Human Resources Director

The City of Edina seeks an experienced, strategic problem solver and relationship builder to serve as its next Human Resources Director. The Human Resources Director reports to the Assistant City Manager and serves as a key member of the City’s Executive Leadership Team as one of 10 department directors. The HR Director oversees all HR programs, services and systems, including talent acquisition, labor and employee relations, classification and compensation, benefits, safety and risk management, compliance, policy development and organizational development. The HR Director serves as the lead negotiator with the City’s six unions. The HR Director is responsible for ensuring that people systems align with the City’s strategic goals, values and culture.

The HR Department consists of 6.25 FTEs, including an Assistant HR Director, HR Generalist, Staffing Specialist, Payroll Specialist, Risk & Safety Manager, HR Support Specialist (PT) and HR Project Manager (PT). The department also receives formalized support from the City’s Organizational Development Manager. The department partners with 10 City departments and supports more than 350 full-time and 400-500 seasonal and part-time employees annually, with more than 1,000 people employed over the course of a typical year.

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

The 2026 salary range for the Human Resources Director is $138,727-$173,409. The City of Edina offers a competitive benefits package, including participation in the Public Employees Retirement Association (PERA) pension plan, medical and dental insurance, life insurance, paid leave programs and additional voluntary benefits.

HOW TO APPLY

Applications are accepted through the end of the day on Monday, December 29, 2025. Interested candidates should apply online with resume, cover letter and contact information for five professional references at Careers | MGT (formerly GovHR).  Confidential inquiries may be directed to Pam Dmytrenko, Tel: 612-747-7714, MGT Approved Independent Executive Recruiter.  First-round interviews with the City of Edina are anticipated on January 29, 2026. The City of Edina, MN, is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

NOTICE OF VACANCY - DIRECTOR OF HUMAN RESOURCES

Responsibilities:

The Director of Human Resources is responsible for the overall administration of human resources operations.  Responsibilities include: supervision of human resources department staff; lead negotiator during collective bargaining; investigation of Title IX complaints and all other allegations of employee misconduct; management of the recruitment and selection process; compliance with state and federal employment rules, regulations and laws; and is the designated local education agency representative for designated programs.  The Director of Human Resources may also be designated as the District representative to various community agencies/organizations and performs additional administrative duties as assigned by the Superintendent of Schools.

Qualifications:

Applicants must have a minimum of a bachelor’s degree in human resources, Business Administration, or a closely related field; and at least five years of supervisory experience in human resources.  Other desired qualifications include:  supervisory experience; experience in collective bargaining; and knowledge of state and federal rules, regulations and laws in relation to human resources and personnel management.

Position Available:

Immediately.

Compensation:

The starting annual salary is $146,323 with a competitive fringe benefit package.

Deadline and Application Process:

Apply at:  www.isd31.net, select Apply Now or Careers

Application deadline: December 19, 2025. 

Application materials must be submitted with your online application and should include:  a letter of application, a current resume, college transcripts, and five letters of recommendation.

For questions please contact:
Jody DeVries

Human Resources Specialist

Bemidji Area Schools

502 Minnesota Avenue NW

Bemidji, MN  56601

218-333-3100 ext. 31111

jody_devries@isd31.net

Application Procedure:
Qualified applicants must complete an online application on or before the posting deadline, 4:00 p.m., Wednesday, November 19, 2025, using AppliTrack (job application) on the Duluth Public School District website www.isd709.org.
Please attach a cover letter, resume and transcript. 

In addition to rewarding career opportunities, Duluth Public Schools offers an excellent benefit package to employees who are hired into positions scheduled to work 24 hours/week or more. Benefits include, but are not limited to the following:

Medical/Prescription Drug Plan with Health Reimbursement Arrangement

• Single Coverage – District pays 100% of premium (FREE) + contributes $2,612.50 into HRA annually
• Family Coverage – District pays 75% of premium (25% employee contribution) + contributes $5,225.00 into HRA annually

Dental Plan

• Single Coverage – District pays 100% of Basic premium (FREE)
• Family Coverage – District pays 25% of Premium

Life Insurance

• District provides minimum of $100,000 of life insurance at no cost, employee may purchase supplemental life insurance

 Long Term Disability

• District-provided at no cost to employee

Flexible Spending Accounts

• Employees may elect to contribute on a pre-tax basis to Health Flexible Spending Accounts and Dependent Care Accounts

Retirement

• The District contributes 7.5% of your total salary in the Public Employees Retirement Association) pension plan.
• Employees may also elect to participate in Retirement Savings Plan options.

Time Off

• Paid/floating holidays, sick/personal leave, vacation, etc. 

Contact Information:
If you have any questions, please contact us via email at noncerthr@isd709.org or call 218-336-8722.

To apply visit us at Online Employment Application | Open Positions