Senior Human Resources Business Partner- Strategic Workforce Planning
About The Position
Anoka County is seeking a Senior Human Resources Business Partner (HRBP) with a primary focus on strategic workforce planning. This role provides strategic human resources consultation and support to a department and coordinates alignment of county and department HR objectives with employees and management. The Human Resources Business Partner counsels on a variety of topics including recruitment, selection, classification, compensation, benefits, training and employee relations. The Senior Human Resources Business Partner, with a focus of strategic workforce planning, will be a key strategic partner in driving organizational development initiatives such as leadership training, succession planning, and onboarding/offboarding processes. This role will help shape the future of the workforce by ensuring the development and retention of top talent. This is a full-time, exempt, hybrid position. Interviews will take place the week of December 8th, 2025, 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 effectively coordinating and administering multiple employee relations activities.
- Ability to handle confidential information with discretion.
- Analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Experience with developing and enhancing leadership development programs.
- Experience with supporting and executing succession planning strategies.
- Experience leading change initiatives and driving innovation in HR programs to improve efficiency.
- Have an active professional competency-based certificate in the field of human resources (SHRM, PHR, CLRP, CEBS).
Responsibilities
- Oversee the leadership development programs, identify leadership gaps, create development plans, and evaluate the effectiveness of the training.
- Provide expert level support for the development and execution of a comprehensive succession planning strategy.
- 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.
- Contribute to the development of objectives, county goals, performance management and policies and procedures. 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.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Industry
Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support
