Join the leadership team of one of Minnesota’s largest, most progressive non-profit, human services organizations--whose history and reputation of successfully meeting the needs of children, families, the elderly, and persons with disabilities through positive change began over 150 years ago! The organization is comprised of approximately 2600 employees and has revenues of $200+ million dollars.

Lutheran Social Service of MN is seeking a seasoned HR professional with proven experience as a strategic and knowledgeable HR business leader for the position of Vice President, HR. The successful candidate will lead a staff of 11 HR professionals and manage a budget of $2+ million dollars. The position provides executive leadership to the HR function and has broad responsibilities for the development of the Human Resources strategies, which advance the organization’s multi-year objectives for service innovation and delivery, improving health outcomes, and strengthening its commitment to Social Justice and standing as an Antiracism organization.

The VP HR position will serve as a member of the CEO’s Cabinet, an advisor to the executive team and as the primary HR Business Partner to the senior leadership team.

Primary roles and responsibilities include:

• Provide overall leadership to the HR staff;
• Identify, develop and lead the strategic direction of the organization’s HR business practices;
• Direct the HR functions for talent acquisition, employee relations and compliance, employee engagement, learning and development, compensation and benefits, and workforce business analytics;
• Provide leadership and guidance to the organization’s initiatives supporting the Anti-Racism stand and Social Justice;
• Exhibit behaviors that reflect the LSS mission and commitment to Trustworthiness and its Stand for Social Justice and Racial Equity.

Position Requirements:

• Education:

-BA or MBA; Degree in Human Resources/Labor Relations or Business Administration desired

• Work Experience:

- At least 7 years’ experience as a senior leader with responsibility for leading the HR function in the areas of legal compliance, staffing/recruitment, compensation planning and analysis, benefit planning, learning and development, and knowledge of HRIS and LMS systems.

- Experience in OD practices to achieve operational excellence in a highly complex work environment.

What sets us apart?

We are a Top Workplace in Minnesota! LSS again received this special designation by the Star Tribune Top Workplace employee engagement survey. This is the third time our employees’ feedback has landed us on the Top Workplace list. This recognition is achieved by organizations whose employees give them high marks as a great place to work. LSS ranked 40 for large employers on the list of 175 Top Workplace employers. Our workplace culture is built on the Seven Fs (Faith, Family, Finances, Fitness, Friends, Fun and Future), to create a supportive, positive work environment for all employees and to deliver operational excellence.