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Human Resources Associate - Human Resources Specialist 1

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

Working Title: Human Resources Associate

Job Class: Human Resources Specialist 1

Agency: Teachers Retirement Association

Job ID : 94247

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 : 05/18/2026

Closing Date : 05/26/2026

Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit : Teachers Retirement Assoc / TRA-Confidential

Division/Unit : TRA Human Resources Unit / Human Resources

Work Shift/Work Hours : Not Applicable Shift

Days of Work : Monday - Friday

Travel Required : Yes - 10%

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

Teachers Retirement Association (TRA) has been providing pension coverage to Minnesota educators for decades, with a mission to help members and their beneficiaries plan for an independent and financially secure retirement. We are currently seeking job candidates who are pro-active and process-oriented for a new Human Resources (HR) Associate role. Our HR Associate position will act as a strategic partner to TRA management and as a support resource to TRA staff and Board of Trustees, in the administration of HR services. The incumbent will assist in classification, recruitment, selection, and onboarding; leave administration; labor relations tasks; training on personnel topics; and data entry and record-keeping activities. The incumbent will also serve on HR-sponsored committees, complete research related to HR functions, and participate in HR projects and special assignments.

This position is located at our Saint Paul, Minnesota office, and will require the incumbent to work a schedule that includes regular in-person work. Travel may be required up to 10% of the role.

Minimum Qualifications

To qualify for this role, applicants must meet the following qualifications:

Possess a Bachelor's degree in human resources, business administration, legal studies, or a related field; OR

Possess one (1) year of HR work experience that includes recruitment, technical writing, supporting leave administration, and advising managers/supervisors/employees on HR functions, policies, or labor agreements.

Education and work experience must also demonstrate the following:

Ability to be reliable and follow complex directions to carryout a variety of HR functions in accordance with laws and policies.

Critical thinking, creativity, and flexibility sufficient to evaluate situations and propose recommended solutions.

Strong reading comprehension, analysis, and technical writing skills to perform job and compensation evaluation processes.

Ability to pull and interpret reports, in order to make leave eligibility determinations.

Communication and interpersonal skills sufficient to explain, discuss, and/or provide training on sensitive or technical HR matters.

Strong attention to detail, skill in accurate recordkeeping, ability to effectively prioritize, and ability to remain organized.

Knowledge of applicant tracking and personnel management software programs (such as Recruiting Solutions and SEMA4) and proficiency in using email, meeting, spreadsheet, presentation and word processing programs (such as the Microsoft Office Suite).

Ability to collaborate with diverse groups of people to achieve organizational goals and champion an inclusive workplace.

Successful candidates must possess the ability to secure their own transportation for in-state business travel.

Preferred Qualifications

Familiarity with employment laws, rules, and regulations.

Familiarity with State of Minnesota data privacy law.

Experience working in a union environment.

Experience performing or supporting personnel investigations.

Physical Requirements

This position requires occasional transporting of articles such as file folders, ledgers and/or small tools. May be required to move or maintain a stationary position for long periods of time.

Additional Requirements

Successful candidates must pass past-employer reference checks and a criminal background check.

It is the policy of TRA that all finalist(s) submit to a background check prior to employment. The background check may consist of the following components:

State of Minnesota state government employment records check (applies to current and past State of Minnesota state government employees only)

Criminal History Check

Employment Reference Check

Social Security and Address Verification

Education Verification

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