Employee Engagement and Experience Coordinator - State Program Administrator Coordinator

Location: St. Paul
Telework: Yes / Hybrid
Full/Part Time: Full-Time
Regular/Temporary: Limited (anticipated end date of 11/30/2027)

About the Role

The Employee Engagement and Experience Coordinator is responsible for creating and leading strategic efforts designed to optimize and support the MDH workforce through measurable increases in employee engagement, positive employee experiences, and a culture of wellbeing throughout MDH. This position will work collaboratively within Human Resources Management to coordinate programs, events, and initiatives focused on creating a “great workplace” for MDH employees. The role enables MDH to clarify and enact its vision, mission, and values, improving organizational wellbeing and the experience of its people by gauging the total employee experience, providing solutions to foster full employee engagement, and driving continuous improvement for accountability and respectful behaviors across all people and programs.

The work of this role will be highly visible and will result in wide-spread impact across the agency, including coordinating policy and programs to improve performance outcomes and managing facilitation of change.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement organizational wellbeing strategies.
• Coordinate and lead employee engagement programs.
• Measure and analyze employee experience.
• Facilitate change management and continuous improvement.
• Collaborate across departments and with external partners.
• Lead communications and support for engagement initiatives.
• Monitor and report on program outcomes.
• Support organizational culture and leadership development.

Requirements

• Four (4) years of experience in a workforce or human resources role with primary responsibility for leading employee engagement initiatives and enhancing the employee experience across an organization, demonstrating expertise in change management, facilitation, and organizational wellbeing strategies. Examples include:
  • Project management, coordination, and implementation sufficient to manage agency-wide projects resulting in tools and resources for agencies and support for implementation and application.
  • Facilitating interactive sessions with large and small audiences.
  • Design and implement surveys and assessment tools sufficient to perform needs assessments, analyze data, and present findings to support workforce program goals.
  • Planning programming and events, including logistics, budget recommendations, resource coordination, communication planning, and related responsibilities.
• A related degree may substitute for experience as follows:
  • Doctorate degree: two years of experience
  • Master’s degree: 18 months of experience
  • Bachelor’s degree: one year of experience
  • Associate degree: six months of experience
• Successful completion of a background check and employment reference check.
• Legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of application; MDH does not sponsor work visas.

Qualifications Assessed During Interview

• Demonstrated knowledge of the principles and practices of organizational analysis and workforce planning, classification, and compensation systems.
• Ability to analyze complex organizational and technical challenges and develop and implement solutions.
• Demonstrated experience analyzing datasets and translating findings into actionable recommendations for leadership or decision-makers.
• Experience providing consultation, guidance, or technical assistance to internal clients, division leaders, or cross-functional teams on HR-related matters.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Human Resources, Industrial Psychology, Organizational Development, or another related field.
• Experience working within the State of Minnesota’s Human Resources Management (HRM) systems, policies, procedures, and enterprise-wide systems.
• Experience designing and leading each of the following areas: new employee onboarding, mentorship/employee engagement programs, team building, and facilitation.
• Proficiency in applying components of the continuous improvement model, including human-centered design practices.
• Certifications in Six Sigma or related Continuous Improvement (CI) work, with proof of certification.

Pay

$37.91 - $56.39 / hourly; $79,156 - $117,742 / annually

Schedule

Day Shift / 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., Monday - Friday

Benefits

• Paid vacation and sick leave
• 12 paid holidays each year
• 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 to provide support for your family in the event of death
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance that can provide income if you are unable to work due to illness or injury
• Tax-free expense accounts for health, dental, and dependent care
• Resources that provide support and promote physical, emotional, social, and financial well-being
• Support to help you reach your career goals: 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 support
  • Relationship challenges (personal and work)
  • Grief and loss support
  • Financial and legal assistance
• Daily Living/Convenience Services: chore services, home repair, trip planning, child/elder care

Programs, resources, and benefits eligibility varies based on type of employment, agency, funding availability, union/collective bargaining agreement, location, and length of service with the State of Minnesota.