Human Resources Specialist 1

About the role

The Human Resources Specialist 1 position serves as a resource in the areas of labor contract administration, staffing/recruitment, selection, classification, and compensation and ensures all employment laws, rules, regulations and collective bargaining agreements are upheld.

Responsibilities

• Researching, analyzing, and interpreting information
• Creating written documents such as reports or presentations
• Using databases to update, track and retrieve information
• Communicating information to others verbally and in writing
• Managing hiring and selection processes

Requirements

• One (1) year of professional level experience in human resources demonstrating all requirements listed below.
• Two (2) years of paraprofessional/technical experience in human resources or a related field demonstrating all requirements listed below.

Qualifications

• A bachelor's or master’s degree in human resources, Industrial Relations, Organizational Development or a closely related field substitutes for one (1) year of professional experience.
• Experience/Education Must Demonstrate The Following:
• Researching, analyzing, and interpreting information
• Creating written documents such as reports or presentations
• Using databases to update, track and retrieve information
• Communicating information to others verbally and in writing
• Managing hiring and selection processes

Skills

• Analytical and problem-solving ability (judgment/decision-making)
• Experience working with the State of Minnesota classification and job evaluation system
• Experience performing recruiting or outreach activities
• Experience applying collective bargaining agreements and plans

Benefits

• Paid vacation and sick leave
• 12 paid holidays each year
• Low-cost medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug plans
• Fertility care, including IVF
• 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

Pay

$26.12 - $37.91 / hourly; $54,538 - $79,156 / annually

Schedule

Day Shift

Monday - Friday

Contact

To receive consideration as a Connect 700 Program applicant, apply online, email the Job ID#, the Working Title and your valid Proof of Eligibility Certificate by the closing date to Jennifer Trostem at jennifer.trostem@state.mn.us.

For additional information about the application process, go to http://www.mn.gov/careers.