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Grad Staffing & Operations Coordinator - Human Resources Specialist 1

State of Minnesota • Saint Paul, MN • 2h ago

Working Title: Grad Staffing & Operations Coordinator

Job Class: Human Resources Specialist 1

Agency: Transportation Dept

Job ID : 91007

Location : St. Paul

Telework Eligible : Yes

Full/Part Time : Full-Time

Regular/Temporary : Unlimited

Who May Apply : Open only to current State employees

Date Posted : 01/16/2026

Closing Date : 01/23/2026

Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit : Transportation Dept / Transportation-MAPE

Division/Unit : Human Resources / Career Pathway Programs

Work Shift/Work Hours : Day Shift

Days of Work : Monday - Friday

Travel Required : Yes - 30% travel in Spring and Fall recruitment events

Salary Range: $25.67 - $37.26 / hourly; $53,598 - $77,798 / annually

Classified Status : Classified

Bargaining Unit/Union : 214 - MN Assoc of Professional Empl/MAPE

FLSA Status : Nonexempt

Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities (https://mn.gov/mmb/careers/diverse-workforce/people-with-disabilities/connect700/) : Yes

The work you'll do is more than just a job.

At the State of Minnesota, employees play a critical role in developing policies, providing essential services, and working to improve the well-being and quality of life for all Minnesotans. The State of Minnesota is committed to equity and inclusion, and invests in employees by providing benefits, support resources, and training and development opportunities.

This position is located at Central Office in St. Paul and may have the flexibility to telework, work a hybrid schedule, or work in the office. The incumbent will be required to make a telework arrangement with their supervisor. The incumbent will be expected to work in the office as determined by policy and discussion with their supervisor.

This position is responsible for delivering professional human resource (HR) services for the Graduate Engineer and Land Surveyor Program (GELSP), including classification, recruitment and selection, compensation, and staffing. The position also provides backup HR support to Career Pathway Programs (CPP) staff as needed. The position also serves as the GELSP operations coordinator, ensuring trainees receive the necessary materials, documentation, and training to meet all program milestones. In addition, the position also contributes to CPP HR special projects aimed at developing and refining GELSP personnel procedures, policies, operation standards, and processes, and serves as a CPP recruiter.

30% travel in Spring and Fall for recruitment events is required.

** The Minnesota Department of Transportation does not sponsor applicants for work visas or Optional Practical Training Extensions for STEM Students. Individuals must be legally authorized to work in the US at the start of employment.

Minimum Qualifications

A bachelor's or master's degree in human resources, Industrial Relations, Organizational Development, or a closely related field; OR

One year of professional (MAPE 05L or higher) experience in Human Resources; OR

Two years of technical experience in Human Resources or a related field.

Applicants must also demonstrate:

Experience researching, evaluating, and analyzing information.

Experience preparing and communicating information in writing.

Valid Class D Driver's License.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with recruitment and/or vacancy filling.

Previous experience with collective bargaining agreements and plans, particularly MGEC.

Advanced SEMA4 experience and Recruiting Solutions experience.

Additional Requirements

Successful candidate must pass past-employer reference checks and criminal history check

It is our policy that all candidates submit to a background investigation prior to employment. The background check may consist of the following components: SEMA4 Records Check, Criminal History Check, Employment Reference Check, Driver's License Check, Education/License Verification and/or a drug and alcohol test.

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Minnesota State Colleges and Universities is an Equal Opportunity employer/educator committed to the principles of diversity. We prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their race, sex, color, creed, religion, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or membership in a local commission as defined by law. As an affirmative action employer, we actively seek and encourage applications from women, minorities, persons with disabilities, and individuals with protected veteran status.

Reasonable accommodations will be made to all qualified applicants with disabilities. If you are an individual with a disability who needs assistance or cannot access the online job application system, please contact the job information line at 651-259-3637 or email careers@state.mn.us . Please indicate what assistance is needed.

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