Beltrami County, MN
Salary : $107,432.00 - $138,756.80 Annually
Location : Bemidji, MN
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number:
Department: Human Resources
Opening Date: 08/01/2025
Closing Date: 9/18/2025 4:30 PM Central
The Position
POSITION WILL BE OPEN UNTIL FILLED. APPLICATIONS WILL BE REVIEWED EVERY TWO WEEKS.
Beltrami County is creating an eligibility list for a full-time Human Resources Director. The successful applicant will direct and coordinate the day to day business of the Human Resources Department in accordance with policies and goals as determined by the County Board and County Administrator.
Performs complex professional work planning, leading, coordinating, and directing the activities of the Human Resources Department for all County staff, developing and managing policies and procedures, ensuring legal compliance, overseeing risk management, and related work as apparent or assigned. Departmental supervision is exercised over all personnel within the department. Work is performed under the general direction of the County Administrator.
Salary range is $51.65 to $66.71 per hour. Placement depends on factors such as qualifications, internal equity, market conditions, and applicable policy guidelines.
Minimum Qualifications
Education and Experience
Minimum Requirements:
Qualification Requirements
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Essential Functions
Comprehensive knowledge of the principles and practices of human resources administration, including wage and salary administration, training, labor/employee relations, safety and risk management and fringe benefits programs; thorough
knowledge state and federal laws related to human resources administration; ability to express ideas effectively both orally and in writing; ability to analyze facts and prepare detailed recommendations and reports; ability to plan, supervise and review the work of subordinates; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with elected officials, county officials, labor union officials, state organizations, employees, vendors, consultants, and the general public.
Physical Requirements
This work requires the occasional exertion of up to 10 pounds of force; work regularly requires sitting and using hands and fingers, frequently requires speaking or hearing and occasionally requires standing, walking, reaching with hands and arms, pushing or pulling, lifting and repetitive motions; work requires close vision, distance vision, ability to adjust focus and depth perception; vocal communication is required for expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word and conveying detailed or important instructions to others accurately, loudly or quickly; hearing is required to perceive information at normal spoken word levels and to receive detailed information through oral communications and/or to make fine distinctions in sound; work requires preparing and analyzing written or computer data, operating motor vehicles or equipment and observing general surroundings and activities; work has no exposure to environmental conditions; work is generally in a quiet location (e.g. library, private offices).
Supplemental Information
There are a wide variety of benefits available to Beltrami county employees. Visit the Employee Benefits Summary under our website's for more information.
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I understand that my answers with regard to experience must be supported by the information I have included in my online application. I affirm that the information provided is accurate and true to the best of my knowledge. I understand that any falsification may disqualify me for consideration for this and subsequent recruitments with Beltrami County.
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As a minimum qualification, do you have either: (1) Bachelor's degree with coursework in Human Resource Management, Business Management, Public Administration, or a related field OR (2) Eight years of related work experience in Human Resource Management, Business Administration, or Public Administration as a substitution for a Bachelor's degree OR (3) Four years of related work experience and an Associate's degree in Human Resource Management, Business Management or a related field as a substitution for a Bachelor's degree?
03
As a minimum qualification, do you have three years or more of work experience in Human Resource Management? Convert any part-time experience to full-time equivalent (i.e. 20 hours per week for 2 years equals 1 year full-time).
04
As a minimum qualification, do you have three years or more of supervisory experience? Convert any part-time experience to full-time equivalent (i.e. 20 hours per week for 2 years equals 1 year full-time).
05
Do you have a valid MN driver's license?
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What is your highest level of education completed?
07
If you selected Bachelor's or Master's degree in another related field, please indicate what the area of study is. If none type N/A.
08
Indicate if you have any of the following certifications:
09
Select the option below that best describes your PAID, FULL-TIME increasingly responsible experience working with Human Resources. Convert any part-time experience to full-time equivalent (i.e. 20 hours per week for 2 years equals 1 year full-time).
10
Which of the following best describes your level of technological proficiency in a human resources environment?
Required Question
Location : Bemidji, MN
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number:
Department: Human Resources
Opening Date: 08/01/2025
Closing Date: 9/18/2025 4:30 PM Central
The Position
POSITION WILL BE OPEN UNTIL FILLED. APPLICATIONS WILL BE REVIEWED EVERY TWO WEEKS.
Beltrami County is creating an eligibility list for a full-time Human Resources Director. The successful applicant will direct and coordinate the day to day business of the Human Resources Department in accordance with policies and goals as determined by the County Board and County Administrator.
Performs complex professional work planning, leading, coordinating, and directing the activities of the Human Resources Department for all County staff, developing and managing policies and procedures, ensuring legal compliance, overseeing risk management, and related work as apparent or assigned. Departmental supervision is exercised over all personnel within the department. Work is performed under the general direction of the County Administrator.
Salary range is $51.65 to $66.71 per hour. Placement depends on factors such as qualifications, internal equity, market conditions, and applicable policy guidelines.
Minimum Qualifications
Education and Experience
Minimum Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree with coursework in Human Resource Management, Business Management, Public Administration, or a related field.
- A combination of education and work experience may qualify: Eight years of related work experience in Human Resource Management, Business Administration, or Public Administration may be substituted for a Bachelor's degree OR four years of related work experience and an Associate's degree in Human Resource Management, Business Management or a related field may be substituted for a Bachelor's degree.
- Three years or more of work experience in Human Resource Management.
- Three years or more of supervisory experience.
- Valid MN driver's license.
Qualification Requirements
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Essential Functions
- Manages, supervises, and directs departmental activities and employees; hires, assigns and directs work, supports, and evaluates department employees.
- Supervises the County's human resources and risk management functions; develops and administers departmental and risk management budget and establishes personnel budgets across all departments.
