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 statutes, 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

Additional requirements

This position requires successful completion of a criminal background check and fingerprint check at the time of job offer. The Minnesota Lottery cannot hire any person who has been convicted of a felony or a crime involving fraud or misrepresentation within five years of employment, or who has ever been convicted of a gambling-related offense. Additional background checks include employment reference checks, SEMA4 Records Check (for current and former State employees), and driver's license records verification.

Pay & schedule

• Salary range: $31.81 - $46.96 / hourly; $66,419 - $98,052 / annually
• Work shift: Day Shift, 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
• Days of work: Monday - Friday
• Telework: Eligible (50% per Telework Policy)
• Travel: Limited travel required
• Location: Roseville
• Full/Part Time: Full-Time
• Regular/Temporary: Unlimited
• Classified Status: Classified
• FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

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
• 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
• 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, and legal issues
• Daily living/convenience services including 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.

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