Manager, Human Resources - Organizational Development

anokacounty; Anoka (MN); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 119,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO 24 days

Holidays 12.5

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision coverage

Flex benefits

Pension plan

Advancement opportunities

Job summary

Anoka County's Human Resources Department is seeking a Manager, Human Resources with a strong emphasis in organizational development to lead a team and coordinate with county leaders. This full-time, exempt, hybrid role offers a salary range and opportunities for advancement.

The position supports talent strategy, leadership development, and compliance with laws, with interviews the week of Sept. 21, 2026. A comprehensive benefits package is included.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and minimum 5 years of related HR experience.
• In lieu of degree, an equivalent combination of education and experience on a year-for-year basis.
• Leadership experience and knowledge of federal, state, and local employment laws.

Responsibilities

• Manage a team within a subfunction for the HR Department and provide direction to contributors.
• Partner with HR leadership to implement talent strategy including recruitment, retention and succession planning.
• Administer organizational development, training and employee engagement programs.
• Lead the Employee Engagement & Inclusion initiatives aligning with the county's strategic plan.
• Design and deliver leadership development and training programs.
• Ensure compliance with state and federal laws, county policy and bargaining agreements.

Skills

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree

HR/Business degree

Job description

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.

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 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 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 ob