Central Dakota Human Resource Association

Last call to RSVP to attend our Holiday Social next week! :) RSVP by EOD December 6th. Hope to see you there!

You are formally invited to join us on December 12th for our 2023 Holiday Social at Lucky 13 Pub! If you plan to attend, please RSVP by December 6th.

RSVP Here: https://cdhra.shrm.org/forms/2023-holiday-social

Today is Giving Tuesday - consider making a donation to the SHRM foundation. Your donation will allow the SHRM foundation to continue to impact positive social change so that talent and workplaces can continue to prosper and thrive.

Donate here: https://CDHRA.givesmart.com

You are formally invited to join us on December 12th for our 2023 Holiday Social at Lucky 13 Pub! If you plan to attend, please RSVP by December 6th.

RSVP Here: https://cdhra.shrm.org/forms/2023-holiday-social

Happy Thanksgiving to you and your families! 🦃
Wishing you an enjoyable day filled with good food, gratifying conversation, and plenty of blessings.

Congratulations to Jason Sutheimer, our CDHRA Past President, on your appointment as a member of SHRM Membership Advisory Council in 2024 as the North Central Region representative.

We are proud of you and appreciate all the leadership you have provided over the years to CDHRA, ND SHRM, Disrupt HR, and within our community!

Congratulations to Jason Sutheimer, our 2023 ND SHRM Past State Director, on his appointment as a member of the SHRM Membership Advisory Council in 2024 as the North Central Region representative. This is a huge honor and testament to your hard work for HR leaders across the state over the years. We couldn’t be more proud of you!

📣📢Calling Volunteers 📣📢

We are seeking 10 more volunteer's for next Wednesday's Mock Interviews with Health Science students! To volunteer, sign up here:

2023 Mock Interviews - Bismarck HS Students/CDHRA Please review the available slots below and click on the button to sign up. Thank you!

Seeking Volunteers - Mock Interviews

The Bismarck Career Academy is hosting a mock interview event in collaboration with the CDHRA . The first event is November 22nd at the Hughes Building for our Medical Careers Students. Followed by another event in the Multi-purpose room of the Bismarck Career Academy on November 28th. To volunteer, sign up here:

2023 Mock Interviews - Bismarck HS Students/CDHRA Please review the available slots below and click on the button to sign up. Thank you!

This past week Mock Interviews were held at BHS! Thank you to all the volunteers and to the students for participating in this skill building opportunity!

Job Opportunities - Sunward Steel Bldgs-HR Generalist (Jamestown ND)

Sunward Steel Buildings is seeking an HR Generalist to join their team in Jamestown, ND. The Human Resources Generalist plays a pivotal “boots on the ground” role in supporting the Human Resources Department with a variety of functions in the manufacturing plant. This role is responsible for a wide range of HR activities aimed at enhancing employee engagement, performance, and overall organizational success. The HR Generalist works closely with management, employees, and the HR team to ensure the effective implementation of HR policies, procedures, and initiatives aligns with the Company’s goals and values. For more information, and to apply, visit:

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Job Opportunity: Doosan Bobcat-Total Rewards Analyst

Doosan Bobcat is seeking a Total Rewards Analyst with experience in compensation to join their People Program team. This position will be focused on compensation strategy, in addition to the opportunity to support health and wellness strategy as well. If you or someone within your network is interested, please apply at the link below or reach out with any questions. Thank you!

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The time is now --- today in fact!! DisruptHR Bismarck is at it again with inspiration, networking, and connection. Get ready to DISRUPT BISMARCK!!

For more information, get tickets or to listen to past talks: https://disrupthr.co/city/bismarck/

DisruptHR Bismarck 3.0 Speakers Announced: https://disrupthr.co/disrupthr-bismarck-3-0-speakers-announced/

CDHRA is inviting members with ten or more years of experience in the human resources profession to apply for participation in the chapter’s Mentorship Program. Senior chapter-member mentors will be paired with mentee applicants. The program will be driven by the mentee with guidance from the mentor.

The chapter’s Training & Development Committee has created a year-long program which will begin in January 2024. The structure of the program is as follows:

• Kick-Off session January 2024 (date and location TBD)
• Mentor and Mentee will meet regularly outside of scheduled events, the cadence of these meetings to be agreed upon between the mentor/mentee. Mentee will initiate meetings which will usually be in person.
• Mid-Year Check-Up Get Together (date and location TBD)
• End of Year Close-Out Meeting (date and location TBD)

Your application must be completed no later than October 31, 2023. Link to apply: https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=E0iiAg1kzUa1g5SfBBNysP7RvAFe0m5Gv3NTMLKnuyRUMkRTTExIMlNWRVRMWVVBRFhHUlBUS0JBTi4u&wdLOR=cC3C74A06-3045-4D79-BCAA-4B4E4E61BAFD

The Training & Development Committee will assign mentee/mentor pairing in December 2023 and the mentee/mentor pairs will then be notified. More information and guiding materials will be distributed at the Kick-Off in addition to aiding in goal-setting for the year.

