**Working Title: Human Resources Director** **Job Class: Human Resources Director 4** **Agency: Children Youth & Families Dept** + **Job ID** : 91880 + **Location** : St. Paul + **Telework Eligible** : Yes* + **Full/Part Time** : Full-Time + **Regular/Temporary** : Unlimited + **Who May Apply** : Open to all qualified job seekers + **Date Posted** : 01/31/2026 + **Closing Date** : 02/20/2026 + **Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit** : Children Youth & Families Dept / DeptChildYth&Fam-Managerial + **Division/Unit** : DCY - Payroll / Chief Operations Office + **Work Shift/Work Hours** : Day Shift/8:00 am -5:00 pm + **Days of Work** : Monday - Friday + **Travel Required** : No + **Salary Range:** $51.96 - $74.54 / hourly; $108,492 - $155,639 / annually + **Classified Status** : Classified + **Bargaining Unit/Union** : 220 - Manager/Unrep + **FLSA Status** : Exempt - Executive + Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities (https://mn.gov/mmb/careers/diverse-workforce/people-with-disabilities/connect700/) : Yes **The Department of Children, Youth, and Families is unable to provide sponsorship for work visas. Applicants must be eligible to work in the United States at the start of employment. DCYF does not participate in E-Verify.** **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. **_*Telework 50% of time (Within Minnesota or neighboring states)_** Join our team and help shape the future of Minnesota’s children, youth, and families. The Department of Children, Youth, and Families (DCYF) is seeking a creative, mission-driven Human Resources Director (HRD) who believes deeply in our mission, vision, and values and brings innovative thinking to public-sector human resources. This role provides strategic leadership and comprehensive human resources services to support DCYF’s mission, strategies, and work objectives. In this position the HRD will ensure sound, and forward-thinking HR programs and practices across all functional areas, including recruitment and selection, classification and compensation, benefits administration, personnel and payroll transactions, labor relations, performance management, workforce planning, employee development and training, safety and wellness, and workers’ compensation. The successful candidate will lead with equity at the forefront, advancing alignment and measurable progress toward statewide and agency diversity, equity, and inclusion goals through creative and innovative strategies, while fostering a culture that supports and empowers those who serve children, youth, and families. **Minimum Qualifications** ****To facilitate proper crediting, please ensure that your resume clearly describes your experience in the areas listed and indicates the beginning and ending month, day and year for each job held.**** Five (5) years of progressive human resources experience, including leadership or management responsibility. Experience must include: + Providing strategic HR leadership across multiple functional areas, such as recruitment and selection, classification and compensation, labor relations, performance management, employee relations, and workforce planning. + Interpreting and applying state and federal employment laws, rules, and regulations (e.g., collective bargaining agreements, civil service systems, EEO/AA requirements) + Working within a public-sector or highly regulated environment, including interpretation and application of laws, rules, policies, and collective bargaining agreements. + Proven ability to partner with executive leadership, labor organizations, and diverse stakeholders to implement HR strategies that support organizational mission and operational goals. + Demonstrated ability to effectively negotiate, mediate, and resolve conflicts; manage competing priorities; evaluate programs and costs; and communicate clearly, including budget-related information. In addition, the incumbent must be able to receive and maintain delegation of authority from Minnesota Management and Budget for HR work in compensation, classification, selection, and labor relations. **Preferred Qualifications** + State of MN and/or public sector HR leadership experience. + Experience working with programs that serve diverse communities and developing materials to communicate to diverse audiences. + Experience building, maintaining and strengthening a diverse workforce + Experience building and scaling organizational systems, processes, and infrastructure in an organization undergoing transformation. + Proven ability to create HR operational frameworks from the ground up while navigating fast-paced, high-pressure environment. + Experience creating and implementing foundational human resources programs, policies, and processes in a newly formed or significantly changing organization. + Experience leading systems change initiatives and building effective partnerships within an organization to inform and sustain those changes + **Our employees are dedicated to ensuring cultural responsiveness. Preferred candidates will have a variety of experiences working effectively with others from different backgrounds and cultures** **Additional Requirements** It is the policy of the Department of Children, Youth, and Families that the individual selected for this position successfully complete a background investigation prior to employment, that may include the following components: Reference check Criminal Background check Fingerprinting check (MNJIS/CJIS) Driver’s License Check Personnel File Review: all current and former public sector employees Additional assessment may be required during the interview process AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER Minnesota State Colleges and Universities is an Equal Opportunity employer/educator committed to the principles of diversity. We prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their race, sex, color, creed, religion, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or membership in a local commission as defined by law. As an affirmative action employer, we actively seek and encourage applications from women, minorities, persons with disabilities, and individuals with protected veteran status. Reasonable accommodations will be made to all qualified applicants with disabilities. If you are an individual with a disability who needs assistance or cannot access the online job application system, please contact the job information line at 651-259-3637 or email careers@state.mn.us . Please indicate what assistance is needed.