College Human Resources Officer

College Human Resources Officer

The College Human Resources Officer (CHRO) provides leadership and strategic direction for the human resources operation of the College. The CHRO is a trusted advisor whose empathy is demonstrated through inclusiveness and service to others, and who possesses integrity, humility, and an inviting demeanor that puts those around them at ease. The CHRO is sensitive to and possesses an understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, and ethnic backgrounds of individuals. The CHRO possesses a clear understanding of legal compliance; recruitment and retention; workforce planning and design; talent management; change management; organizational and performance management; benefits administration; onboarding; and training and development. The position serves as the Affirmative Action Officer (AAO), oversees the administration of personnel and labor relations contracts / plans / policies for the College employees, performing the duties with significant discretion and substantial involvement in the development, interpretation, and implementation of college and system policies and federal and state laws.

The CHRO is responsible for the day-to-day operation of the division, promoting high quality customer service, and is a champion for continuous quality improvement in all aspects of professionalism and customer service. The CHRO supports the supervisors / managers through the application of a comprehensive performance management system; and provides guidance to supervisors on how to coach, offer continuous feedback and formal performance appraisals, and how to strategically manage employees to support professional growth while employed at the College.

Principle Responsibilities and Results

Provide vision, leadership and strategic direction for the Human Resources in support of the mission of the College.

Employee Development and Management : Manage and develop employee performance and development systems.

Labor Relations : Administer and interpret labor contracts / plans.

Compliance Administration : Ensure the College complies with federal and state legislation.

Benefit Administration : Oversee the compensation programs in accordance with Minnesota Management and Budget and system office guidelines including salary, benefits, workers compensation, and unemployment.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources or related field.
• A minimum of five years of successful and progressively responsible professional experience in human resource management in a medium to large organization.
• Experience with collective bargaining and union contract administration.
• Demonstrate high level of skills in leadership, management, supervisory, organizational and human relations.
• Demonstrate 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.
• Experience developing, organizing, and administering budgets

Preferred Qualification

Work Shift : Monday-Friday 7 : 30am-4 : 00pm or 8 : 00am-4 : 30pm

Telework : Telework available up to one day per week, subject to departmental needs

Salary Range : $113,006- $139,466

About : Minnesota State College Southeast is an open-access, public, not-for-profit comprehensive technical and community college. Our campuses are located in the historic river towns of Red Wing and Winona, set sixty miles apart along the Mississippi. The two campuses have distinctive characteristics but are one college in structure, policies, procedures, and mission. Both campuses offer small class sizes, state-of-the-art facilities, and an environment that is friendly and supportive.

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 : 10-07-2025

Position End Date :

Open Date : 08-27-2025

Close Date : 09-23-2025

Posting Contact Name : Alecia Carol Spagnoletti

Posting Contact Email : alecia.spagnoletti@southeastmn.edu