If anyone has interest in volunteering on the training and development committee, please email [email protected].

The Human Resource Management Services (HRMS) division of the ND Office of Management and Budget (OMB) is seeking a part-time, temporary HR Associate to join their team!

In this role, you’ll have the opportunity to contribute to our HR culture, which promotes effective, integrated, and innovative HR services and solutions. Your main responsibilities will include administering the state-wide Internship funding program, as well as organizing our HR Intranet files to allow for enhanced productivity and streamlined resources.

OMB utilized a blended workplace model. In this role, you’ll have the opportunity to telecommute from home. The successful candidate must reside anywhere within North Dakota.

Ready to learn more? Visit our website and apply at: www.nd.gov/careers , under HR Associate.

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DisruptHR is coming up next week! Have you gotten your tickets yet? You won’t want to miss out on this energizing evening filled with engaging speakers, informative content, and plenty of networking opportunities!

Get your tickets now at disrupthr.co/city/bismarck/

Job Opportunity - HR Generalist @ MDU Utilities

MDU Utilities is seeking a HR Generalist to join their team!

As an HR Generalist, you will perform functions at the professional level and carry out duties with a focus on recruiting and leave management. Other duties may include the following areas: benefits, compensation, staffing, employee relations, affirmative action and organizational development. You will be responsible for placing safety as #1 priority in day-to-day work routine for self and others.

For more information about this opportunity, and to apply, please visit

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Job Opportunity: NISC HR Associate

The People Services (HR) Division of National Information Solutions Cooperative (NISC) is actively looking for a Human Resources Associate to join our team!

The Human Resources Associate will work closely with NISC employees in the areas of employee engagement, benefits administration, new hire orientation, company specific committees and companywide events. This position will also collaborate with other People Services coworkers in these areas and require some vendor coordination/administration within the benefits and employee events realm. We are seeking somebody who is energized by employee engagement and seeks to find creative opportunities to continuously improve within the areas of employee engagement, benefits administration, orientation, and events.

For more information and to apply online visit: https://www.nisc.coop/careers/greenhouse-details/?id=5301304
You may also reach out to Annie Palmquist with any questions via her email [email protected].

Careers At NISC, our priority is our people. We’re dedicated to service excellence and driven by shared values. Find one of the top IT careers today!

Job Opportunity: NDPERS-Defined Contribution Retirement Programs Manager

The North Dakota Public Employee Retirement System (NDPERS) is seeking a Defined Contribution Retirement Programs Manager to join their team!

As the Defined Contribution Retirement Programs Manager, you will be responsible for the management and administration of the state of North Dakota’s 401(a) Defined Contribution Retirement Plan and Section 457 (b) Deferred Compensation Plan. In this role, you will ensure that strategic objectives and performance goals of the plans are met.

You will lead a high-performing, customer-centric Retirement Counselor and Education team and ensure best practices for plan governance, plan document oversight, and record keeping are met in accordance with various IRS and state regulations. You will oversee Defined Contribution and 457 Deferred Compensation plan vendors to ensure optimal performance. This includes effective collaboration with internal partners (e.g., Accounting, IT, etc.) to ensure accurate configuration and processing in the PERSlink system.

You will thrive in this position if you are passionate about making a positive impact on the financial wellbeing of members and beneficiaries of the North Dakota Public Employee Retirement System, are a strong communicator and able to clearly explain retirement plan concepts and practices, able to manage your time and priorities effectively, and have proven experience in leading a team. You will be skilled in working collaboratively with a variety of stakeholders.

Ready to learn more? Visit our website and apply at: www.nd.gov/careers , under Defined Contribution Retirement Programs Manager.

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Job Opportunity: OMB - Talent Acquisition Manager

The Human Resource Management Services (HRMS) division of the ND Office of Management and Budget (OMB) is seeking a Talent Acquisition Manager to join their team!

As the Talent Acquisition Manager, you’ll lead talent acquisition at the enterprise level, creating an environment that generates robust talent pipelines for more than 60 hiring agencies. This entails introducing strategies, best practices, and technologies, providing leadership for user adoption of new acquisition models, and building partnerships with industry and career networks to help fill the Team ND talent pipeline. You’ll also collaborate with our communications team as well as agency-level HR Business Partners Talent Acquisition teams to create synergy between enterprise and agency-level efforts.

