Working Title: Transactions Specialist (Human Resources Technician 2)
Job Class: Human Resources Technician 2
Agency: Corrections Dept
Job ID : 94744
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 : 06/06/2026
Closing Date : 06/12/2026
Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit : Corrections Dept / Corrections-CO-CS-Confidential
Division/Unit : Corrections - Central Office / DOC Project Func Mgr-CO Region
Work Shift/Work Hours : Day Shift
Days of Work : Monday - Friday
Travel Required : No
Salary Range: $24.41 - $34.24 / hourly; $50,968 - $71,493 / 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.
This position is responsible for performing advanced para-professional/technical work in the HR Transactions Unit by:
Processing complex and routine employee and position transactions in the Statewide Employee Management System (SEMA4).
Providing technical support to professional-level HR Staffing employees in completing requests to fill vacancies and classify DOC positions, including conducting checks and verifying data, composing appointment letters/memos, and working with finalists, including providing related forms notices, and instructions.
Providing HR information to DOC and other state agency staff, applicants and the general public.
Performing HR project work as assigned.
This position works in a fast-paced, multi-tasking environment. The incumbent is expected to function as a team member; independently prioritize work that is deadline-driven and time sensitive; identify and respond to customer needs; take and follow direction; be accurate and consistent in interpreting and applying procedures; maintain confidentiality of information; and work constructively and harmoniously with staff, applicants and the general public.
This position is subject to the State of MN's telework policy requiring employees living within 50 miles of DOC's Central Office location in St. Paul to work on-site 50% of the time. Completion of a telework agreement is required. Teleworking employees are required to live in Minnesota or a bordering state in a county along the Minnesota state line.
Minimum Qualifications
Two years of experience in human resources working with human resource transactions, including entry of personnel and/or position data into an HRIS; interpretation and application of union/employment contract or company policy or handbook provisions, HR procedures and policies; processing payroll; or providing data entry and reporting functions.
Applicants meeting the above experience will be further evaluated for the following qualifications:
Experience and skills in recognizing and resolving problems by identifying causes, researching solutions and choosing or recommending the most effective action/solution.
Computer software skills (e.g., word processing, spreadsheet, and database software) and keyboarding skills sufficient to create employee letters and memos, accurately review and enter data, create and update procedural documentation, etc.
Skills in entering and updating database management systems sufficient to accurately maintain employee, position, and vacancy data and meet regulatory requirements.
Excellent communication skills, both oral and written, sufficient to respond to employee inquiries, explain policies/procedures, and compose and/or deliver responses to requests for information.
Demonstrated skills in time management including the ability to prioritize work and meet critical deadlines.
Preferred Qualifications
At least 6 months para-professional/technical or administrative experience in Human Resources.
Experience with Human Resource Information Systems (HRIS) such as SEMA4, PeopleSoft, or similar, including navigating within the system to find information and entering employee and/or position transactions.
Experience interpreting and applying collective bargaining agreement language, company policy or handbook provisions, governing regulations, HR procedures and policies.
Experience and skills in recognizing and resolving problems by identifying causes, researching solutions and choosing or recommending the most effective action/solution.
Computer software skills (preferably Microsoft Outlook, Word. Excel, database management systems) and keyboarding skills sufficient to create employee letters and memos, accurately review and enter data, create procedural documentation, and develop and maintain spreadsheets to track data.
Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, sufficient to respond to employee inquiries, explain policies/procedures, and compose and/or deliver responses to requests for information.
Ability to prioritize work and meet deadlines.
Physical Requirements
The selected finalist is required to review and sign a Physical Demands Analysis (PDA) for this position. For a copy of the PDA, please email Cathy Bisser at cathy.j.bisser@state.mn.us
Additional Requirements
The selection process may include screening the top candidate(s) on their criminal history, predatory offender registration, offender associations and/or other applicable background information in accordance with Department of Corrections' policy. Top candidate(s) must pass a criminal history check which includes successful completion of all sentencing and/or restitution requirements of law enforcement jurisdictions, including probation.
Employment history/reference checks, including incidents of sexual harassment, will also be conducted on the top candidate(s) in accordance with Department of Corrections' policy. This may include a review of job performance and discipline records.
New employees will be fingerprinted within the first 30 days of employment.
The Minnesota Department of Corrections (DOC) does not participate in E-Verify. The DOC will not sponsor applicants for work visas, including F-1 STEM OPT extensions. All applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States.
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.
