Working Title: Employer Services Analyst
Job Class: State Program Administrator Senior
Agency: Department of Employment and Economic Development
Job ID : 94436
Location : St. Paul
Telework Eligible : Yes, may be eligible for some telework
Full/Part Time : Full-Time
Regular/Temporary : Unlimited
Who May Apply : This vacancy is open for bids and for all qualified job seekers simultaneously. Bidders will be considered through 06/05/2026.
Date Posted : 05/30/2026
Closing Date : 06/08/2026
Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit : Department of Employment and Economic Development / MAPE
Division/Unit : Paid Family and Medical Leave
Work Shift/Work Hours : Day Shift, 8:00AM to 4:30PM
Days of Work : Monday - Friday
Travel Required : No
Salary Range: $28.26 - $41.43 / hourly; $59,006 - $86,505 / annually
Classified Status : Classified
Bargaining Unit/Union : 214 - Minnesota Association of Professional Employees / MAPE
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.
About the Paid Leave Division:
Paid Leave is a new program that officially launched in Minnesota on January 1, 2026. The program provides partial wage replacement to Minnesota workers who are out of work due to a qualifying condition, such as a severe health condition that prevents them from working, or when they need time to care for a family member or a new child.
We have built a program that will be easy for every Minnesotan to use. We have engaged the people who depend on us-workers, employers, caregivers, and insurers-to learn from them and build the program around their needs. We use modern service delivery and product practices to deliver the program.
The Paid Leave team has high standards and an unrelenting commitment to serving Minnesotans. It is a start-up environment without legacy systems or preconceived ways of working, so we have a unique opportunity to create human-centric processes and systems to deliver this new benefit to Minnesotans.
Position Purpose:
The Employer Services Analyst position exists to process and support employers through the paid leave employer requirements. This includes employer contribution oversight which is a process owned by Unemployment Insurance; and, in partnership with Commerce, adjudication of employer equivalent plans, and third-party insurance provider requirements for the Paid Leave program. The Employer Services Analyst ensures accurate and timely processing while maintaining compliance with legislative requirements and providing operational support to the Employer Services team.
Key Responsibilities:
Employer Equivalent Plan Application Processing : Ensure the accurate and timely review, approval, and maintenance of employer equivalent plan applications in accordance with program requirements through evaluation of applications, verifications of documentation, and maintenance of records.
Employer Premiums and Wage detail Oversight: Monitor and process employer premium contributions and wage detail reports ensuring compliance, accuracy and timeliness by reviewing reports for errors and collaborating to improve procedures and boundaries.
Employer Seasonal Exemption Application Processing and Oversight: Ensure the accurate and timely review, approval, and maintenance of employer seasonal exemption applications in accordance with program requirements through evaluation of applications, verifications of documentation, and maintenance of records.
Self-Employed Paid Leave Opt-in Application Processing and Oversight: Ensure the accurate and timely review, approval, and maintenance of self-employed opt-in applications in accordance with program requirements through evaluation of applications, verifications of documentation, and maintenance of records.
Other Duties as Assigned: Support additional operational and administrative tasks as needed to maintain the efficiency of the Employer Services Team, participating in special projects and process improvements.
This position is telework (https://mn.gov/mmb-stat/policies/1422-telework.pdf) eligible. Staff are provided with the tools and equipment to be successful in a virtual work environment. Please note, the telework policy could change with notice based on business needs.
This posting may be used to fill multiple positions.
Minimum Qualifications
Two (2) years of experience analyzing, reconciling, and processing program applications.
Applicants that meet the above minimum qualification will be further evaluated on the following:
Experience evaluating risk, issues, and compliance within program guidelines.
Experience managing multiple assignments/projects with competing demands.
Experience educating and training employers on compliance and operational processes.
Experience interpreting and presenting data to support decision-making.
Knowledge of the state and federal laws governing employer-related programs.
Knowledge of employer contribution and exemption systems, policies, and eligibility requirements.
Preferred Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in public administration, business administration, finance, insurance, information technology, public policy, or other closely related field as determined by the agency.
Experience using data procedures and systems, such as Microsoft Office or similar data systems.
Our employees are dedicated to ensuring cultural responsiveness. Preferred candidates will have a variety of experiences working effectively with others from different backgrounds and cultures.
Additional Requirements
A job offer will be contingent upon successfully passing a background check. The background check may consists of the following components:
Criminal Background Check
Employment Records Check (current and former State employees only)
Employment Reference Check
Conflict of Interest Review
Driver's License and Records Check
The Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development will not sponsor applicants for work visas. All applicants must be legally authorized to work in the U.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.