While much of the work is strategic, you will have a talent acquisition portfolio of your own. You’ll be expected to facilitate the hiring process of executive-level positions within cabinet agencies and the Governor’s Office.

To thrive in this position, you must be committed to making the State of North Dakota a place where the 21st workforce wants to be. You have been highly successful transforming talent acquisition from “post and pray” to a fast-flowing pipeline of top talent, using the most current methodologies. When people talk about collaborators and innovators, your name is top of the list. You balance strategy with action, moving initiatives across the finish line. You’re passionate about your field and committed to lifelong learning.

OMB utilizes a blended workplace model. Depending on the role, team members may work from home, onsite or both. The successful candidate will reside within the state of North Dakota with a willingness to travel for team meetings as needed.
Ready to learn more? Visit our website and apply at: www.nd.gov/careers , under Talent Acquisition Manager.

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Join us for the CDHRA 2023 Summer Social!

When: Tuesday, August 22
Time: 11:30am – 1:00pm
Where: The Paddle Trap (2500 Pirates Loop SE, Mandan ND 58554)
Cost: $10 per member (lunch included)

We’ll be having a burger and chicken sandwich bar, playing some fun games and giving away some awesome prizes! Please complete the RSVP registration below to save your spot. This event will be $10/person (lunch included). Please note that gluten free and vegetarian options are also available. If you specify vegetarian on your RSVP, we will be reaching out separately to provide options. Hope to see you there! Please reach out to Shenille Lillejord at [email protected] with any questions.

RSVP by August 9th here ----> https://cdhra.shrm.org/forms/summer-social

Save $100 when you register this week for state conference! If planning to attend conference, plan to register before the price increases.

It's the last week to save $100 on registration before the price increases on August 1st! Have you registered?! 🏃‍♀️

You won't want to miss this great lineup of General Session Speakers, as well as a great variety of HR-centric breakout sessions! 🙌

Checkout the tentative agenda and register today at https://ndshrm.com/stateconference/

Job Opening: HR Associate @ ND State Hospital - Jamestown, ND

Help the largest state agency maximize its service to vulnerable North Dakotans. The North Dakota Department of Human Services is seeking a Human Resources Associate for its State Hospital located in Jamestown, ND.

As our Human Resources Associate, you will be the “boots on the ground” for State Hospital staff, drawing upon established guidelines and guidance from senior level staff to respond to and provide guidance on a variety of HR questions and situations. You will become a part of a team that is motivated by process improvement, data analytics, reporting, technology optimization, and creating streamlined and improved processes for our agency.

To succeed in this position, you should be highly organized, able to manage your time and priorities effectively and have demonstrated ability to communicate HR policy and best practices with diverse group of stakeholders. You should be able to establish and maintain effective working relationships while working independently and within a team.

To be considered for this position, you must have a bachelor’s degree preferably in a related field, OR a combination of education and experience which demonstrates equivalent knowledge, skills, and abilities in the field of HR. PHR or SHRM-CP certification is a plus.

Work Location: ND DHHS utilizes a blended workplace model. This position is required to work onsite at the State Hospital in Jamestown, North Dakota.

To Apply: Submit your resume and cover letter at https://www.omb.nd.gov/team-nd-careers/career-openings Application deadline is 11:59pm, Sunday, July 9, 2023.

For more information or if you need an accommodation, please contact Robin Thorstenson at [email protected] or at 701.328.2397.

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Online Event: Work Based Learning as a Talent Pipeline

Job Service of ND is hosting an online event sponsored by the North Dakota State SHRM Council and has been approved for 1.5 SHRM-CP or SHRM-SCP credits.

Click here for more information or to register: ce0fe4d2-a609-43bf-be4f-a5316b8290e2@2dea0464-da51-4a88-bae2-b3db94bc0c54" rel="ugc" target="_blank">https://events.gcc.teams.microsoft.com/event/ce0fe4d2-a609-43bf-be4f-a5316b8290e2@2dea0464-da51-4a88-bae2-b3db94bc0c54

Work-based Learning is an educational strategy that offers students an opportunity to reinforce and deepen their classroom learning, explore future career fields, and demonstrate their skills in an authentic setting. The State of North Dakota is excited to offer you a webinar packed with information to help your organization learn more about work-based Learning. We will cover the criticality of this often-under-utilized pipeline to supplement your talent strategy, provide you with information to navigate the legal regulations and mitigate risk, and provide a demonstration of the Work-Based Learning module to connect you with learners.
Your host for this event is Patrick Bertagnolli, Executive Director for Job Service North Dakota (JSND).

