Human Resources Specialist 2

$57,907 - $84,906/Yr

State of Minnesota - Saint Paul, MN

Full-time - Entry Level

Saint Paul, MN

Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support

About the position

The Human Resources Specialist 2 position at the State of Minnesota involves performing advanced personnel functions within a small HR team. The role focuses on providing consultation in classification, recruitment, and selection processes, as well as making compensation recommendations and conducting classification audits. The position emphasizes diversity and inclusion, equal employment opportunity, and affirmative action, and allows for telework based on agency needs.

Responsibilities

• Provide consultation in classification, recruitment, and selection processes.
• Research, compare, and make compensation recommendations.
• Review and audit transactions of other HR staff.
• Conduct classification audits.
• Work in the areas of diversity and inclusion, equal employment opportunity, and affirmative action.

Requirements

• Two years of progressively responsible human resources experience with job evaluation/classification and recruitment/selection activities.
• A bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Communications, or Organizational Development may substitute for one year of experience.
• Knowledge of and experience with SEMA4 and Recruiting Solutions or other HRIS/Recruitment software.
• Ability to conduct classification audits and work within a large and complex classification structure.
• Strong analysis and technical writing skills sufficient to analyze job responsibilities for appropriate classification.
• Knowledge of federal and state employment and labor law.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail; capable of handling multiple projects simultaneously while meeting deadline objectives.
• Interpersonal skills sufficient to interact professionally with managers, supervisors, employees, applicants, and the general public.
• Strong commitment to a respectful, inclusive, and diverse work environment.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience using SEMA4 and Recruiting Solutions, processing and approving routine and non-routine human resources transactions.
• Experience working in a union environment, including contract interpretation and administration of union/labor contracts related to personnel transactions or vacancy filling.
• Experience coordinating and promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion in the workplace.
• Experience providing benefits, worker's compensation, unemployment insurance, and/or FMLA assistance.

Benefits

• Telework eligibility based on agency needs.
• Training and development opportunities.
• Support resources for employees.