**All Job Postings will close at 12:01 a.m. CT on the specified Closing Date (if designated).** **Working Title:** Vice President of Human Resources **Institution:** Northland Community and Technical College **Classification Title:** MnSCU Administrator 5 **Bargaining Unit / Union:** 220: Minnesota State Administrator's Plan **City:** East Grand ForksNLND - Thief River Falls Campus **FLSA:** Job Exempt **Full Time / Part Time:** Full time **Employment Condition:** Unclassified - Unlimited Academic **Salary Range:** $79,000.00 - $126,500.00 **Job Description** The Vice President of Human Resources provides vision, leadership, and strategic direction for the human resources activities of the college, overseeing the recruitment, training, development, and engagement of talent for all divisions of the institution. Lead the college’s efforts to promote a relationship-based culture that respects and honors the talents of the employees of Northland Community and Technical College (NCTC). Responsibilities include the administration of personnel and labor relations policy for approximately 225 classified and unclassified administrators, managers, faculty, professional, clerical, and maintenance employees; adherence to collective bargaining agreements; recruitment, and onboarding processes for all positions; employee engagement and performance management; leadership and staff training and development; classification, compensation, and benefits administration; HRIS systems administration; and supervision of the Human Resources office. Principles of diversity, affirmative action, and equal employment opportunity will be applied to all college human resources practices. This position involves significant discretion and substantial involvement in the development, interpretation, and implementation of college policy. This position provides confidential advice to the president and administrative team. This position also serves as the Affirmative Action Officer. + **Collective Bargaining Agreement and Personnel Plan Administration:** Provide leadership, direction, policy and procedure development and implementation in the area of collective bargaining agreement and personnel plan administration. + **Recruitment, Selection and Onboarding:** Provide leadership, direction, and policy and procedure development and implementation in the areas of recruitment, selection, and onboarding for classified and unclassified positions. + **Employee Engagement and Performance Management:** Provide leadership, direction, and policy and procedure development and implementation in the areas of employee engagement, improving college culture, and performance management. + **Training and Development:** Provide leadership, direction, and policy and procedure development, and implementation in the areas of leadership, staff training and development, and mandatory training programs. + **Classification, Compensation and Benefits Administration:** Provide leadership, direction, and policy and procedure development, and implementation in the areas of classification, compensation, and benefits administration. + **HRIS Systems Oversight** + **Personnel Management and Supervision:** Provide supervisory authority for direct reports in the areas of human resources and payroll to achieve the objectives of each area. + **Other Duties as Assigned:** + Participate in committee meetings as part of the president’s executive and leadership teams. + Represent NCTC at other meetings, Minnesota State assignments and task forces, and joint collaborative efforts. + Chair committees and perform other duties as assigned by the president. + Serve as the college’s Data Practices Compliance Official. + Provide guidance and assistance for OCR Reviews. + Serve as the Title IX Officer. + Serve as the Campus Diversity Officer. + Serve as Coordinator for ADA employees requests. + Serve as a member of the President’s Cabinet. + Serve as the College’s 1.B.1 Officer + Serve as the College’s 1.B.3 Officer + Serve as the college’s Affirmative Action Officer. Develop and implement the college’s biannual affirmative action plan. Conduct workforce analysis to determine EEO categories where disparities exist and establish hiring goals to increase the diversity of faculty and staff. **Minimum Qualifications** The Vice President of Human Resources must have the expertise and experience to lead the human resources activities of a student-centered college and possess the following qualifications. + Bachelor's degree and four years of successful and progressively responsible professional experience in human resource management OR eight years of successful and progressively responsible professional experience in human resource management. + Demonstrated high level of skills in leadership, management, supervisory, organizational, and human relations. + Demonstrated competence in 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. + Knowledge of principles of continuous improvement and quality 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. + Demonstrated effective written and verbal communication skills. + High degree of computer literacy, including proficiency and demonstrated ability to use technology to develop business process efficiencies. **Preferred Qualification** + Advanced degree in Human Resource Management, Law, Organizational Management, or a related field. + Experience in public sector and/or higher education human resource management. + Experience