The featured speakers include: Wayde Sick, State Director for Career and Technical Education (CTE); Julie Hersch, Career Resource Network Supervisor, CTE; Dawn Ulmer, Strategic Project Manager, CTE; Phil Davis, Workforce Services Director for JSND; Nathan Svihovec, North Dakota Labor Commissioner; Art Thompson, Director of North Dakota Workforce Safety & Insurance; and Patrick Mineer, CEO and Founder of Golden Path Solutions.

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Wishing you all a safe and enjoyable Independence Day!

Thank you to all who have served or continue to serve to protect our great country! 🇺🇸

Job Opportunity: Talent Acquisition Manager (ND State HRMS Division)

The Human Resource Management Services (HRMS) division of the ND Office of Management and Budget (OMB) is seeking a Talent Acquisition Manager to join their team!

As the Talent Acquisition Manager, you will be a driven leader who will guide the design, implementation and evaluation of enterprise-level initiatives to generate a robust talent pipeline that supports evolving workforce needs of the State of North Dakota.

This position will also collaborate with communications teams, agency-level HR Business Partners and Talent Acquisition teams to bring synergy between enterprise and agency-level efforts.
To thrive in this position, you must be committed to making the State of North Dakota a place where the 21st workforce wants to be. You have been highly successful transforming talent acquisition from “post and pray” to a fast-flowing pipeline of top talent, using the most current methodologies. When people talk about collaborators and innovators, your name is top of the list. You balance strategy with action, moving initiatives across the finish line. Because you’re passionate about your field and committed to lifelong learning, you’ll have an HR certification and a cadence of professional development.

OMB utilizes a blended workplace model. Depending on the role, team members may work from home, onsite or both. The successful candidate will reside within the state of North Dakota with a willingness to travel for team meetings as needed.

Ready to learn more? Visit our website and apply at:

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Job Opportunity: NDPERS-Retirement Benefit Counselor

The North Dakota Public Employee Retirement System (NDPERS) is seeking a Retirement Benefit Counselor to join their team!
As the Retirement Benefit Counselor, you will conduct retirement counseling for the retiring members and beneficiaries served by NDPERS. You will interact with members and help them plan for retirement and their long-term financial goals. You will review all retirement and insurance benefit options and provide excellent service and guidance to retiring members.

NDPERS utilizes a hybrid workplace model. The position is based in the NDPERS Bismarck, ND office. After completion of an initial, onsite training period, the successful candidate will work in-office the majority of the time but may have an option to telecommute remotely from home one week per month.

Ready to learn more? Visit our website and apply at: www.nd.gov/careers

The closing date for this position is June 29, 2023.

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Employee Wellness: How it Helps Improve Productivity - HR Daily Advisor Let’s take a closer look at employee wellness and the impact it can have on essential elements such as productivity, turnover and recruitment.

SHRM23 National Conference has come to an end. This impactful conference, and 75 year celebration, brought together:
~ 25,000+ Professionals participating in person
~ 3,000+ Professionals participating virtually
~3.5 days of nonstop content, keynote speakers, and cutting edge strategies
~ Countless networking, partnership, and social opportunities

Many kudos to all the teams and mounting volunteers that made conference a success!

National conference will be in Chicago in 2024. Check out the link below to learn more about annual conference.

Are you providing enough constructive feedback to your team members? Employees want to know if they are on the right track.

Let us be your guide! https://shrm.co/rzx2gm

Soft Skills: Hardest to Demonstrate, but They Matter the Most Adaptability, cultural competence, emotional intelligence, empathy and trust-building are among the hardest soft skills leaders must demonstrate.

The YMCA is seeking an Employee Development and Safety Specialist to join their team in Bismarck!

The YMCA Employee Development and Safety Specialist serves as a member of the Human Resources team to create and implement employee development, workplace safety and child abuse prevention programs. Also assists with additional Human Resources duties including administering pre-employment background checks, overseeing the WSI Safety program and claims, and implementing employee recognition programs.

For more information and to apply online visit:

https://www.paycomonline.net/v4/ats/web.php/jobs/ViewJobDetails?job=62002&clientkey=1D991CC4050DCF4442D9DC58E68476A7

People can contact Raquel at 751-9804 if they would like to discuss the opportunity.

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The University of Mary Home | University of Mary in Bismarck, ND (umary.edu) is seeking a Payroll/Benefits Coordinator to join the Office of Human Resources. This newly created position carries out responsibilities in the following functional areas: benefits administration, payroll support, time clock management, and employment/payroll law compliance. Click here to view the job posting: Payroll/Benefits Coordinator. Candidates will be invited to demonstrate a willingness to support the Christian, Catholic, Benedictine mission of the University of Mary. This full time position includes comprehensive benefits package including free or discounted tuition for you and your family members!

