Human Resources Specialist 3 / Human Resources Business Partner (HRBP)

Key Responsibilities

• Partner with managers and supervisors to address staffing and workforce planning needs.
• Lead full-cycle recruitment activities from vacancy planning through hiring.
• Develop job postings, interview questions, assessment tools, and selection criteria.
• Conduct job analysis, evaluations, and compensation recommendations.
• Provide guidance on employment laws, policies, contracts, and human resources procedures.
• Support employee retention and workforce development initiatives.
• Advise managers on labor relations matters and employee issues.
• Mentor and provide work direction to HR Specialists and HR Technicians.
• Monitor HR transactional processes to ensure efficiency and compliance.
• Utilize HR information systems to process and support HR functions.
• Deliver independent HR consultation and subject matter expertise across multiple functional areas.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Three years of professional human resources experience performing at least three of the following:
• Full-cycle recruitment
• Vacancy management and staffing consultation
• Job analysis and evaluation
• Compensation analysis and recommendations
• Strategic recruitment planning
• Employment law and policy interpretation
• Selection and hiring processes

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources or a closely related field may substitute for one year of experience.
• Experience providing labor relations guidance to supervisors and managers.
• Ability to coordinate, lead, and support the work of other HR staff.
• Experience using Human Resources Information Systems (HRIS).
• Strong communication, consultation, and relationship-building skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working in a unionized environment.
• Experience with the State of Minnesota HRIS system (SEMA4) or similar platform.
• Experience using Applicant Tracking Systems such as Recruiting Solutions or equivalent.
• Experience conducting job audits and classification determinations.
• Knowledge of job evaluation methodologies such as the Hay Method.
• Experience supporting public sector or government human resources functions.

Benefits & Opportunities

• Opportunity to support Minnesota Veterans and their families.
• Collaborative and mission-driven work environment.
• Professional growth and leadership development opportunities.
• Public sector employment with competitive compensation and benefits.
• Meaningful work supporting workforce excellence across the organization.