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Human Resources Specialist 2 / Full Time

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

Working Title: Human Resources Specialist 2

Job Class: Human Resources Specialist 2

Agency: Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs

Job ID : 96610

Location : St. Paul

Telework Eligible : Yes. Please note this position is telework eligible and required to work in-person for at least 50% of scheduled workdays each month.

Full/Part Time : Full-Time

Regular/Temporary : Unlimited

Who May Apply : Open to all qualified job seekers

Date Posted : 08/26/2026

Closing Date : 09/08/2026

Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit : Veterans Affairs Dept / Veterans Affairs-Confid

Division/Unit : Department of Veterans Affairs / Human Resources CO Staffing

Work Shift/Work Hours : Day Shift / 8:00am - 4:30pm

Days of Work : Monday - Friday

Travel Required : No

Salary Range: $28.75 - $42.16 / hourly; $60,030 - $88,030 / 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.

The Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs (MDVA) is seeking an individual to join our Human Resources (HR) team as a business partner to assist in building and developing our Administrative Services team.

As a HR Business Partner, you would:

Coordinate and complete full-cycle recruitment and staffing processes in collaboration with hiring supervisors, HR staff and others;

Research, analyze and document requests to establish new positions and re-classify vacant and occupied positions, in accordance with established job classification policies and procedures;

Advise managers, supervisors and employees on a wide range of employment laws and policies to ensure consistency and compliance; and

Oversee and process employee and position transactions, as needed, in the State Employee Management System (SEMA4) and provide backup support and guidance to the HR Technician in the areas of employee insurance benefits, workers' compensation, and Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) administration.

Please see a message from Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs Commissioner, Brad Lindsay. Select Link (https://youtu.be/uLsQU1FT0hs)

Minimum Qualifications

Two years of HR experience in one or more of the following areas*, vacancy-filling, job analysis/classification, and/or compensation.

*NOTE: Completion of a bachelor's degree in Human Resources or a closely related degree program may substitute for one year of the above experience.

Applicants who meet the above experience/education requirements will be further evaluated based on the following:

Analysis and problem-solving skills sufficient to evaluate information, research HR issues, recognize problems, identify options/solutions, and make sound decisions and recommendations.

Skills in using HR information systems (preferably PeopleSoft) sufficient to review and enter employee/position information and track applicant/vacancy-filling status.

Skills in using word processing and spreadsheet software (preferably Microsoft Word and Excel) sufficient to create and edit correspondence and develop and maintain spreadsheets to track data.

Communication skills sufficient to effectively explain processes and procedures; compose and edit correspondence and reports; and prepare and present information/training to individuals and groups.

Effective interpersonal and communication skills to build collaborative working relationships in a diverse and inclusive environment.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience and skills in administering/coordinating hiring processes, including assessing applicants' qualifications and working with hiring managers.

Experience interpreting employment-related laws, rules, administrative procedures, sufficient to provide consistent and compliant advice and guidance.

Experience working in a unionized environment and interpreting collective bargaining agreements.

Experience with the MN Data Practices Act.

Experience conducting classification audits and classification structure.

Knowledge of workers' compensation and FMLA administration

Additional Requirements

This position requires successful completion of the following:

Employment reference checks will be conducted on finalists. This may include a review of documentation related to job performance and contact with the applicant's former employer(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.

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