To understand more about what it means to be a part of the University of Mary community, watch this short video https://youtu.be/Go37Hy6QrVs.

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The Office of the Adjutant General is seeking a purpose-driven and self-motivated Human Resource Officer to lead their Human Resource Team. This is a great opportunity for a Human Resource professional looking to gain leadership experience, expand their career knowledge, and/or obtain a rewarding career position.

This position will provide a wide range of HR services to the Office of the Adjutant General. Serve as a strategic partner to agency leadership and is responsible for setting the HR strategy and programs to advance agency objectives. Work involves managing professional level HR activities in areas such as, talent acquisition, classification and compensation, performance management, team member and leadership development, training, workplace investigations and legal compliance. HR professionals serve as consultants to team members and managers on all areas related to human resources. This individual will be an integral part of the Administrative Services Team.

For more information, visit https://www.omb.nd.gov/team-nd-careers

Applicants must complete online application, along with uploading a cover letter, detailed resume and an unofficial college transcript. Applications must be completed by 11:59 pm on the posted closing date.

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Register for the Brown & Brown Compliance & Legislative Update event in Bismarck on May 11th!

This event, located at Sixteen03 Main Events, will review the most recent changes to the employee benefits regulatory and legislative landscape with the Brown & Brown Assistant Vice President of Legislative and Regulatory Strategy, Amanda Olimb.

Lunch will be served, we’ll have fun giveaways, and you’ll earn 2 SHRM and HRCI credits!

You can learn more and register below:
Bismarck event: https://www.bbrown.com/slc-may-11-2023-benefits-compliance-legislative-update/

The North Dakota Public Employee Retirement System (NDPERS) is seeking a Retirement Benefit Counselor to join their team!

As the Retirement Benefit Counselor, you will conduct retirement counseling for the retiring members and beneficiaries served by NDPERS. You will interact with members and help them plan for retirement and their long-term financial goals. You will review all retirement and insurance benefit options and provide excellent service and guidance to retiring members.

NDPERS utilizes a hybrid workplace model. The position is based in the NDPERS Bismarck, ND office. After completion of an initial, onsite training period, the successful candidate will work in-office the majority of the time but may have an option to telecommute remotely from home one week per month.

Ready to learn more? Visit our website and apply at: www.nd.gov/careers.
The closing date for this position is April 9, 2023.

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Today our Workforce Readiness committee in collaboration with Bismarck Mandan Chamber EDC, Bismarck Career Acadamey, and BPS Counselors organized Mock Interviews for high school students. Over 100 students participated in practicing their interviewing skills with employers in order to prepare for future real interviews.

Thank you to all volunteers for making today a success!

BSC is looking for an HR Coordinator to join their team!

Do you have experience with talent acquisition, onboarding, detailed administrative duties, and customer service? Are you looking to build a career in human resources? Join the Human Resources Team at Bismarck State College (BSC)! In this role you will help connect BSC with qualified, talented candidates.

If you have experience in roles that have required that you shift gears frequently, provide exceptional customer service to a diverse group of people, have the ability to work in a focused and independent work environment – we want to talk with you!

Ready to join a collaborative and friendly team that works together to help make an impact? Apply now at https://www.bismarckstate.edu/employment/JobOpenings/

This posting will close on 3/19/2023.

Faculty & Staff Job Openings Find your beyond at Bismarck State College.

ND Office of Management and Budget (OMB) is seeking a Senior HR Advisor to join their team!

As the Senior HR Advisor, you will contribute to an HR culture that values effective, integrated, and innovative HR services and solutions. You’ll provide a high level of enterprise-wide, customer-focused service to state agencies. You’ll administer the classification system for Team ND, maintain Team ND’s engagement survey and others, analyze and compile HR data/metrics, lead a state-wide task force on the development and implementation of universal policies, and drive HR business system and process automation. You will partner with HR leaders and peers across Team ND in the development of future human resources initiatives by being part of the transformation efforts for North Dakota State government.

To succeed in this role, you should have a strong passion and understanding of human resource operational activities, be dedicated to the delivery of effective and innovative solutions, and serve as a collaborative partner to HR leaders and peers. You will be an inquisitive and constant learner open to observation and feedback. Our Human Resources team has a vision for delivering transformational experiences for future candidates and for team members across all of state government in North Dakota.

Ready to learn more? Visit our website and apply at: www.nd.gov/careers.

The closing date for this position is March 20, 2023.

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