Leave Management Coordinator - State Prog Admin Intermediate
Location: St. Paul, MN | Full‑Time, Unlimited | Day Shift, Mon–Fri 8:00 am–4:30 pm | Telework eligible up to 50% | Salary: $26.12–$37.91/hr ($54,538–$79,156/yr) | Bargaining Unit: MAPE (Unit 214) | FLSA: Nonexempt | Connect 700 eligible | Closes 11/05/2026
About the role
This position serves as the primary leave management coordinator, administering all coordinated services of contractual and statutory leaves of absence with limited supervision. The incumbent integrates union contract/plan language, federal and state law, and administrative policies and procedures in daily work. The role also backs up the workers’ compensation position, serves as the agency DDIR, and provides retirement information. Employees may telework up to 50% depending on the position and division needs. The Department of Public Safety cannot sponsor work visas; applicants must be eligible to work in the United States at the start of employment. DPS does not participate in E‑Verify.
Responsibilities
- Administer all coordinated services for contractual and statutory leaves of absence
- Interpret and apply union contract/plan language, federal and state statutes, and administrative policies
- Serve as backup for workers’ compensation coordination
- Act as the agency DDIR (Designated Disability Insurance Representative)
- Provide retirement information and guidance to employees
- Communicate sensitive, controversial, or confidential HR decisions clearly to employees and management
Minimum Qualifications
One (1) year of work experience in human resources or a related field OR three (3) years of administrative support in human resources or a related field. Experience must include two (2) or more of the following:
- Leave of absence management responsibilities (receiving and responding to leave requests)
- Data/database management
- Processing HR transactions or payroll duties
- Providing union contract interpretation or consultation
- Workers’ compensation coordination/management
Additionally required:
- Experience with word processing, databases, and spreadsheets
- Oral and written communication skills sufficient to articulate HR policies and procedures, including sensitive or confidential information
- Knowledge of state and federal statutes, laws, or policies related to leave management (FMLA, ESST, parenthood leave, paid parental leave, military leave, statutory leaves, contractual leaves)
- Ability to work cooperatively with individuals from diverse backgrounds
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience working in a collective bargaining environment
- Proficiency with the State of Minnesota’s HRIS system (