Human Resources Specialist 3

About the role

The Minnesota Lottery is seeking an experienced Human Resources Generalist to join our team and support the mission, vision, and strategic goals of the agency. This position provides advanced professional human resource consultation, services, and support across multiple human resource functions. The position serves as a strategic partner to leadership and supports the Human Resources Director in delivering effective, consistent, and legally compliant human resources programs.

Responsibilities

• Provide professional consultation in recruitment, selection, job classification, compensation, and performance management
• Lead and conduct job evaluations and document job classification decisions
• Manage recruitment and staffing processes to ensure compliance with laws, policies, and bargaining agreements
• Recommend and implement updates to policies, procedures, and practices
• Advise on leave administration, workers' compensation, and other federal/state employment law requirements
• Provide guidance on performance management
• Provide contract interpretations
• Conduct workplace investigations and prepare clear, comprehensive reports
• Participate in grievance hearings, meet-and-confers, Loudermill meetings, arbitration activities, and labor contract negotiations
• Lead human resource projects, workgroups, and develop and deliver training
• Provide lead work direction to human resource staff including oversight of benefits, SEMA4 transactions, workers' compensation, unemployment, FMLA and other leaves, and seniority rosters

Minimum Qualifications

Three (3) years professional human resource experience that includes the following:

• Experience in core human resource functions including performance management, recruitment/selection, compensation, and job classification
• Experience in labor relations functions such as grievance hearings, conducting investigations, interpreting union contracts and/or compensation plans, or participating in union negotiations
• Oral and written communication skills sufficient to prepare clear documents and reports and provide clear guidance
• Knowledge of Minnesota and federal employment laws such as FLSA, FMLA, EEOC, Human Rights Act, workers' compensation, unemployment, and Minnesota Paid Leave
• Knowledge of records management and data practice requirements, including releasing of information in accordance with state statues, laws and/or policies

A bachelor's degree in Human Resources Management or a related field may substitute for one year of the required human resources experience described above.

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of State of Minnesota employment laws, rules, and policies including MN Statute 13.43 Personnel Data
• Experience working in a union environment
• Knowledge and experience with State of Minnesota job classification analysis
• Experience with HRIS systems such as SEMA4, ELM, and Information Warehouse
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with diverse populations
• Public sector human resource experience
• Familiarity with workplace safety practices and compliance

Pay

$31.81 – $46.96 / hourly; $66,419 – $98,052 / annually

Schedule

Day Shift, 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m., Monday – Friday. Telework eligible up to 50% per Telework Policy. Limited travel required.

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
• Training, classes, and professional development
• Tuition reimbursement
• 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, legal issues, and daily living/convenience services