Senior Human Resources Business Partner- Labor Relations / Compliance

Senior Human Resources Business Partner

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 labor relations and 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 managing and leading union contract preparation and negotiations, which includes working closely with our HR Partners and labor counsel while ensuring compliance with local, state, and federal regulations. 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 labor relations and compliance, offering specialized knowledge and guidance for Anoka County.

This is a full-time, exempt, hybrid position. Interviews will take place the week of October 27th, 2025, for those selected to move forward in the hiring process.

Salary : $74,214 to $89,065 ($35.68 to $42.82 per hour).

2025 Anoka County Salary Schedule Grade 34 : $74,214 to $103,896 ($35.68 to $49.95 per hour).

24 days of paid flexible time off and up to 12.5 paid holidays.

Comprehensive insurance, including medical, dental, vision, flex benefits and more.

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.

This position will work at Anoka County Government Center, located at 2100 3rd Ave, Anoka, MN 55303.

This position may be eligible for flexible work arrangements, including hybrid work, with some days working remotely and some days working in the office.

Expected work hours are Monday Friday 8 : 00 a.m. 4 : 30 p.m.

Act as a subject matter expert in labor relations and compliance, including union negotiations, contract interpretation, grievance resolution, affirmative action, and DOT laws and regulations.

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.

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.

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.

Standard office environment.

Vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus, such as to work on computers. Ability to see colors, shades, and brightness.

Hearing abilities required for general and phone communication, signals, and machine sounds.

Assignments are sedentary, occasionally alternating between sitting, standing, walking, crouching, and kneeling as required to perform job responsibilities. Frequent wrist and finger manipulation to complete computer work.

Occasional lifting of 10-20 lbs.

Equipment used includes computers, phones, and standard office equipment.

Occasional travel to other county work sites as needed. Travel between work sites may require driving a county vehicle and / or a personal vehicle.

Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.

It is important that your application show all the relevant education and experience you possess. This information will determine which candidates will proceed in the selection process. A submitted application is also used to verify the answers to any supplemental questions.

Anoka County has determined that successfully passing a pre-employment criminal / driving background check, drug screen and DOT physical, and / or other qualifications checks may be necessary for certain positions. Applicants may be required to sign an informed consent form allowing the County to obtain to conduct such screenings and / or verify their qualifications in connection with the position sought. Applicants who do not sign the informed consent form will not be further considered for the position.

Anoka County is committed to the principles of our Affirmative Action Plan and Equal Employment Opportunity. It is the policy of Anoka County to recruit, hire, train, and promote persons in all job titles, without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, marital status, genetic information, status with regard to public assistance, physical ability, sexual orientation, or age except where such status is a bona fide occupational qualification. It is the policy of Anoka County to make employment decisions in a manner that will further our Affirmative Action Plan and Equal Employment Opportunity.