Human Resources Manager

Human Resources Manager
Location: Winona, MN

Hiawatha Valley Education District provides special education services to 13 School Districts and 2 Charter Schools within five counties of southeast Minnesota: Fillmore, Houston, Olmsted, Wabasha, and Winona. Hiawatha Valley Education District also has a Setting IV Behavior Program, located in Kellogg, MN that provides programming for grades K-12 students with challenging behaviors currently receiving special education services. Hiawatha Valley Education District provides programming for students with Autism Spectrum Disorder located in Hokah, MN. Hiawatha Valley Education District is committed to providing the best special education services to staff, students, and member districts in southeast Minnesota. Come join our team to be a part of a great organization!

POSITION:
In this role, the Human Resources Manager will perform human resources related duties in the following functional areas: recruitment and onboarding, engagement and retention strategies, labor relations, policy and compliance, leave of absence administration, HRIS, and employee relations.

SALARY/BENEFITS:   Competitive salary and benefits package. Based on years of experience and credentials.

QUALIFICATIONS:3-5 years of Human Resources experience in a high growth and change-oriented environment required
Bachelors in Human Resources Management or related field strongly preferred
SHRM-CP or SHRM-SCP preferred
Strong communication skills, consulting skills, and problem solving skills
Business and operations acumen when making decisions
Experience with and ability to implement and work with a variety of Human Resource Information Systems (HRIS)

RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE (but not limited to):    Manage all aspects of the employee life cycle, such as recruiting, onboarding, learning & development, and exit interviews.
Assist Directors of Special Education with employee relations including performance, coaching, workplace conduct, employee concerns and complaints.
Implement, maintain and communicate policies, procedures, laws, standards and other government and state regulations.
Create working relationships with union officials to adhere to terms of union contracts.
Manage grievance procedures by answering and settling grievances, and by scheduling hearings between union personnel and supervisor.
Communicate and administer Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) paperwork to employees.
Work with Minnesota Department of Education for licensure compliance.
Supervise Payroll/Benefits Coordinator and CSPD Coordinator
Implement, manage, and work with a variety of HRIS
Attend Board of Director meetings and work with Board of Director committees
Other duties as assigned.

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS: This position works out of the District Office in Winona, MN.  This position will be required to travel between HVED programs in Kellogg, MN and Hokah, MN.

FLSA: Exempt