Minnesota / Human Services 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.

10 employees hold this title in Human Services Department. Median total compensation for the role is $105,410, above the department median of $78,085.

Employees: 10
Total payroll: $996.8K
Role median: $105,410
Agency median: $78,085
Comparison: Above

What the records show

Role pay distribution

Pay distribution for this role

$32,173$127,624+

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How total compensation varies among the 10 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 Human Services Department, the median of $105,410 ranks #16 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

Direct Care and Treatment Department

$114,388 · 9

Transportation Department

$111,308 · 4

Corrections Department

$110,801 · 9

Lottery

$110,168 · 1

MN Management & Budget

$110,072 · 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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Daniel Thorp

Human Resources Director 1/Human Services Department

2025 total comp

$128,442

Sub-department: Human Res Workforce Strat&Plan
Base pay: $125,442
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $3,000
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $128,442
Hire date: 2017-09-26
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: H55
Bargaining Unit Number: 217
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Daniel Thorp is a Human Resources Director 1 at Human Services Department within Human Res Workforce Strat&Plan. Hired in 2017, they have about 8 years of service, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $128,442. They are represented by Confidential.

Kelly Zappia

Human Resources Director 1/Human Services Department

2025 total comp

$123,895

Sub-department: Human Res Workforce Strat&Plan
Base pay: $120,895
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $3,000
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $123,895
Hire date: 2007-05-16
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: H55
Bargaining Unit Number: 217
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

At Human Services Department, Kelly Zappia serves as a Human Resources Director 1 within Human Res Workforce Strat&Plan. They have served since 2007 (about 18 years), working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $123,895. Union affiliation: Confidential.

Lynn Hart

Human Resources Director 1/Human Services Department

2024 total comp

$115,650

Sub-department: Hum Res DCT Mgr 2
Base pay: $115,650
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $115,650
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, 2024: Yes
Agency Number: H55
Bargaining Unit Number: 217
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Lynn Hart holds the role of Human Resources Director 1 at Human Services Department within Hum Res Dct Manager 2. Hired in 1996, they have about 28 years of service as a full-time employee. In 2024, their total compensation was $115,650. Their bargaining unit is Confidential.

Jonelle Gressman

Human Resources Director 1/Human Services Department

2024 total comp

$115,087

Sub-department: Hum Res DCT Mgr 2
Base pay: $115,087
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $115,087
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, 2024: Yes
Agency Number: H55
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 Human Services Department within Hum Res Dct Manager 2. Their tenure dates to 2015, about 9 years as a full-time employee. In 2024, their total compensation was $115,087. Union affiliation: Confidential.

Emily Samarzia

Human Resources Director 1/Human Services Department

2024 total comp

$109,186

Sub-department: Hum Res DCT Mgr 3
Base pay: $105,487
Overtime: $699
Other pay: $3,000
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $109,186
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, 2024: Yes
Agency Number: H55
Bargaining Unit Number: 217
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Emily Samarzia works as a Human Resources Director 1 for Human Services Department within Hum Res Dct Manager 3. Their tenure dates to 2019, about 5 years as a full-time employee. Emily earned $109,186 in 2024. Union affiliation: Confidential.

Heidi Peura

Human Resources Director 1/Human Services Department

2024 total comp

$101,634

Sub-department: Hum Res DCT Mgr 2
Base pay: $101,378
Overtime: $256
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $101,634
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, 2024: Yes
Agency Number: H55
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 Human Services Department within Hum Res Dct Manager 2. Their tenure dates to 2018, about 6 years as a full-time employee. In 2024, their total compensation was $101,634. Union affiliation: Confidential.

Zong Thao

Human Resources Director 1/Human Services Department

2024 total comp

$93,707

Sub-department: Human Res Talent Acquisition
Base pay: $93,707
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $93,707
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, 2024: Yes
Agency Number: H55
Bargaining Unit Number: 217
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Zong Thao works as a Human Resources Director 1 for Human Services Department within Human Res Talent Acquisition. Their tenure dates to 2018, about 6 years as a full-time employee. Zong earned $93,707 in 2024. Their bargaining unit is Confidential.

April Blakesley

Human Resources Director 1/Human Services Department

2024 total comp

$89,644

Sub-department: Human Res Talent Acquisition
Base pay: $89,644
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $89,644
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, 2024: Yes
Agency Number: H55
Bargaining Unit Number: 217
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

April Blakesley works as a Human Resources Director 1 for Human Services Department within Human Res Talent Acquisition. Hired in 2018, they have about 6 years of service as a full-time employee. April earned $89,644 in 2024. They are represented by Confidential.

Miranda Longberg

Human Resources Director 1/Human Services Department

2024 total comp

$87,380

Sub-department: Hum Res DCT Mgr 2
Base pay: $87,380
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $87,380
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, 2024: Yes
Agency Number: H55
Bargaining Unit Number: 217
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Miranda Longberg holds the role of Human Resources Director 1 at Human Services Department within Hum Res Dct Manager 2. They have served since 2022 (about 2 years) as a full-time employee. In 2024, their total compensation was $87,380. Their bargaining unit is Confidential.

Danelle Rymsza

Human Resources Director 1/Human Services Department

2024 total comp

$32,173

Sub-department: Human Res Consultation
Base pay: $32,173
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $32,173
Hire date: 2024-02-28
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, 2024: Yes
Agency Number: H55
Bargaining Unit Number: 217
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Danelle Rymsza is a Human Resources Director 1 at Human Services Department within Human Res Consultation. They have served since 2024 (under a year), working full-time. 2024 total compensation came to $32,173. Their bargaining unit is Confidential.