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Working Title: Background Specialist

Job Class: Human Resources Specialist 1

Agency: Public Safety Department

• Job ID : 81603

• 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 : 11/7/2024

• Closing Date : 11/18/2024

• Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit : Public Safety Dept / Public Safety-Confidential

• Division/Unit : Human Resources / Human Resources Staffing

• Work Shift/Work Hours : Day Shift

• Days of Work : Monday - Friday

• Travel Required : No

• Salary Range: $25.29 - $36.71 / hourly; $52,805 - $76,650 / 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 the lead for the background coordination process and provides comprehensive professional human resources consulting and implementation services to staff, managers, supervisors and agency leadership in the areas of vacancy filling/selection, job audit/classification, recruitment/talent acquisition and interpretation and administration of labor contracts and plans for the Minnesota Department of Public Safety.

Minimum Qualifications

One (1) year of experience or three (3) years of administrative experience in Human Resources including:

• Prior human resources experience in administering or conducting background checks/studies or related experience within a human resources office

• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail; capable of handling multiple projects simultaneously while meeting deadline objectives

• Knowledge of principles and practices of human resource management in the areas of recruitment and selection, workers' compensation, FMLA, FLSA, job classification, compensation, affirmative action, labor relations, etc.

*Bachelors Degree in Human Resources or closely related field as determined by agency may substitute for 1 year of experience

All applicants must also minimally meet these additional required qualifications:

• Proficient computer skills including experience with word processing, databases, and spreadsheets.

• Ability to interpret employment laws, rules, administrative procedures, and collective bargaining agreements sufficient to ensure consistent and compliant practices.

• Proficient skills in customer service and communication sufficient to provide prompt, courteous and accurate information to customers in person, on the phone, and through e-mail and other written correspondence

• Analytical and decision-making ability sufficient to evaluate and summarize information, research HR issues, and make sound recommendations or decisions

• Problem-solving ability sufficient to recognize problems, identify causes, develop and evaluate alternatives, and recommend and implement solutions

• Human relation skills to handle sensitive, controversial, and confidential issues

• Ability to work cooperatively with individuals from diverse backgrounds and underserved communities

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources or a related field

• Knowledge of the State of Minnesota job classification system and processes

• Experience interpreting and applying collective bargaining unit contracts and plans and bargaining processes

• Knowledge and experience with SEMA4 and/or Recruiting Solutions, or other HRIS/Recruitment software

• Knowledge of federal, state employment and labor law (eg. ADA, EEO/AA, FMLA, FLSA, MN Data Practices Act)

Physical Requirements

Very Light: Requires occasionally moving and transporting such articles as file folders and small tools. May need to maintain a stationary position for long periods of time while carrying out job duties.

Additional Requirements

Requires occasionally moving and transporting such articles as file folders and small tools. It is the policy of the Department of Public Safety that all employees submit to a background investigation prior to employment, which includes the following components:

• Criminal history

• Reference check

• Fingerprint check

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.