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To apply for an advertised position,
please send your resume and cover letter to:
Human Resources Manager
fax: (612) 672-3846
e-mail: hr@mplsfoundation.org

Human Resources Manager
(open until filled)

Reports to: Vice President, Finance and Administration

Position Classification: Full time, Exempt

Position Purpose: To manage the human resource function of The Minneapolis Foundation. This position will oversee, develop, and administer,  a variety of human resource activities.  Major areas of responsibility include, recruitment and selection, employee relations, performance management, organizational development, compensation, benefits, training and development, employment law and compliance.  This position also serves as an active member of the Foundation’s Leadership Team and provides supervision to the Executive/HR Administrator and HR Intern.

Education and Experience Requirements: Bachelor’s degree in human resources or a related field.  Certification and/or Master’s degree preferred.  Five or more years of related work experience, considerable knowledge of principles and practices of the human resources field including: compensation, benefits, employee relations, recruitment and selection, training and development, performance management, employment law and compliance.  Proficiency in word processing and spreadsheet software as well as general technical aptitude.   Previous supervisory experience and work in a non-profit setting is preferred.

Essential Functions:

  • Capacity to communicate orally, in writing and through active listening with a variety of audiences
  • Ability to work at a computer for extended periods of time
  • Ability to prioritize and complete multiple assignments
  • Ability to exercise independent judgment while recognizing situations in which independent judgment should not be employed
  • Aptitude for managing complex projects within deadlines
  • Ability to set own priorities
  • Aptitude for establishing and maintaining positive working relationships with a variety of internal and external constituents
  • Ability to maintain confidentiality and a high level of discretion
  • Ability and commitment to work as a team member

Mandatory Qualities and Skills:

  • Solid base of knowledge and understanding of the human resources field and concepts as well as related administrative practices
  • Exemplary interpersonal skills that build respect, trust, confidence and credibility amongst various stakeholders
  • Strong organizational, planning and time-management skills
  • Effective communication skills whether writing, listening, or speaking

Duties and Responsibilities (Include, but are not limited to):

Recruitment -  Manage the recruitment and selection of a high performing workforce:

  • Consult with hiring managers to identify current and explore future workforce needs and translate into job specifications
  • Source positions to ensure TMF is reaching a wide and diverse candidate audience
  • Facilitate the selection process and provide training in recruitment techniques
  • Oversee applicant communication and tracking performed by the Sr. Administrative Assistant
  • Conduct or supervise the Executive/HR Administrator or HR Intern in conducting screenings, references, background checks, job offers and other logistical tasks associated with recruitment

Benefits -  Oversee and administer various employee health and welfare benefit plans and communications:

  • Manage the annual open enrollment process while providing guidance to the Executive/HR Administrator in related tasks
  • Evaluate and advise on benefit plan design
  • Update and maintain the Flexible Benefit Plan
  • Ensure the timely processing of all enrollments, terminations, and other employee changes by the Executive/HR Administrator in conjunction with the insurance carriers
  • Facilitate and manage leaves of absence and other time off benefits
  • Oversee third party administration of the Section 125 health and dependent care and HRA reimbursements
  • Supervise the administration of parking and transportation benefits by the Sr. Administrative Assistant

Compensation -  Evaluate and contribute to overall compensation program design:

  • Determine starting salaries, perform market pricing, range and title evaluations for individual positions as required
  • Administer the annual merit increase process and pool
  • Communicate ‘total rewards’ to employees

Performance Management:

  • Manage the annual and mid-year performance evaluation process
  • Advise, coach, and participate in complex performance matters as requested
  • Assist managers in defining the knowledge, skills, and abilities required for various positions and maintaining job descriptions

Employee Relations & Recognition -  Promote positive employee relations and satisfaction through open communication and recognition programs

  • Develop and maintain employee recognition guidelines
  • Administer and advise on the length of service program
  • Create and carry out annual staff recognition events in conjunction with the Events Planner and volunteer committees

Records & Compliance:

  • Ensure the confidential maintenance of all personnel and benefit records
  • Update and maintain the Employee Handbook: Policies and Procedures
  • Develop new policies and provide interpretation as needed
  • Act as the gatekeeper for release of employee information

Training & Development -Provide overall guidance and resources to ensure adequate training for staff in the skills they need to perform their jobs:

  • Oversee new employee orientation and continually work to improve content
  • Conduct HR training with new staff and coordinate other staff responsible for training
  • Develop core competencies for various positions in consultation with the supervising manager and/or IS Manager
  • Negotiate rates for core computer training and track and distribute vouchers

Organizational Development - Partner with management to improve organizational efficiencies and effectiveness:

  • Contribute to strategic planning process
  • Assist in facilitating change, improving team working dynamics, and work process improvements
  • Conduct ‘climate’ surveys such as employee opinion surveys, exit interviews, and other feedback instruments

Safety:

  • Administer the organization’s occupational health and safety program collaboratively with the Office Manager
  • Comply with all OSHA and other legally mandated reporting and procedural requirements

General:

  • Identify and implement improvements to the various systems and processes that provide infrastructure to the HR function
  • Maintain and oversee the HR budget
  • Supervise the Executive/HR Administrator, HR Intern and provide work direction to the Sr. Administrative Assistant.
  • Contribute as an active member of the Leadership Team and Finance & Administration department
  • Participate in various organization-wide activities
  • Maintain active participation in the field
  • Manage consultant and vendor relations for a variety of HR functions
  • Perform other duties as assigned or required by the nature of this position

Measures of Accountability (Include, but are not limited to):

  • Degree to which areas of responsibility are managed and quality of work is maintained
  • Degree to which cooperative and effective work relationships are demonstrated
  • Extent to which various forms of communications are effective
  • Degree to which confidentiality and discretion is demonstrated
  • Degree to which adherence to policies and procedures is demonstrated
  • Extent to which work time is scheduled to effectively meet accountability requirements
  • Degree to which regular and reliable attendance at work is maintained

The Minneapolis Foundation is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

posted 3/12/08

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