Working Title: Staffing Representative
Job Class: Human Resources Specialist 3
Agency: Administration Dept
Job ID : 93590
Location : St. Paul
Telework Eligible : Yes/Hybrid
Full/Part Time : Full-Time
Regular/Temporary : Unlimited
Who May Apply : Open to all qualified applicants
Date Posted : 04/22/2026
Closing Date : 05/12/2026
Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit : Administration Dept
Division/Unit : Human Resources / Human Resources Staffing
Work Shift/Work Hours : Day Shift
Days of Work : Monday - Friday
Travel Required : No
Salary Range: $31.26 - $46.15 / hourly; $65,270 - $96,361 / annually
Classified Status : Classified
Bargaining Unit/Union : 217 - Confidential/Unrep
FLSA Status: Exempt - Administrative
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.
Under limited supervision, performs advanced professional human resources work by independently providing consultations, guidance, and subject matter expertise in such HR functional areas as recruitment, staffing, workforce planning, performance management, classification and compensation. Using specialized knowledge and sound judgment, this position supports managers, supervisors and employees of the Small Agency Resource Team (SmART) ensuring consistent, timely and quality delivery of staffing services, assists with staffing projects and performs other duties as assigned.
This position has access to labor relations information as defined in M.S. 13.37: participates in meetings where state labor negotiations proposals are discussed and evaluated; provides data and information to labor negotiations as it relates to workforce, job allocation, compensation and selection issues.
This position is eligible for a hybrid telework arrangement. With a telework arrangement, onsite attendance will be required for team members or as requested by management to meet business needs. Completion of a telework agreement will be required. Please review the Telework Policy (https://mn.gov/mmb-stat/policies/1422-telework.pdf) . for details.
Minimum Qualifications
Three years of professional-level human resources experience.
A Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Psychology, Organizational Behavior, or other related field may substitute for one year of experience.
All applicants who meet the above experience/education requirements will be further evaluated based on the following:
Experience coordinating vacancy-filling/selection activities such as developing job postings and announcements, determining position qualifications, reviewing applicant qualifications, developing interview questions with scoring anchors, and assisting supervisors with hiring processes.
Experience performing job evaluation/analysis.
Experience interpreting and applying policies, procedures, contracts, pay plans, legal documents, etc. to recommend actions and solutions, justify recommendations and document decisions.
SKILLS IN:
Analysis and critical thinking sufficient to evaluate complex information, ask questions and conduct research; conduct and document job analyses; make job classification and selection-related decisions and recommendations within acceptable timelines.
Written and verbal communication sufficient to effectively explain human resources policies, procedures, and collective bargaining agreement provisions to management, staff, and job candidates; relay sensitive/unfavorable concepts and decisions; compare/contrast information; compose thorough job audit documentation; develop job announcements; and write interview questions and scored anchors. A sample demonstrating your writing skills may be requested.
Human/interpersonal relations sufficient to interact professionally and respectfully with management, staff, and job candidates.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience in a unionized work environment.
Human resources experience with the State of Minnesota
Experience administering and interpreting the provisions of collective bargaining agreements or company plans.
Knowledge of the state's classification, compensation, recruitment, selections, and affirmative action processes sufficient to make decisions, recommend actions and solutions, justify and produce documentation for decisions.
Skills in gaining participation and consensus among diverse parties who may have opposing interests in order to achieve practical solutions to complex issues and goals.
Familiarity with or the ability to learn human resource systems (SEMA4, OBIEE, or similar), applicant tracking and reporting software to support management with decision-making and support staffing operations.
Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with agency managers, supervisors and employees.
Additional Requirements
Successful applicants must pass a criminal background check through American Databank and employment reference checks prior to employment. A criminal history does not automatically disqualify an applicant, and each case will be reviewed individually in alignment with fair hiring practices.
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.