- Ensures compliance with federal and state legal requirements, including COBRA, Affirmative Action, Pay Equity, ADA, FLSA, PELRA, and Veteran's Preference; serves as Affirmative Action / Equal Opportunity Officer; hears and acts on complaints; oversees human resources information system; completes pay equity, salary, and other surveys and reports.
- Manages labor relations and contract administration activities; coordinates bargaining team efforts; researches, gathers data, plans strategy, and defines issues; analyzes administrative and fiscal impact of union proposals; consults with interested parties; drafts reports, proposals, settlements, and contract revisions.
- Develops, revises, and administers policies and contracts; ensures policies and practices comply with existing laws and regulations; ensures consistent and equitable treatment of employees; ensures countywide compliance with applicant recruitment, interview process, employee onboarding, terminations, benefits, leave administration, salary compliance, and federal/state reporting.
- Advises and assists supervisors and employees on employment issues, disciplinary matters, corrective action, investigations, policies and procedures, office dynamics, and leaves of absences; answers questions, mediates disputes, investigates and rules on complaints and grievances; prepares documentation and testifies in grievance arbitration hearings; advises on policies and procedures.
- Oversees employee benefits administration; coordinates work of labor-management committee on insurance; coordinates bid process for insurance contracts; researches and administers new plans or changes in plan design.
- Oversees risk management functions, including Workers' Compensation, unemployment, property, personnel, auto and liability insurances; coordinates defining of strategies for minimizing risk; ensures appropriate processing of claims, correcting of violations, and return to work process.
- Coordinates job analysis and evaluation process; advises employees and supervisors on issues; evaluates proposals for job evaluation rating changes; recommends changes to County Board; completes, updates, and maintains pay equity compliance requirements.
- Maintains continuing personal contacts with employees and union business agents; interprets rules and contracts; coaches employees with work or personal issues; refers to employee assistance program where appropriate.
- Coordinates supervisor and employee training opportunities.
Comprehensive knowledge of the principles and practices of human resources administration, including wage and salary administration, training, labor/employee relations, safety and risk management and fringe benefits programs; thorough
knowledge state and federal laws related to human resources administration; ability to express ideas effectively both orally and in writing; ability to analyze facts and prepare detailed recommendations and reports; ability to plan, supervise and review the work of subordinates; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with elected officials, county officials, labor union officials, state organizations, employees, vendors, consultants, and the general public.
Physical Requirements
This work requires the occasional exertion of up to 10 pounds of force; work regularly requires sitting and using hands and fingers, frequently requires speaking or hearing and occasionally requires standing, walking, reaching with hands and arms, pushing or pulling, lifting and repetitive motions; work requires close vision, distance vision, ability to adjust focus and depth perception; vocal communication is required for expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word and conveying detailed or important instructions to others accurately, loudly or quickly; hearing is required to perceive information at normal spoken word levels and to receive detailed information through oral communications and/or to make fine distinctions in sound; work requires preparing and analyzing written or computer data, operating motor vehicles or equipment and observing general surroundings and activities; work has no exposure to environmental conditions; work is generally in a quiet location (e.g. library, private offices).
Supplemental Information
- Employment offer contingent upon successfully passing drug screening and background check.
There are a wide variety of benefits available to Beltrami county employees. Visit the Employee Benefits Summary under our website's for more information.
01
I understand that my answers with regard to experience must be supported by the information I have included in my online application. I affirm that the information provided is accurate and true to the best of my knowledge. I understand that any falsification may disqualify me for consideration for this and subsequent recruitments with Beltrami County.
- Yes
- No
02
As a minimum qualification, do you have either: (1) Bachelor's degree with coursework in Human Resource Management, Business Management, Public Administration, or a related field OR (2) Eight years of related work experience in Human Resource Management, Business Administration, or Public Administration as a substitution for a Bachelor's degree OR (3) Four years of related work experience and an Associate's degree in Human Resource Management, Business Management or a related field as a substitution for a Bachelor's degree?
- Yes
- No
03
As a minimum qualification, do you have three years or more of work experience in Human Resource Management? Convert any part-time experience to full-time equivalent (i.e. 20 hours per week for 2 years equals 1 year full-time).
- Yes
- No
04
As a minimum qualification, do you have three years or more of supervisory experience? Convert any part-time experience to full-time equivalent (i.e. 20 hours per week for 2 years equals 1 year full-time).
- Yes
- No
05
Do you have a valid MN driver's license?
- Yes
- No
06
What is your highest level of education completed?
- Bachelor's Degree in Human Resource Management
- Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration
- Bachelor's Degree in Public Administration
- Bachelor's Degree in another related field
- Master's Degree in Human Resource Management
- Master's Degree in Business Administration
- Master's Degree in Public Administration
- Master's Degree in another related field
- None of the above
07
If you selected Bachelor's or Master's degree in another related field, please indicate what the area of study is. If none type N/A.
08
Indicate if you have any of the following certifications:
- SHRM Certified Professional (SHRM-CP)
- SHRM Senior Certified Professional (SHRM-SCP)
- PSHRA-HR Certified Professional (PSHRA-CP)
- PSHRA-HR Senior Certified Professional (PSHRA-SCP)
- None of the above
09
Select the option below that best describes your PAID, FULL-TIME increasingly responsible experience working with Human Resources. Convert any part-time experience to full-time equivalent (i.e. 20 hours per week for 2 years equals 1 year full-time).
- I do not have this experience
- Less than 5 years
- At least 5 years, but less than 6 years
- At least 6 years, but less than 7 years
- At least 7 years, but less than 8 years
- 8 years or more
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Which of the following best describes your level of technological proficiency in a human resources environment?
- Highly Proficient
- Proficient
- Limited
- None of the above
Required Question