Deputy County Administrator/HR Manager

Cass County Minnesota•Walker, MN

2d•$45 - $59•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 role assists the County Administrator with 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 data practices compliance, coordinates public data requests, and assists with data practices policies, procedures, records management, and employee training. The position directs and administers County human resources programs, policies, and practices, and 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. It assists with County administration during the County Administrator’s absence and performs delegated duties as assigned. The position offers a hybrid work arrangement, with remote work flexibility as job duties permit. 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 a minimum of five years of public administrative experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
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 problems and sensitive issues professionally; and work independently and collaboratively.
Ability to interpret and apply laws, policies, procedures, and labor agreements; plan and coordinate programs and projects; analyze information; and provide administrative recommendations.
Effective oral and written communication skills; ability to handle confidential and sensitive 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 report to the office up to five days per week based on operational needs, meetings, training, and other work-related responsibilities.

Responsibilities

Assist the County Administrator with County operations, 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 County’s Data Practices Compliance Officer/Responsible Authority Designee and assist with Minnesota Government Data Practices Act compliance.
Coordinate public data requests and review and appropriately handle public, private, and confidential data in consultation with the County Attorney’s Office and County Administrator.
Assist with data practices policies, 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.