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Staffing Specialist / Human Resources Specialist 1

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

Working Title: Staffing Specialist

Job Class: Human Resources Specialist 1

Agency: Children Youth & Families Dept

Job ID : 90249

Location : St. Paul

Telework Eligible : Yes*

Full/Part Time : Full-Time

Regular/Temporary : Unlimited

Who May Apply : Open to all qualified job seekers. This vacancy is open for bids and for all qualified job seekers simultaneously. Bidders will be considered through 02/14/2026 date. Please note that to be considered a bidder, you must be a permanent, non-probationary DCYF employee in the same job classification as the position posted.

Date Posted : 02/07/2026

Closing Date : 02/17/2026

Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit : Children Youth & Families Dept / DeptChildYth&Fam-Confidential

Division/Unit : DCY - Central Office / Human Resources Staffing

Work Shift : Day Shift

Work Hours : 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM

Days of Work : Monday - Friday

Travel Required : No*

Salary Range: $25.29 - $36.71 / hourly; $52,805 - $76,650 / annually

Classified Status : Classified

Bargaining Unit/Union : 217 - Confidential/Unrep

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.

* Telework (https://mn.gov/mmb-stat/policies/1422-telework.pdf) (Within Minnesota or neighboring states) and flexible hours options are available.

The Department of Children, Youth, and Families (DCYF) is a great place to start your human resources career while supporting a mission that positively impacts children, youth, and families across Minnesota. This entry-level position offers hands-on experience in core HR functions, opportunities to learn from experienced professionals, and exposure to a wide range of HR work. DCYF values professional growth, collaboration, and work-life balance, making it an ideal environment to build a strong foundation for a career in public service.

In the Staffing Specialist role, you will, under supervision, provide entry-level professional human resources services and technical support to supervisors, managers, employees, and HR staff across the agency. The position assists with a variety of human resource functions, including recruitment, selection, classification, and compensation. Primary responsibilities include supporting hiring managers and supervisors with vacancy fill activities, conducting routine job audits, and assisting with position allocation reviews and recommendations.

This position also supports more complex HR work by assisting higher-level HR staff, including providing support related to audit appeals and other classification or compensation reviews.

Minimum Qualifications

To facilitate proper crediting, please ensure that your resume clearly describes your experience in the areas listed and indicates the beginning and ending month, day and year for each job held.

Two (2) years' Staffing/Recruitment experience OR a bachelor's degree in human resources with one (1) year of Staffing/Recruitment experience OR an equivalent combination of education and experience

All applicants who meet the above experience/education requirements will be further evaluated based on the following:

Experience in recruitment, selection, compensation, equal opportunity principles and/or affirmative action concepts to evaluate and administer employee selection criteria and processes

Knowledge of federal and state employment laws related to recruitment

Demonstrated ability to manage simultaneous projects independently with multiple competing deadlines

Interpersonal skills to communicate effectively with sensitivity and discretion to resolve issues with varied and diverse clientele

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with a Human Resource Information System (HRIS), preferably PeopleSoft, sufficient to post job announcements, screen resumes, and route candidates.

Knowledge of State of Minnesota personnel laws, rules, administrative procedures, policies, collective bargaining agreement provisions, and processes related to recruitment, selection, and job classification sufficient to independently administer these functions and provide guidance to other HR staff and managers and supervisors.

Variety of experiences working effectively with others from different backgrounds and cultures.

Additional Requirements

It is the policy of the Department of Children, Youth, and Families that the individual selected for this position successfully complete a background investigation prior to employment, that may include the following components:

Reference check

Criminal Background check

Fingerprinting check (MNJIS/CJIS)

Driver's License Check

Personnel File Review: all current and former public sector employees

Additional assessment may be required during the interview process

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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