Staffing Specialist (Human Resources Specialist 2 or 1)

$52,603 - $76,357/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 Staffing Specialist position at the State of Minnesota's Department of Corrections focuses on providing staffing services to various work units. This role involves consulting with managers and supervisors to address staffing needs, resolving staffing-related issues, and ensuring effective recruitment and selection processes are in place. The position is available at two levels, HR Specialist 1 and HR Specialist 2, depending on the qualifications of the selected candidate.

Responsibilities

• Analyze job content and develop job-related selection processes.
• Advise hiring managers on assessment and selection processes.
• Review candidates' qualifications and track their status in an applicant tracking system.
• Refer candidates to hiring managers for further consideration and guide them on hiring processes.
• Perform job audits to determine job classification decisions.
• Provide guidance on HR policy, procedure, law, and collective bargaining agreements.
• Create and maintain HR records and provide reports as requested.

Requirements

• At least two years of human resources experience for HR Specialist 2, focusing on job evaluation/classification and assessment/selection.
• At least one year of human resource experience for HR Specialist 1, including job evaluation/classification, recruitment, and/or assessment/selection.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills for documenting job evaluations and explaining HR policies.
• Superior customer service skills to ensure a positive experience for stakeholders.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite, including Outlook, Word, and Excel.
• Strong reading comprehension to interpret personnel laws and policies.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, results-oriented environment.
• Strong problem-solving abilities and attention to detail.

Nice-to-haves

• Human resources experience with the State of Minnesota.
• Experience with collective bargaining agreements.
• Experience analyzing position descriptions and conducting job audits.
• Familiarity with a Human Resource Information System (HRIS), preferably PeopleSoft.
• Knowledge of State of Minnesota personnel laws and recruitment processes.

Benefits

• Telework eligibility
• Full-time position
• Comprehensive training and development opportunities
• Support resources for employees
• Commitment to equity and inclusion