Deputy County Administrator/HR Manager

Cass County•Walker, MN

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

Under the direction of the County Administrator, the Deputy County Administrator/HR Manager assists with County operations and provides support and guidance to department heads, elected officials, and employees. The position serves as the County’s Human Resources Manager, overseeing personnel administration, employee relations, recruitment, benefits, labor relations, and policies. It also serves as a backup Data Practices Compliance Officer/Responsible Authority Designee and assists with public data requests and related compliance requirements. The position assists the County Administrator with administration and coordination of County operations, including budget development and monitoring, special projects, and interdepartmental initiatives. It prepares reports, resolutions, agenda materials, and research for the County Administrator and County Board, and provides administrative support and recommendations on personnel and operational matters. The position provides backup support for the County’s Data Practices Compliance Officer/Responsible Authority Designee and assists with administration and compliance requirements under the Minnesota Government Data Practices Act. It coordinates public data requests, including appropriate review and handling of public, private, and confidential data in consultation with the County Attorney’s Office and County Administrator. It also assists with data practices policies and procedures, records management, and employee training. The position directs and administers County human resources programs, policies, and practices. It provides guidance on employment laws, personnel policies, employee relations, recruitment, classification and compensation, benefits, performance management, workplace investigations, and disciplinary matters. It participates in collective bargaining, labor-management activities, grievance resolution, and contract administration. During the County Administrator’s absence, it assists with County administration and performs delegated duties as assigned. The role is typically performed in an office environment and offers a hybrid work arrangement, with remote work permitted as job duties allow. The employee must be able to report to the office up to five days per week based on operational needs, meetings, training, and other work-related responsibilities.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Public or Business Administration, Human Resources Management, or a related field, plus at least five years of public administrative experience; an equivalent combination of education and experience may qualify.
Valid driver’s license.
Ability to exercise sound judgment and make decisions within established policies and delegated authority.
Ability to advise department heads, supervisors, employees, and elected officials on personnel and administrative matters.
Ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines, resolve sensitive issues professionally, work independently and collaboratively, and support County operations and special projects.
Ability to interpret and apply laws, policies, procedures, and labor agreements; plan and coordinate programs and projects; analyze information and provide administrative recommendations; communicate effectively orally and in writing; handle confidential information; and establish effective working relationships.
Knowledge of human resources administration, employee and labor relations, compensation, benefits, recruitment, federal and Minnesota employment laws, personnel policies, labor agreements, data practices requirements, County government operations, budgeting, public administration, and records management.
Ability to perform sedentary to light physical activities, including stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, handling, talking, hearing, and close vision; occasionally lift or move up to 35 pounds.
Ability to report to the office up to five days per week based on operational needs, meetings, training, and other work responsibilities.

Responsibilities

Assist the County Administrator with County operations, including budget development and monitoring, special projects, and interdepartmental initiatives.
Prepare reports, resolutions, agenda materials, and research for the County Administrator and County Board.
Provide administrative support and recommendations on personnel and operational matters.
Provide backup support for the Data Practices Compliance Officer/Responsible Authority Designee and assist with compliance under the Minnesota Government Data Practices Act.
Coordinate public data requests and review the appropriate handling of public, private, and confidential data in consultation with the County Attorney’s Office and County Administrator.
Assist with data practices policies and procedures, records management, and employee training.
Direct and administer County human resources programs, policies, and practices.
Advise on employment laws, personnel policies, employee relations, recruitment, classification and compensation, benefits, performance management, workplace investigations, and disciplinary matters.
Participate in collective bargaining, labor-management activities, grievance resolution, and contract administration.
Assist with County administration during the County Administrator’s absence and perform delegated duties as assigned.