Vice President of Human Resources

Minnesota North College is comprised of six campuses including Hibbing, Itasca, Mesabi Range (Eveleth and Virginia), Rainy River, and Vermilion. Our campuses are rooted in their communities’ rich histories of providing access and opportunity to higher education across northern Minnesota for over 100 years. We are committed to our role as leaders in education, partnering with local schools, business and industry, and government to create opportunities for students and the region.

GREAT BENEFITS PACKAGE! Full time positions are eligible for low cost medical and dental insurance, employer paid life insurance, short- and long-term disability, pre-tax flexible spending accounts, retirement plan, tax-deferred compensation, sick leave, paid personal days.

The Vice President of Human Resources is responsible for leading all human resources functions including staffing, labor relations, classification and compensation, faculty credentialing, benefits, staff development, performance management, policy development and transactions.  This position participates in strategic planning for the college and is a catalyst for achieving Minnesota State Equity 2030 goals and driving organizational change, which embraces the evolving workforce and workplace.  This position is a member of the Executive President’s Cabinet. This position fulfills all human resources functions in the best interest of the College ensuring compliance with state and federal laws, regulations and procedures and the policies of Minnesota North College. This position requires occasional travel to Minnesota North College campuses.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in human resources management, business, or related field.
• Experience in human resource management.
• Demonstrated ability to work successfully with persons of diverse backgrounds and commitment to affirmative action in staffing and operations.
• Demonstrated ability to identify and address issues and concerns in a diplomatic, sensitive, and confidential manner.
• High degree of computer literacy, including proficiency and demonstrated ability to use technology to develop business process efficiencies.
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communications skills, organizational and problem-solving skills, and attention to detail.
• Valid Minnesota driver’s license.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in public sector human resource management.
• Knowledge of interpreting and complying with federal and state legislation, and state, system, and college policies.
• Demonstrated genuine commitment to inclusiveness and shared governance in leadership and decision making.
• Employee relations/labor relations experience, including negotiating and managing collective bargaining agreements and maintaining sound business relationships with union representatives.
• Demonstrated ability to foster participation of others and to work effectively and collaboratively with administrators, faculty, staff, students, and other constituents of the college.
• Experience in strategic planning, project management, and change management.
• SPHR or equivalent professional HR certification.

We look forward to continuing to serve our students, employees, and communities long into the future, and we hope you choose to Head North and join us as an employee for Minnesota North College!

Minnesota North College is comprised of six campuses including Hibbing, Itasca, Mesabi Range (Eveleth and Virginia), Rainy River, and Vermilion. Our campuses are rooted in their communities’ rich histories of providing access and opportunity to higher education across northern Minnesota for over 100 years. We are committed to our role as leaders in education, partnering with local schools, business and industry, and government to create opportunities for students and the region.
We look forward to continuing to serve our students, employees, and communities long into the future, and we hope you choose to Head North and join us as an employee for Minnesota North College!

Minnesota State Colleges and Universities is an Equal Opportunity employer/educator committed to the principles of diversity. We actively seek and encourage applications from women, minorities, persons with disabilities and veterans. All applicants must be able to lawfully accept employment in the United States at the time of employment.