Working Title: Human Resources Leave Management & Transactions Coordinator
Job Class: Human Resources Specialist 1
Agency: Children Youth & Families Dept
Job ID : 93139
Location : St. Paul
Telework Eligible : Yes*
Full/Part Time : Full-Time
Regular/Temporary : Unlimited
Who May Apply : Open to all qualified job seekers.
Date Posted : 03/27/2026
Closing Date : 04/06/2026
Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit : DCYF / Unrepresented
Division/Unit : DCYF / Human Resources Operations
Work Shift : Day Shift
Work Hours : 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Days of Work : Monday - Friday
Travel Required : No
Salary Range: $25.67 - $37.26 / hourly; $53,598 - $77,798 / annually
Classified Status : Classified
Bargaining Unit/Union : 217/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 Department of Children, Youth, and Families is unable to provide sponsorship for work visas. Applicants must be eligible to work in the United States at the start of employment. DCYF does not participate in E-Verify.
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.
This position provides technical personnel support to the Department of Children, Youth and Families managers, supervisors and employees. Working with oversight from the Transactions Lead and Supervisor, this position will process personnel transactions in the State's personnel/payroll systems (SEMA4), administer FMLA, leave management, and retirement services, including maintaining databases and providing reports.
This position has access to documents/data containing labor relations information as defined by M.S. 13.37, providing data and information to labor negotiations as it relates to workgroup, job allocation, and selection issues. This position also provides assistance and information for use in the development of a strike plan.
Responsibilities include:
Serve as the primary contact for employees, supervisors, and managers seeking information on paid and unpaid leaves of absences, including Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA), Parental Leave, Medical Leave, and Military Leave, and other statutory or contractual leave provisions.
Review, research, prepare, and process employee and position data transactions in SEMA4 system and ensure timely and accurate entry in accordance with state and federal laws, collective bargaining agreements, and MMB administrative procedures
Provide comprehensive personnel support by responding to inquiries and performing technical human resource functions to ensure accurate, timely, and compliant human resources services.
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.
One (1) year of experience administering FMLA and other @types of leave requests including determining eligibility, evaluating, processing and tracking requests
Applicants who meet the above experience requirements will be further evaluated based on the following during the interview process:
Interpreting employment contract language, personnel rules, policies, and procedures as it pertains to employee benefits, transactions, and/or payroll.
Knowledge of employment laws including ADA, FMLA, MPL, Paid Parental Leave, USSERA, Military Leave, unpaid leave, and Government Data Practices.
Administrating HRIS data management, electronic spreadsheets, and word processing software skills sufficient to track HR data, create spreadsheets, and draft presentations or correspondences.
Strong attention to detail and organizational skills sufficient to ensure policies, bargaining agreements, personnel plans, processes, procedures, laws, rules, and regulations are followed accurately and consistently.
Demonstrated communication skills sufficient to interact with a variety of clientele at all levels in order to communicate effectively, accurately and in an understanding, timely manner, all while maintaining confidentiality.
Preferred Qualifications
Bachelor's degree or higher in Human Resources or Organizational Management or related field.
Working knowledge and understanding of union and collecting bargaining agreements; rules and laws (i.e. FMLA, Affirmative Action and Data Practices) that affect Human Resources.
Skills using PeopleSoft/SEMA4 sufficient to review employee and position information, pull standard reports, and process personnel transactions.
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.
