialty areas (e.g., compensation, benefits, employee/labor relations, talent acquisition/recruitment, performance management, employment law compliance).

About Team ND

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Application Procedures

Applications will only be accepted online through the ND PeopleSoft System. Application materials must be received by 11:59 PM on the closing date.

The Tax Department does not offer or provide sponsorships. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States.

Applicants who experience technical difficulties during the application process should contact [e-mail] or 701-328-3290.

For more information or if you need an accommodation, please contact Naomi Lohse at [e-mail] or 701-328-1543 or 800-366-6888 (TTY Relay North Dakota).

Equal Employment Opportunity

The State of North Dakota and this hiring agency do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex (including sexual orientation and gender identity), genetics, religion, age or disability in employment or the provisions of services and complies with the provisions of the North Dakota Human Rights Act.

As an employer, the State of North Dakota prohibits smoking in all places of state employment in accordance with N.D.C.C.

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