HR Business Partner

Human Resource Management Services (HRMS), a division of the ND Office of Management and Budget (OMB), is seeking a strategic, consultative, and relationship-focused Human Resources Business Partner to join our team.

This role is designed for an HR professional who thrives at both the strategic and hands-on levels. Someone who can anticipate agency needs, build strong partnerships, and continue advancing a proactive, insight-driven HR partnership model across agencies.

What You'll Do

• Partner strategically with agency leaders to align HR strategy with business goals and move agencies toward proactive, consultative HR practices.
• Implement HR strategies and programs with HR Operations and Centers of Excellence to strengthen talent, culture, performance, and organizational effectiveness.
• Analyze workforce and organizational data to identify trends and provide leaders with clear, actionable insights.
• Coach leaders through change in areas including performance management, workforce planning, organizational design, and culture development.
• Build strong relationships across HR and agency teams to ensure seamless HR service delivery and outstanding support for team members.

What We're Looking For

• Broad HR expertise across multiple HR disciplines (talent management, engagement, compensation, employee relations, etc.).
• Strategic thinking paired with the ability to execute HR solutions effectively.
• Exceptional communication and relationship-building skills with the ability to influence leaders at all levels.
• Experience navigating complex employee relations matters with fairness and discretion.
• Ability to translate workforce data into meaningful insights.
• Strong organization, prioritization, and follow-through in managing multiple agency needs.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and at least 5 years of HR experience, OR
• Master's degree and at least 3 years of HR experience
• Experience must include generalist work or two or more specialty areas (e.g., compensation, benefits, employee/labor relations, talent acquisition).

Preferred Qualifications

• Professional HR certification (PHR/SPHR or SHRM-CP/SCP).
• Experience in organizational development, employee relations, or public-sector HR.
• Demonstrated ability to consult with leaders and influence organizational change.

What You'll Get

As part of Team ND, you'll enjoy a work environment that supports your well-being, your growth, and your ability to make a meaningful impact. This role offers:

• 100% employer-paid family health insurance and a competitive benefits package that supports you and your loved ones.
• Generous leave and retirement benefits.
• Opportunities to influence statewide HR strategy and strengthen workforce practices across more than 60 agencies.
• A collaborative, mission-driven culture grounded in gratitude, humility, curiosity, and courage.
• Space to grow, innovate, and contribute ideas that elevate how HR serves agencies and team members.

Why You'll Love Working Here

At OMB, you'll join a team that values service, collaboration and continuous improvement. In this role, you will gain experience across the full HR lifecycle while working with multiple agencies and HR disciplines. You'll be part of a team focused on modernizing processes, improving workflows and increasing consistency statewide.

Get to Know Us

Learn more about our mission and vision at To learn more on the HRMS team visit: Proud to be OMB | Human Resource Management Services - YouTube.

Join us at OMB and play a vital role in supporting the state's HR operations. Apply now to be a part of our dynamic team

Ready to Apply?

If you're excited about influencing HR strategy and strengthening agency partnerships statewide, we encourage you to apply.

• Submit your application and resume at by 11:59 PM on the closing date.
• Include details on how your background aligns with the role in your resume.
• A criminal background check is required for the selected candidate.
• Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. (No visa sponsorships provided.)

ND Office of Management and Budget is an Equal Opportunity Employer and participates in E-Verify. We will use E-Verify to confirm your employment eligibility in the United States. Please visit the following website for additional information: E-Verify: Right to Work & E-Verify: Participation Poster.

Questions or Accommodations?

Contact Michelle Blakeman, Talent Acquisition Manager
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