in employee relations/labor relations, 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. + Demonstrated high level of cultural competency and ability to build relationships with internal and external stakeholders. **Other Requirements** **Work Shift (Hours / Days of work)** **Telework (Yes/No)** **About** Northland is a comprehensive two-year community & technical college with campuses in East Grand Forks and Thief River Falls, MN. We are united as one college to increase educational access, support student success, strengthen partnerships, and advance equity in the communities we serve. Working together to improve the state we love. What do Minnesota's State employees have in common? + A sense of purpose in their work + Connection with their coworkers and communities + Opportunities for personal and professional growth Benefits As an employee, you'll have access to one of the most affordable health insurance plans in Minnesota, along with other benefits to help you and your family be well. Your benefits may include: + Paid vacation and sick leave + 12 paid holidays each year + Low-cost medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug plans + Fertility care, including IVF + Diabetes care + Dental and orthodontic care for adults and children + 6 weeks paid leave for parents of newborn or newly adopted children + Pension plan that provides income when you retire (after working at least three years) + Employer paid life insurance + to provide support for your family in the event of death + Short-term and long-term disability + insurance that can provide income if you are unable to work due to illness or injury + Tax-free expense accounts for health, dental, and dependent care + Resources that provide support and promote physical, emotional, social, and financial well-being Support to help you reach your career goals: + Training, classes, and professional development + Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (Some positions may qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. For more information, visit the Federal Student Aid website at studentaid.gov) Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for work/life support: + A voluntary confidential program that helps employees and their families with life challenges that may impact overall health, personal well-being, or job performance + Common sources of stress can be addressed through the EAP: mental health, relationship challenges (personal and work), grief and loss, finances, and legal issues + Daily Living/Convenience Services: Chore services, home repair, trip planning, child/elder care programs, resources and benefits eligibility varies based on type of employment, agency, funding availability, union/collective bargaining agreement, location, and length of service with the State of Minnesota. Other Information Employment information for this position can be found in its collective bargaining agreement or its plan document at http://mn.gov/mmb/employee-relations/labor-relations/Labor/ . AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER Minnesota State is an equal opportunity employer/educator committed to the principles of diversity. We prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their race, sex, color, creed, religion, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or membership in a local commission as defined by law. As an affirmative action employer, we actively seek and encourage applications from women, minorities, persons with disabilities, and individuals with protected veteran status. Reasonable accommodations will be made to all qualified applicants with disabilities. If you are an individual with a disability who needs assistance or cannot access the online job application system, please contact Kari Beito at 218-683-8632 or email kari.beito@northlandcollege.edu . Please indicate what assistance is needed. Benefits Information: At Minnesota State, we have a GREAT BENEFITS PACKAGE! Our generous benefits include 11 paid Holidays, Vacation Time, Sick Time, six weeks of Paid Parental Leave, low cost medical and dental insurance with low deductibles ($150 - $1500), a Pension Plan, 457(b) and 403(b) retirement plans and other retirement investment options, pre-tax medical and dental expense (with roll-over option) and dependent care accounts, employer paid life insurance, short and long term disability, as well as professional development and a tuition waiver program for employees and their dependents, etc. We promote the health and well-being of our employees and take work/life balance seriously. **Benefits Information:** At Minnesota State, we have a GREAT BENEFITS PACKAGE! Our generous benefits include 11 paid Holidays, Vacation Time, Sick Time, six weeks of Paid Parental Leave, low cost medical and dental insurance with low deductibles ($250 - $1500), a Pension Plan, 457(b) and 403(b) retirement plans and other retirement investment options, pre-tax medical and dental expense (with roll-over option) and dependent care accounts, employer paid life insurance, short and long term disability, as well as professional development and a tuition waiver program for employees and their dependents, etc. We promote the health and well-being of our employees and take work/life balance seriously. **Desired Start Date:** 05-21-2025 **Position End Date:** **Open Date:** 01-28-2025 **Close Date:** **Posting Contact Name:** Kari Beito **Posting Contact Email:** ly8635ls@minnstate.edu