Position Type:
Rochester Operations Professional Employees
Date Posted:
8/5/2025
Location:
Edison Building
Date Available:
As soon as possible
Closing Date:
08/17/2025
ESTIMATED INTERVIEW DATE: Ongoing
WORK SCHEDULE: Full-time; 260 days; 8 hours per day; Monday – Friday
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2025-2026 260 Day Work Calendar
CLASSIFICATION: ROPE, Exempt; D-6-1
SALARY RANGE: $95,047-$121,742 with advancement to $148,512 (pro-rated based upon hire date)
Click link below to review the 2024-2026 Rochester Operations Professional Employees Work Unit Agreement containing salary schedule.
ROPE Statement of Understanding 2024-2026
BENEFITS: Benefits available.
Contact Employee Services @ 507-328-4280 for detailed benefits information. Please reference the exact job posting.
If you have questions regarding the position, contact the Executive Director of Human Resources, Karl Bakken.
If you have questions regarding a job posting, contact the Office of Human Resources @ 507-328-4321 or email [email protected]
JOB SUMMARY:
The Human Resource Manager directs:The daily operations of the human resources office to ensure that all areas of responsibility operate with accuracy and efficiency.
The recruitment, selection, hiring and on-boarding of high quality employees.
The District-wide staffing and transfer process for instructional staff.
Effective orientation and induction for new staff that will serve to create and maintain a positive climate of support and success.
A comprehensive process for effective evaluation of RPS staff
Strategic recruitment and retention with an emphasis on improving employee retention by reducing employee turnover and increasing employee job satisfaction.
Ongoing compliance in matters pertaining to human resource practices and laws.
The Human Resources Manager also assists in contract negotiations, performance management, updating and maintaining contracts, assisting administrators and other employees with contract interpretation, and is a member of the District Leadership Group.
Performs other comparable duties of a like or similar nature as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources Administration, Business or related field required, Master’s degree preferred.
Minimum of three years experience in a supervisory human resources role
Prior human resources experience in public education, school district, or the public sector strongly preferred
Experience with union negotiations and collective bargaining, and Human Resource Information System administration
Understanding of state and federal employment law, including, but not limited to Mn Paid Leave, ESST, FMLA, ADA, Title IX, and EEOC regulations, Pay Equity, and wage and hour laws
Knowledge of principles, concepts, fundamentals, techniques and best practices of staff recruitment, especially in the public education sector.
Knowledge of the operations and applications used in maintaining job applicant files, records and job applicant data.
Knowledge of principles, concepts, fundamentals, techniques and best practices of employee induction, orientation and staff development.
Understanding of MN teacher licensure rules and regulations, especially as it pertains to identifying alternative pathways to teacher licensure.
Knowledge of human resources recordkeeping, compliance reporting, and administrative requirements pertaining to personnel records and employee data.
Knowledge of school district organizations, functions, operations and jobs; understanding of educational goals, teaching, educational systems and district philosophy as it impacts the support functions and responsibilities of the Coordinator job duties.
Knowledge and experience with compensation evaluation
Knowledge and experience with effective writing of job descriptions and postings
Demonstrated ability to positively relate with staff and public.
Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
Commitment to Equity: Rochester Public Schools is committed to diversifying its workforce to better reflect the community we serve. We believe the practices used in recruiting, interviewing, hiring, supporting, and promoting staff must include and honor, at every level, those who represent the diverse identities of our schools and community.
https://www.rochesterschools.org/equity-statement
Common and Shared Accountabilities for All Positions
Employees of the Rochester Public School District #535 are expected to support the goals, model and promote an environment that is respectful for all, and work collaboratively with other staff to focus on the needs of the learner. A quality, customer focus that conveys a welcome attitude, an adaptability to change, and a desire for continuous improvement is also expected of all employees. In addition, staff are to respect confidential matters, encourage a safe and secure environment throughout the schools, and be dependable and accountable employees.
District Information: To learn more about Rochester Public Schools, visit www.rochesterschools.org.
All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to protected characteristics such as race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, or disability.