Minnesota / Direct Care and Treatment Department / Human Resources Director 1

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Human Resources Director 1

Lead staff and operations — set priorities, allocate resources, and oversee program delivery.

9 employees hold this title in Direct Care and Treatment Department. Median total compensation for the role is $114,388, above the department median of $71,008.

Employees: 9
Total payroll: $979.2K
Role median: $114,388
Agency median: $71,008
Comparison: Above

What the records show

Role pay distribution

Pay distribution for this role

$76,483$122,851+

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How total compensation varies among the 9 people in this role. Even for one job title, pay differs with seniority, step, overtime, and tenure. Each bar is a pay range; the far-right bar collects the highest earners.

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This role across Minnesota

Human Resources Director 1 is held in 22 Minnesota departments. In Direct Care and Treatment Department, the median of $114,388 ranks #8 of 22.

Highest-paying departments for this role

Military Affairs Department

$144,494 · 1

Agriculture Department

$120,616 · 1

Pollution Control Agency

$120,616 · 1

Veterans Affairs Department

$120,240 · 1

Health Department

$116,761 · 2

Natural Resources Department

$116,649 · 2

Minnesota IT Services

$116,062 · 2

Transportation Department

$111,308 · 4

Corrections Department

$110,801 · 9

Lottery

$110,168 · 1

MN Management & Budget

$110,072 · 1

Cannabis Management Office

$108,051 · 1

Median total compensation for the Human Resources Director 1 role in other Minnesotadepartments (highest first). Each bar links to that department’s page for this role.

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Human Resources Director beyond Minnesota

This role is reported in 4 jurisdictions. In Minnesota, the median of $122,944 ranks #1 of 4. See Human Resources Director across all of Minnesota →

Highest-paying jurisdictions for this role

South Carolina

$108,061 · 122

Georgia

$88,420 · 17

Missouri

$85,420 · 14

Median total compensation for comparable Human Resources Directorroles in other jurisdictions. Titles are matched by normalized name across sources, not identical job classification, and pay is not cost-of-living adjusted. Each bar links to that jurisdiction’s page for the role.

Record list

Employees with this title

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Lynn Hart

Human Resources Director 1/Direct Care and Treatment Department

2025 total comp

$123,223

Sub-department: Hum Res DCT Mgr 2
Base pay: $120,895
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,328
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $123,223
Hire date: 1996-08-26
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 23
Union / bargaining unit: Confidential
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Carlton

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: H51
Bargaining Unit Number: 217
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Lynn Hart works as a Human Resources Director 1 for Direct Care and Treatment Department within Hum Res Dct Manager 2. Hired in 1996, they have about 29 years of service as a full-time employee. Lynn earned $123,223 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is Confidential.

Jonelle Gressman

Human Resources Director 1/Direct Care and Treatment Department

2025 total comp

$120,895

Sub-department: Hum Res DCT Mgr 2
Base pay: $120,895
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $120,895
Hire date: 2015-01-14
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 23
Union / bargaining unit: Confidential
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Anoka

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: H51
Bargaining Unit Number: 217
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Jonelle Gressman holds the role of Human Resources Director 1 at Direct Care and Treatment Department within Hum Res Dct Manager 2. Hired in 2015, they have about 10 years of service as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $120,895. They are represented by Confidential.

Emily Samarzia

Human Resources Director 1/Direct Care and Treatment Department

2025 total comp

$116,985

Sub-department: Hum Res DCT Mgr 3
Base pay: $113,985
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $3,000
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $116,985
Hire date: 2019-09-18
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 23
Union / bargaining unit: Confidential
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Carlton

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: H51
Bargaining Unit Number: 217
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Emily Samarzia holds the role of Human Resources Director 1 at Direct Care and Treatment Department within Hum Res Dct Manager 3. They have served since 2019 (about 6 years) as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $116,985. Their bargaining unit is Confidential.

William Ziegler

Human Resources Director 1/Direct Care and Treatment Department

2025 total comp

$114,561

Sub-department: Human Res Talent Acquisition
Base pay: $112,357
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,204
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $114,561
Hire date: 2014-03-17
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 23
Union / bargaining unit: Confidential
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Ramsey

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: H51
Bargaining Unit Number: 217
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

William Ziegler works as a Human Resources Director 1 for Direct Care and Treatment Department within Human Res Talent Acquisition. Hired in 2014, they have about 11 years of service as a full-time employee. William earned $114,561 in 2025. They are represented by Confidential.

Heidi Peura

Human Resources Director 1/Direct Care and Treatment Department

2025 total comp

$114,388

Sub-department: Hum Res DCT Mgr 2
Base pay: $114,388
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $114,388
Hire date: 2018-05-30
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 23
Union / bargaining unit: Confidential
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Carlton

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: H51
Bargaining Unit Number: 217
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Heidi Peura holds the role of Human Resources Director 1 at Direct Care and Treatment Department within Hum Res Dct Manager 2. They have served since 2018 (about 7 years) as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $114,388. Union affiliation: Confidential.

Zong Thao

Human Resources Director 1/Direct Care and Treatment Department

2025 total comp

$107,545

Sub-department: Human Res Talent Acquisition
Base pay: $107,545
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $107,545
Hire date: 2018-02-20
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 23
Union / bargaining unit: Confidential
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Ramsey

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: H51
Bargaining Unit Number: 217
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

At Direct Care and Treatment Department, Zong Thao serves as a Human Resources Director 1 within Human Res Talent Acquisition. They have served since 2018 (about 7 years), working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $107,545. Union affiliation: Confidential.

Miranda Grobel

Human Resources Director 1/Direct Care and Treatment Department

2025 total comp

$103,810

Sub-department: Hum Res DCT Mgr 2
Base pay: $103,810
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $103,810
Hire date: 2022-09-26
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 23
Union / bargaining unit: Confidential
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Anoka

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: H51
Bargaining Unit Number: 217
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Miranda Grobel holds the role of Human Resources Director 1 at Direct Care and Treatment Department within Hum Res Dct Manager 2. Their tenure dates to 2022, about 3 years as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $103,810. Their bargaining unit is Confidential.

April Blakesley

Human Resources Director 1/Direct Care and Treatment Department

2025 total comp

$101,260

Sub-department: Human Res Talent Acquisition
Base pay: $100,943
Overtime: $317
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $101,260
Hire date: 2018-05-01
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 23
Union / bargaining unit: Confidential
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Nicollet

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: H51
Bargaining Unit Number: 217
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

At Direct Care and Treatment Department, April Blakesley serves as a Human Resources Director 1 within Human Res Talent Acquisition. Their tenure dates to 2018, about 7 years, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $101,260. Their bargaining unit is Confidential.

Taylor Atchley

Human Resources Director 1/Direct Care and Treatment Department

2025 total comp

$76,483

Sub-department: Hum Res DCT Mgr 3
Base pay: $76,483
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $76,483
Hire date: 2024-09-12
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 23
Union / bargaining unit: Confidential
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Carlton

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: H51
Bargaining Unit Number: 217
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Taylor Atchley works as a Human Resources Director 1 for Direct Care and Treatment Department within Hum Res Dct Manager 3. Hired in 2024, they have about a year of service as a full-time employee. Taylor earned $76,483 in 2025. Union affiliation: Confidential.