Classification & Compensation Specialist/Human Resources Specialist 2

About the role

Direct Care and Treatment (DCT) is seeking a Classification & Compensation Specialist to join our Human Resources team. In this role, you will provide professional human resources services and technical guidance to managers and HR partners across the agency. You will develop formal classification determinations, conduct internal equity analyses to promote pay parity, and design, administer, and/or participate in job classification projects, initiatives, and studies. You will also provide strategic planning and guidance to agency managers and supervisors on job classification matters, including workforce planning. Success in this role requires a relationship-driven approach and the ability to build strong partnerships with hiring managers, HR professionals, and other stakeholders. You will serve as a trusted resource, providing expertise and practical guidance to support the agency's workforce needs.

Responsibilities

• Develop formal classification determinations
• Conduct internal equity analyses to promote pay parity
• Design, administer, and/or participate in job classification projects, initiatives, and studies
• Provide strategic planning and guidance to agency managers and supervisors on job classification matters, including workforce planning
• Build strong partnerships with hiring managers, HR professionals, and other stakeholders

Minimum Qualifications

• Two (2) years of Human Resources experience conducting job analysis, compensation analysis, and/or classification analysis for positions in a variety of classification and levels
• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Organizational Management, or other closely related field as determined by the agency may substitute one (1) year of experience

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience interpreting current employment laws, regulations, and policies related to classification, recruitment, selection, hiring, promotion, and/or retention of employees
• Experience conducting public sector job analysis/classification
• Experience contributing to HR projects, process improvements, or change management initiatives
• Variety of experiences working effectively with others from different backgrounds and cultures

Pay

$28.75 - $42.16 / hourly; $60,030 - $88,030 / annually

Schedule

• Day Shift / 8:00am - 4:30pm
• Monday - Friday
• No travel required
• Telework eligible on a limited basis; position requires onsite at 3200 Labore Rd, Ste 104, Vadnais Heights, Minnesota at least 50% of the time
• Only candidates residing in Minnesota or a state bordering Minnesota (Iowa, North Dakota, South Dakota, or Wisconsin) within 50 miles of the work address are eligible for telework. Candidates residing in Minnesota and more than 50 miles from the primary/principal work address may be eligible to telework more than 50%.

Benefits

• Paid vacation and sick leave
• 12 paid holidays each year
• Annual pay increase
• Low-cost medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug plans
• Fertility care, including IVF
• Diabetes care
• Dental and orthodontic care for adults and children
• 6 weeks paid leave for parents of newborn or newly adopted children
• Pension plan that provides income when you retire (after working at least three years)
• Employer paid life insurance
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance
• Tax-free expense accounts for health, dental, and dependent care
• Resources that provide support and promote physical, emotional, social, and financial well-being
• Training, classes, and professional development
• Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (some positions may qualify)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for work/life support including mental health, relationship challenges, grief and loss, finances, and legal issues
• Daily Living/Convenience Services: Chore services, home repair, trip planning, child/elder care