Working Title : Human Resource Generalist
Job Class: Human Resources Specialist 3
Agency: Minnesota Lottery
Job ID: 96664
Location: Roseville
Telework Eligible : Yes (50% per Telework Policy)
Full/Part Time : Full-Time
Regular/Temporary: Unlimited
Who May Apply: Open to all qualified job seekers
Date Posted: 09/02/2026
Closing Date: 09/14/2026
Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit: Minnesota Lottery/Lottery - Non represented
Division/Unit: Human Resources
Work Shift/Work Hours: Day Shift/ 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Days of Work: Monday - Friday
Travel Required : Limited travel
Salary Range: $31.81 - $46.96 / hourly; $66,419 - $98,052 / annually
Classified Status: Classified
FLSA Status : Non-Exempt
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 Lottery is seeking an experienced Human Resources Generalist to join our team and support the mission, vision, and strategic goals of the agency. This position provides advanced professional human resource consultation, services, and support across multiple human resource functions. The position serves as a strategic partner to leadership and supports the Human Resources Director in delivering effective, consistent, and legally compliant human resources programs.
This position provides expertise in employee and labor relations, job classification, compensation, recruitment and selection, workforce planning, performance management, policy administration, investigations, and development and delivery of training. The position ensures clear and consistent application of human resource and labor relations statutes, policies, procedures, and best practices collective bargaining agreements and compensation plans, compensation frameworks, job classification activities, and recruitment and selection activities. In addition, the Human Resource Generalist provides lead work direction in the delivery of human resource services including transactions, workers' compensation, and employee benefits.
Responsibilities Include:
Provide professional consultation in recruitment, selection, job classification, compensation, and performance management
Lead and conduct job evaluations and document job classification decisions
Manage recruitment and staffing processes to ensure compliance with laws, policies, and bargaining agreements
Recommend and implement updates to policies, procedures, and practices
Advise on leave administration, workers' compensation, and other federal/state employment law requirements
Provide guidance on performance management
Provide contract interpretations
Conduct workplace investigations and prepare clear, comprehensive reports
Participate in grievance hearings, meet-and-confers, Loudermill meetings, arbitration activities, and labor contract negotiations
Lead human resource projects, workgroups, and develop and deliver training
Provide lead work direction to human resource staff including oversight of benefits, SEMA4 transactions, workers' compensation, unemployment, FMLA and other leaves, and seniority rosters.
Minimum Qualifications
To facilitate proper crediting, please ensure that your resume clearly describes your experience in the areas listed and indicates the beginning and ending month, day and year for each job held.
Three (3) years professional human resource experience that includes the following:
Experience in core human resource functions including performance management, recruitment/selection, compensation, and job classification
Experience in labor relations functions such as grievance hearings, conducting investigations, interpreting union contracts and/or compensation plans, or participating in union negotiations
Oral and written communication skills sufficient to prepare clear documents and reports and provide clear guidance
Knowledge of Minnesotaand federal employment laws such as FLSA, FMLA, EEOC, Human Rights Act, workers' compensation, unemployment, and Minnesota Paid Leave
Knowledge of records management and data practice requirements, including releasing of information in accordance with state statues, laws and/or policies
Preferred Qualifications
Knowledge of State of Minnesota employment laws, rules, and policies including MN Statute 13.43 Personnel Data
Experience working in a union environment
Knowledge and experience with State of Minnesota job classification analysis
Experience with HRIS systems such as SEMA4, ELM, and Information Warehouse
Demonstrated ability to work effectively with diverse populations
Public sector human resource experience
Familiarity with workplace safety practices and compliance
Additional Requirements
This position requires successful completion of the following:
The Minnesota Lottery will conduct a criminal background check and fingerprint check at the time of job offer for all prospective new employees. The Minnesota Lottery cannot hire any person who's 1) been convicted of a felony or a crime involving fraud or misrepresentation within five years of employment or 2) who's ever been convicted of a gambling-related offense.
In addition, the Minnesota Lottery will perform the following background checks:
Employment Reference Checks (includes review of personnel file for current and former State of Minnesota employees)
SEMA4 Records Check (for current and former State of Minnesota employees)
Driver's License Records Verification
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.
