Human Resources Technician

About the role

This position provides technical personnel support to the Human Resources Division staff and the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency managers, supervisors and employees. This includes processing personnel transactions in the State's personnel/payroll systems (SEMA4) and providing administrative support for the HR office. This position will have access to bargaining materials as defined by M.S. 13.37, Subd. 1c and will assist with the research and processing of employee transactions, insurance benefits, and other related employee/personnel programs.

Minimum Qualifications

• Two (2) years of experience performing technical and/or administrative support duties in a human resource setting including working knowledge of personnel tracking software sufficient to maintain, enter and track personnel transactions through PeopleSoft or similar HR information systems (e.g., employee hires, salary increases, separations, etc.)
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite products with the ability to research and analyze data
• Analytical skills sufficient to review data and identify and correct errors
• Demonstrated ability to work independently by handling, prioritizing, and processing a variety of HR transactions correctly and timely
• Customer service experience sufficient to provide prompt, courteous and accurate information to customers in a timely manner
• Interpret and communicate plan and collective bargaining agreement provisions, and agency and enterprise-wide policies and procedures to customers ensuring accurate information and clear understanding
• Proficient computer software skills (e.g., word processing, spreadsheet, and databases software) and keyboarding skills to create letters and memos, accurately review and enter data, create procedural documentation, etc.
• Experience with handling confidential information
• Ability to work cooperatively with individuals from diverse backgrounds
• Individuals must be legally authorized to work in the United States. The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency will not sponsor applicants for work visas including F-1 STEM OPT extensions.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience using SEMA4
• Working knowledge and experience in applying provisions of state and federal employment laws, Minnesota Statutes, personnel rules and regulations, policies, procedures, and collective bargaining unit agreements and plans
• Ability to guide the work of others and mentor less experienced staff
• Demonstrated ability to identify and address problems with confidentiality, diplomacy and integrity
• Human Resource experience within a State of Minnesota agency or other public employer environment
• Experience creating and running ad hoc reports

Additional requirements

• Requires occasionally lifting and/or carrying such articles as file folders, ledgers, and small tools. Although a sedentary job is defined as one which involves sitting, a certain amount of walking and standing is often necessary in carrying out job duties
• Position duties may require travel, but driving is not a minimum qualification or essential function of this position. Employees who may drive for state business will need their driver's license checked prior to operating a state vehicle
• All candidates must submit to a background check prior to employment. The background check may consist of the following components: Conflict of Interest Review, Criminal History Check, Education Verification, Employment Reference / Records Check, License / Certification Verification where applicable

About the agency

Our mission is to protect and improve the environment and human health. We work with many partners (citizens, communities, and businesses, all levels of government, environmental groups and educators) to prevent pollution, conserve resources, and to help ensure polluting does not have disproportionate impact on any groups of people. We emphasize work-life balance with flex schedules, compressed schedules, and options to telework for some positions.

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. For more information, visit the Federal Student Aid website at studentaid.gov)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for work/life support — a voluntary confidential program that helps employees and their families with life challenges that may impact overall health, personal well-being, or job performance. Common sources of stress can be addressed through the EAP: mental health, relationship challenges (personal and work), grief and loss, finances, and legal issues
• Daily Living/Convenience Services: Chore services, home repair, trip planning, child/elder care

Programs, resources and benefits eligibility vary 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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