Human Resource Manager

Job Description

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Job ID: 35056
Agency: Bureau of Human Resources and Administration
Location:Pierre, SD is preferred, but statewide will be considered. Salary: $73,000 - $90,000 Annual Salary, depending on qualifications
Pay Grade: L
Closing Date: 3/20/26

This is a Full-Time 40 Hours Weekly position with the Bureau of Human Resources and Administration. For more information on the Bureau of Human Resources and Administration, please visit https://www.sd.gov/bhra .

Are you an experienced HR professional looking for a new challenge? Are you passionate about partnering with leadership, driving initiatives, delivering on objectives, supporting the balance between the organization and employees, and working in all facets of HR? Are you driven by the purpose to serve? This position could be the right, next career step.

The HRM is responsible for a full range of HR services including employee relations, legal compliance, staffing, total rewards, and workforce planning. In this role, you would collaborate with and supervise HR Generalists.

Responsibilities:

• serve as an internal HR consultant to executive leadership (including Cabinet members) on people and organizational-related HR items, including state government policies and procedures;
• proactively develop and recommend HR strategic/tactical plans to support agency goals;
• analyze data trends and patterns and raise awareness of implications;
• assess the need for talent in relation to business changes;
• resolve employee relations issues using sound judgment and a solution-oriented approach;
• facilitate organization and leadership development efforts;
• act as a change agent by identifying opportunities to improve organizational effectiveness;
• perform other duties as assigned.

The Ideal Candidate Will Have:

The ability to develop effective partnerships at all levels within the organization, as well as, function as a strong partner/adviser to organizational leadership. Excellent communication skills both verbal and written, and excellent customer service skills. Additionally, working knowledge of laws/regulations related to human resources, including but not limited to: EEO/Affirmative Action, FLSA, FMLA are required.

A BS or BA in Human Resources or related field, 3-5 years experience in Human Resource field progressing in responsibility, and Human Resource certification are preferred.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Knowledge of:

• working knowledge of most HR functions and relevant laws and regulations;
• competency-based human resource applications;
• effective interpersonal skills, including the ability to influence, negotiate, resolve conflicts, and effectively coach both managers and employees.

Ability to:

• use tact, diplomacy, discretion, and to handle highly confidential information;
• partner with Senior Leadership on planning and implementation of strategic goals. establish credibility, trust, and partnership at all levels of the organization;
• supervise Human Resource professionals at the specialist and generalist level;
• prioritize tasks and to delegate them when appropriate;
• influence, change thinking, or gain acceptance from others in sensitive situations without damaging relationships;
• work collaboratively in a team setting and provide leadership.

Additional Requirements: To be considered, please attach your resume and cover letter.

This position is exempt from the Civil Service Act.

The State of South Dakota does not sponsor work visas for new or existing employees. All persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and complete an Employment Eligibility Verification, Form I-9. The State of South Dakota as an employer will be using E-Verify to complete employment eligibility verification upon hire.

The State of South Dakota offers $0 premium employee health insurance option plus eleven paid holidays, generous vacation and sick leave accrual, dental, vision, and other insurance options, and retirement benefits. You can view our benefits information here . This position is a member of Class A retirement under SDRS.

Must apply online: https://gen-stateofsouthdako-trn.inforcloudsuite.com/hcm/xmlhttp/shorturl.do?key=3MH
You must apply online, emailed resumes or submissions will not be accepted.
South Dakota Bureau of Human Resources
Telephone: 605.773.3148 Email: careers@state.sd.us
http://bhr.sd.gov/workforus
"An Equal Opportunity Employer"

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