DIRECTOR OF HUMAN RESOURCES

Bemidji Area Schools is seeking an exceptional Director of Human Resources to provide leadership and direction for our Human Resources Department. This position will work in collaboration with the Superintendent and Leadership Team to advance the strategic mission of the district.

About the District

Bemidji is nestled in the northern woods and beautiful lakes of Minnesota. Bemidji is a regional center with a total population of 40,000 people making up the Bemidji Area Schools service area. The city of Bemidji is located on the southwest shores of Lake Bemidji and is a popular vacation destination for avid outdoor enthusiasts, fishing excursions, or just playing on the water. As a regional center, Bemidji offers restaurants, shopping, a vibrant downtown, tourism, and unmatched natural beauty.  

Bemidji Area Schools has been recognized for educational excellence, with several schools highlighted by the Minnesota Department of Education as Best Practice Schools. In addition, Bemidji Middle School has been recognized as a Best Middle School two years in a row.

Bemidji Area Schools offers a wide range of opportunities for students, including athletics, music and the arts, diverse learning opportunities, Advanced Placement and college-level coursework, and career exploration programs. Our dedicated faculty and staff of 850 employees supports the success of every student. We have strong elementary and early childhood programs that build a solid foundation for learning. With a focus on community, innovation, and student growth, Bemidji Area Schools is a top choice for families and a great place to work.

Responsibilities

The Director of Human Resources is responsible for the overall administration of the District’s human resources operations. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Supervision of Human Resources department staff
• Serves as lead negotiator during collective bargaining
•  Manages recruitment, selection processes, and accountability processes
• Ensures compliance with state and federal employment laws, rules, and regulations
• Serving as the Local Education Agency (LEA) representative for designated programs
• Performs additional administrative duties as assigned by the Superintendent of Schools

Qualifications

Applicants must possess:

• A minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a closely related field
• At least five (5) years of supervisory experience in human resources

Preferred qualifications include:

• Experience in public collective bargaining
• Knowledge of state and federal employment laws, rules, and regulations related to human resources and personnel management

Position Available

• Immediately

Compensation

• The starting annual salary is $146,323, with a competitive fringe benefit package.

Application Process and Deadline

• Apply online at www.isd31.net by selecting Apply Now or Careers.
• Application deadline: January 27, 2026

Application materials must be submitted with the online application and should include:

• Letter of application
• Current résumé
• College transcripts
• Five (5) letters of recommendation

Contact Information
For questions, please contact:
Jody DeVries
Human Resources Specialist
Bemidji Area Schools
502 Minnesota Avenue NW
Bemidji, MN 56601
218-333-3100 ext. 31111
jody_devries@isd31.net

Human Resources Director

The City of Edina seeks an experienced, strategic problem solver and relationship builder to serve as its next Human Resources Director. The Human Resources Director reports to the Assistant City Manager and serves as a key member of the City’s Executive Leadership Team as one of 10 department directors. The HR Director oversees all HR programs, services and systems, including talent acquisition, labor and employee relations, classification and compensation, benefits, safety and risk management, compliance, policy development and organizational development. The HR Director serves as the lead negotiator with the City’s six unions. The HR Director is responsible for ensuring that people systems align with the City’s strategic goals, values and culture.

The HR Department consists of 6.25 FTEs, including an Assistant HR Director, HR Generalist, Staffing Specialist, Payroll Specialist, Risk & Safety Manager, HR Support Specialist (PT) and HR Project Manager (PT). The department also receives formalized support from the City’s Organizational Development Manager. The department partners with 10 City departments and supports more than 350 full-time and 400-500 seasonal and part-time employees annually, with more than 1,000 people employed over the course of a typical year.

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

The 2026 salary range for the Human Resources Director is $138,727-$173,409. The City of Edina offers a competitive benefits package, including participation in the Public Employees Retirement Association (PERA) pension plan, medical and dental insurance, life insurance, paid leave programs and additional voluntary benefits.

HOW TO APPLY

Applications are accepted through the end of the day on Monday, December 29, 2025. Interested candidates should apply online with resume, cover letter and contact information for five professional references at Careers | MGT (formerly GovHR).  Confidential inquiries may be directed to Pam Dmytrenko, Tel: 612-747-7714, MGT Approved Independent Executive Recruiter.  First-round interviews with the City of Edina are anticipated on January 29, 2026. The City of Edina, MN, is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Application Procedure:
Qualified applicants must complete an online application on or before the posting deadline, 4:00 p.m., Wednesday, November 19, 2025, using AppliTrack (job application) on the Duluth Public School District website www.isd709.org.
Please attach a cover letter, resume and transcript. 

In addition to rewarding career opportunities, Duluth Public Schools offers an excellent benefit package to employees who are hired into positions scheduled to work 24 hours/week or more. Benefits include, but are not limited to the following:

Medical/Prescription Drug Plan with Health Reimbursement Arrangement

• Single Coverage – District pays 100% of premium (FREE) + contributes $2,612.50 into HRA annually
• Family Coverage – District pays 75% of premium (25% employee contribution) + contributes $5,225.00 into HRA annually

Dental Plan

• Single Coverage – District pays 100% of Basic premium (FREE)
• Family Coverage – District pays 25% of Premium

Life Insurance

• District provides minimum of $100,000 of life insurance at no cost, employee may purchase supplemental life insurance

 Long Term Disability

• District-provided at no cost to employee

Flexible Spending Accounts

• Employees may elect to contribute on a pre-tax basis to Health Flexible Spending Accounts and Dependent Care Accounts

Retirement

• The District contributes 7.5% of your total salary in the Public Employees Retirement Association) pension plan.
• Employees may also elect to participate in Retirement Savings Plan options.

Time Off

• Paid/floating holidays, sick/personal leave, vacation, etc. 

Contact Information:
If you have any questions, please contact us via email at noncerthr@isd709.org or call 218-336-8722.

To apply visit us at Online Employment Application | Open Positions