The HR Collaborative for Local Government (HR Collaborative) is an NDIRF program that aims to strengthen human resource management within North Dakota local governments by providing affordable training and resources to meet the specific needs of local government HR professionals. HR Collaborative membership is free for all North Dakota local government entities. Click on the Join Now button below to become a member!
Established in 2008 through grant funding awarded by the Otto Bremer Foundation, the HR Collaborative has provided human resource management training and resources to more than 800 North Dakota local government HR departments through its biennial conference, virtual workshop series, and HR Reference Guide.
The NDIRF began leading this program in January 2023 with representatives from partnering organizations who continue to play an integral role to the success of the program.
Resources
The Human Resource Reference Guide provides an overview of the human resource management responsibilities your entity may perform. The guide also provides links to helpful resources that can provide further guidance for specific HR actions.
The Human Resource Core Standards and Checklist helps you evaluate your existing HR policies and procedures and identify areas to add or strengthen your internal program.
Technical Assistance Committee
Alisha Adolf, NDACo
Helen Askim, Williams County
Genny Dienstmann, NDACo
Julie Fornshell, NDRPA
Renae Kondos, NDIRF
Dani Krause, NDIRF
KrisAnn Norby-Jahner, NDSBA
Carissa Richter, NDLC
Tanya Wieler, Dakota Dynamics
Kathy Hogan, Consultant