Senior Human Resources Business Partner- Compliance/Labor Relations

County of Anoka • Anoka, MN

11d • Hybrid

About The Position

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 Senior Human Resources Business Partner with a strong emphasis in compliance to join our team. The successful candidate will play a vital role in ensuring that our organization adheres to all employment laws and regulations, supports HR compliance initiatives and policies, and will be a backup for union contract preparation and negotiations. 30% of the role will focus on providing strategic human resources support to an assigned department, which includes performance management, employee relations, labor relations, recruitment, compensation, and classification. The remaining 70% will include acting as a subject matter expert for compliance, offering specialized knowledge and guidance for Anoka County. This is a full-time, exempt, hybrid position. Interviews will take place the week of January 5th, 2026, for those selected to move forward in the hiring process.

Requirements

• Requires a bachelor’s degree and at least 4 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.

Nice To Haves

• Degree in Business Administration, Human Resources or related field.
• Knowledge of Human Resources principals and HR administration.
• Knowledge of Equal Employment Opportunities and federal, state, and local employment laws.
• Experience with labor relations including laws regarding public collective bargaining, negotiations and contract interpretation.
• Knowledge of DOT laws and regulations.
• Professional designations with SHRM -SCP, SPHR and/or CEBS.
• Experience in Human Resources Management.
• Experience effectively coordinating and administering multiple employee relations activities.
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion.
• Analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Act as a subject matter expert in compliance, including but not limited to contract interpretation, affirmative action, creating and revising policies, and DOT laws and regulations.
• Responsible for the coordination, oversight, and management of various regulatory and compliance processes within Human Resources.
• Participate in projects and maintain HR Compliance documentation, tools, and resources.
• Proactively assess compliance with all state and federal laws, county policy, and collective bargaining agreements.
• Provide expert level strategic counsel on a wide range of HR programs such as employment, compensation, EEO, training, benefits, personnel records, and employee relations using county policy and procedure to solve issues.
• Ensure all employment practices comply with federal, state, and local regulations and labor agreements.
• Provide expert level support with job descriptions and postings ensuring they are updated, maintained and disseminated in compliance with federal, state and local laws.
• Conduct high level investigations and advise management on the resolution of employee issues, concerns and/or conflicts.
• Interpret rules and regulations and make recommendations on corrective action, terminations, employee concerns, training, and organizational changes.
• Prepare negotiation strategies by analyzing data to evaluate options for addressing the interests of unions and the county, or to evaluate union or county positions in collective bargaining.
• Serve as the liaison for chief labor counsel, union, payroll, department, managers, employees, and others.
• Define and execute HR strategies to accomplish county and department objectives.
• Develop workforce plans and maintain an understanding of external trends and issues that may impact county workforce targets.
• Advise and make recommendations for succession planning, career progressions, mobility transfers, inter-jurisdictional transfers, promotions, demotions, and open competitive examinations.
• Provide leadership, coaching, and/or mentoring to a subordinate group.

Benefits

• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level