"Work out of Class: Interim HR Manager"

Under the general direction of the Vice President of Human Resources and Employee Experience, this position directs the development, implementation, and management of Metro State University’s Human Resources department, including employee relations, HR operations, payroll and benefits, talent acquisition, compensation classification, and performance management. The position directs and supervises the work and performance of HR professional staff and facilitates an inclusive, collaborative, and results-oriented culture with a focus on continuous improvement.

Salary Range: $64,310-$94,141

Minimum Qualifications: Three years professional HR experience; Bachelors in HR or related field may substitute for 1 year experience and Masters in HR or related field may substitute for 2 years of experience. Experience with federal and Minnesota employment and personnel laws and rules. Strong analytical skills involving data analysis, data management and use of metrics and analytics to drive decisions. Experience in building trusting and collegial relationships, using ability to collaborate to find creative, timely, and effective solutions. Excellent verbal and written communication and presentation skills. Proficiency in Office 365, Microsoft Suite, including SharePoint, MS Teams and MS Forms.

Preferred Qualifications: PHR or SPHR certification. Previous supervising or leadership experience. Previous Minnesota State Colleges and Universities, or State of Minnesota Human Resource experience. Experience in labor and employee relations, compensation and benefits administration, classification concepts, human resource information systems (HRIS), talent acquisition, and performance management.

Work Shift (Hours / Days of work): Monday-Friday 8 am-4:30 pm

Telework: Yes, at the discretion of the supervisor.

About Metro State University: Metropolitan State University provides an excellent, inclusive, and engaging education to eliminate opportunity gaps and empower our students to lead our communities to a prosperous and equitable future. The university offers programs leading to baccalaureate, masters, and applied doctoral degrees. We provide accessible, high quality liberal arts, professional, and graduate education with continued emphasis on marginalized groups, including adult learners.