Human Resources Consultant

Application Requirements

The Board of Public Defense is hiring a Human Resources Consultant 2 to manage core HR and personnel functions for the agency. This is an unclassified position that requires sound judgment, discretion, and the ability to manage competing priorities.

Definition/Summary of Duties

• Support and partner with the Human Resources Manager to administer the Board's human resource and personnel functions
• Conduct orientation for new employees on salaries, benefits, and statewide policies
• Administer and manage leaves of absence, including Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) and Minnesota Paid Leave (MPL) requests
• Maintain and update employee personnel data in SEMA4 and all other relevant systems
• Process and manage workers' compensation and unemployment compensation claims
• Administer employee insurance programs and serve as the Board's designated department insurance representative (DDIR)
• Respond to employee inquiries in a timely manner
• Serve as the liaison for the Board's Employee Resource Groups (ERGs)
• Support the Chief Administrator, State Public Defender, and Human Resources Manager on disciplinary actions, grievances, investigations, complaints, and compliance with the ADA and EEOC
• Aid in recruitment efforts
• Perform other duties as assigned

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• Knowledge of personnel techniques as applied to the overall operation of an agency's HR function
• Personnel laws and rules, and how to apply them when advising employees and ensuring compliance
• Public or state personnel policies
• State of Minnesota personnel and payroll systems
• Family Medical Leave Act and Minnesota Paid Leave
• SEMA4

• Handling unemployment claims, workers' compensation matters, and Americans with Disabilities Act requirements
• Conducting interviews to discuss and resolve personnel-related employee problems

Education and Experience

• Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor's degree required, preferably in Human Resources, Public Administration, or Business Administration. Five years of progressive human resources experience will substitute for the degree requirement.
• Preferred Qualifications: Previous or current experience working for the State of Minnesota is strongly preferred. Experience working in a highly unionized environment.

Full Time Employee And Part Time Employee Benefits

• The State of Minnesota offers benefits through the State Employee Group Insurance Program (SEGIP).
• Benefits-eligible employees are entitled to the following insurance and pre-tax benefits:
• Medical insurance: Single coverage as low as $38.50 a month, Family coverage $262.66 a month
• Dental insurance: Single coverage as low as $13.50 a month, Family coverage $55.40 a month
• Basic Life insurance: 6 week paid Parental Leave (eligible after 1 year of employment)
• Retirement Savings: 11 paid holidays, 2 Floating holiday, Vacation and sick time along with leave of absence programs
• Employee Assistance Program
• Optional Benefits: Additional Life insurance for yourself, spouse and children, Accidental death and dismemberment insurance, Short and long-term disability insurance, Metro Pass, Deferred Compensation plan, Pre-tax expense accounts: dependent care account, medical and dental, transit expense

Required Questions

• 01 Please list your educational background as related to this position.
• 02 Please share your knowledge working with FMLA, ADA, Workers Compensation?
• 03 Describe your familiarity with the State of Minnesota SWIFT or SEMA4 programs.
• 04 What is your view of the role of public defense in the justice system and how did you arrive at that view?
• 05 List any additional information you feel may be important for us to know in evaluating your application.