Job Description

Interim HR Manager

Work out of Class: Interim HR Manager

Institution: Metropolitan State University

Classification Title: Human Resources Supervisor 3

Bargaining Unit / Union: 217: Commissioner's Plan - Confidential

City: St. Paul

FLSA: Job Exempt

Full Time / Part Time: Full time

Employment Condition: Classified - Temporary (Fixed Term)

Salary Range: $33.61 - $50.52

Important note: this position is internal to current full time Metro State University employees only. Only current Metro State Employees are eligible to apply.

Job Description

Under the general direction of the Vice President of Human Resources and Employee Experience, this position directs the development, implementation, and management of Metro State University's Human Resources department, including employee relations, HR operations, payroll and benefits, talent acquisition, compensation & classification, and performance management. The position directs and supervises the work and performance of HR professional staff and facilitates an inclusive, collaborative, and results-oriented culture with a focus on continuous improvement.

Salary Range: $64,310- $94,141

Minimum Qualifications

• Three years professional HR experience; Bachelors in HR or related field may substitute for 1 year experience and Masters in HR or related field may substitute for 2 years of experience. Experience with federal and Minnesota employment and personnel laws and rules.
• Strong analytical skills involving data analysis, data management and use of metrics and analytics to drive decisions.
• Experience in building trusting and collegial relationships, using ability to collaborate to find creative, timely, and effective solutions.
• Excellent verbal and written communication and presentation skills.
• Proficiency in Office 365, Microsoft Suite, including SharePoint, MS Teams and MS Forms.

Preferred Qualifications

• PHR or SPHR certification.
• Previous supervising or leadership experience.
• Previous Minnesota State Colleges and Universities, or State of Minnesota Human Resource experience.
• Experience in labor and employee relations, compensation and benefits administration, classification concepts, human resource information systems (HRIS), talent acquisition, and performance management.

Work Shift (Hours / Days of work) Monday-Friday 8 am-4:30 pm

Telework (Yes/No) Yes, at the discretion of the supervisor.

About Metro State University provides an excellent, inclusive, and engaging education to eliminate opportunity gaps and empower our students to lead our communities to a prosperous and equitable future. The university offers programs leading to baccalaureate, masters, and applied doctoral degrees. We provide accessible, high quality liberal arts, professional, and graduate education with continued emphasis on marginalized groups, including adult learners.

Important note: this position is internal to current full time Metro State University employees only. Only current Metro State Employees are eligible to apply.

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: 09-19-2025

Position End Date: 09-22-2025

Open Date: 09-12-2025

Close Date:

Posting Contact Name: Maya Washington-Zeigler

Posting Contact Email: maya.washington-zeigler@metrostate.edu

Job Tags

Full time, Temporary work, Part time, Fixed term contract, Interim role, Work at office, Remote work, Monday to Friday, Shift work,

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