Working Title : Compensation and HRIS Specialist
Job Class: Management Analyst 3
Agency: Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs
Job ID: 92564
Location: St. Paul, MN
Telework Eligible : Yes - Please note this position is telework eligible and required to work in-person for at least 50% of scheduled workdays each month.
Full/Part Time : Full-Time
Regular/Temporary: Unlimited
Who May Apply: Open to all qualified job seekers.
Date Posted: 03/05/2026
Closing Date: 03/11/2026
Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit: Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs / Veterans Affairs - Confid
Division/Unit: Department of Veterans Affairs / Human Resources Operations
Work Shift/Work Hours: Day Shift / 8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Days of Work: Monday - Friday
Travel Required : No
Salary Range: $28.26 - $41.43 / hourly; $59,007 - $86,506 / annually
Classified Status: Classified
Bargaining Unit/Union: 217 - Confidential/Unrep
FLSA Status: Non-exempt
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.
Do you want to give back to Minnesota Veterans? Join a human resources team that is dedicated to supporting the employees that serve Minnesota Veterans.
This position provides advanced Human Resources services to managers, supervisors, and HR staff at the Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs in the areas of agency compensation and Human Resources Information Systems (HRIS) administration.
Key responsibilities include:
Administering agency compensation program
Managing HRIS security access and system administration
Conducting ad hoc reporting and data analysis
Performing HRIS audits and ensuring HR data integrity
Serving as the subject matter expert (SME) for SEMA4 transaction processing and table management
Supporting labor relations contract and compensation plan administration
Delivering related training and guidance
This role also leads process improvement efforts to optimize HR business operations and increase efficiency.
Additionally, the position coordinates the implementation of new and existing HR tools, with a strong focus on streamlining processes through technology and electronic systems. Responsibilities include carrying out delegated authority from Minnesota Management, conducting internal audits related to HRIS, compensation, and security, and supporting the ongoing development and enhancement of HR systems within the agency.
To facilitate proper crediting, please ensure that your resume/application clearly describes your experience in the areas listed below, and indicates the beginning and ending month and year for each job held. Only applicants whose resumes clearly demonstrate fulfillment of each of these minimum qualifications will be considered for this position.
Minimum Qualifications
Two (2) years of Human Resources (HR) experience, demonstrating the following:
Experience in compensation administration including managing salary structures, performing internal equity and market analyses, and determining pay-setting for new hires, promotions, and demotions.
Experience in Human Resource Information Systems (HRIS) data management and reporting using tools such as Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, charts, and graphs), Oracle Business Intelligence Enterprise Edition (OBIEE), Mobius or similar database reporting software, sufficient to create, modify, and analyze complex management reports.
Experience managing system access and user permissions, ensuring role-based security compliance.
Applicants who meet the above requirements will be further evaluated based on the following:
Knowledge of human resource functions sufficient to bridge technological gaps and uphold compliance standards.
Experience interpreting employment laws, regulations, and policies related to compensation, classification, recruitment, selection, hiring, movement of, and/or retention of employees.
Critical thinking skills sufficient to analyze and evaluate complex information, research and evaluate alternatives, and communicate results.
Demonstrated experience in developing standards of work, including the creation of comprehensive guidelines, manuals, or "how-to" documentation for HR processes.
Preferred Qualifications
Knowledge of State of Minnesota HR policies and Federal and State laws related tocompensation principles and practices.
Knowledge with State of Minnesota HR policies, practices, and procedures.
Experience using SEMA4 (or a similar database) for human resources, including the management organizational structures and data tables within.
Experience working in a unionized/public sector environment with demonstrated ability to interpret and apply collective bargaining agreements and compensation plans.
Demonstrated ability to solve problems, make decisions, and set priorities to meet deadlines.
Additional Requirements
Finalists may be required to pass a driver's license check.
Employment reference checks will be conducted on finalists. This may include a review of documentation related to job performance and contact with the applicant's former employer(s).
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.
