What are the responsibilities and job description for the Human Resources Consultant I position at City of Saint Paul?
About The Position
Come join our team!
The Saint Paul Fire Department is hiring a HR Consultant I to support the HR team with a variety of administrative and operational tasks to support employee functions. We are seeking a motivated, organized and detail-oriented person who is eager to learn and grow their professional career with the City!
Here’s What You Can Expect To Do
Equity, Inclusion and Belonging: The City of Saint Paul is dedicated to dismantling systemic racial, cultural, and economic barriers that prevent people from fully enjoying and participating in our community and ensuring fairness in opportunities and outcomes for all individuals. At the City of Saint Paul, we want our workforce to reflect the diverse city that we serve. Our leaders are guided by an unapologetic equity agenda, which promotes the belief that true equity is building a city that works for all of us. We encourage you to apply as we are most interested in finding the best candidate for this job.
Position Requirements
Requirements May Be Met By One Of The Following
Need technical support? For help with the online application, please call 1-855-524-5627.
Learn more about our Hiring Process
Open Job Posting: This posting is open to anyone who meets the position requirements.
Selection Process: Applicants who meet the minimum job requirements will be placed on a hiring list for consideration. Hiring Managers may interview/hire anyone from the list. You will be notified if you are invited to participate in the final selection process which may include an interview, job simulation, work sample submission, or other evaluation method.
Pre-Employment Screening: This position requires a background check which may include criminal history, and employment history as a condition of employment. Candidates will be required to submit proof of education to Human Resources upon conditional job offer, if qualifying based on education.
Human Resources Contact Information
Chrissy Hauge at (651) 266-6512
E-mail: christine.hauge@stpaul.gov
The City of Saint Paul encourages individuals to apply for positions regardless of criminal history.
Veteran’s Preference: If you are a veteran and would like to receive Veteran’s preference in accordance with MN Statute 197.455, you must submit a photocopy of your DD214 preferably at time of application. Click here for more information.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement: The City of Saint Paul is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. Veterans, women, persons of color, members of the LGBTQIA community, and individuals with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.
The City of Saint Paul offers a competitive benefits package for permanent, certified positions. Temporary positions are not eligible for benefits.
Benefits vary with each position and the collective bargaining agreement. Benefits may include:
City Paid Benefits
01
The thorough completion of the supplemental questions is very important in the screening process. Therefore, a lack of detail and explanation in the supplemental questions and in your application, may result in failure or disqualification for this position. In addition, documentation of work experience referred to in the supplemental questions must be included in the application. Your education, training, and experience are subject to verification. I understand that giving false information, failure to accurately represent myself, or not providing required documentation as listed on the job announcement will result in disqualification from this position.
Which best describes how you qualify for this position?
In which of the following areas of Human Resources do you have experience? Check all that apply
If you checked "other" in the previous question, please indicate the additional area(s) of Human Resources you have experience in.
05
In detail, describe the experience indicated in questions #3 and #4. Include employers, job titles, length of experience, and assigned responsibilities.
06
Please describe your experience managing employee leaves, including legal compliance, policy enforcement, reporting and analytics, auditing, recordkeeping, and communication with employees, supervisors, and third-party administrators.
07
Describe your experience applying equity principles in your work. Provide examples of your efforts ensuring equity and inclusion have been incorporated into your decision making, problem solving, and teamwork.
08
RECRUITMENT: How did you first find your way to our website to apply for this position? (check all that apply)
RECRUITMENT: If not indicated above, please specify where you heard about the position (e.g., specific organization/website name, City of Saint Paul employee name).
Come join our team!
The Saint Paul Fire Department is hiring a HR Consultant I to support the HR team with a variety of administrative and operational tasks to support employee functions. We are seeking a motivated, organized and detail-oriented person who is eager to learn and grow their professional career with the City!
Here’s What You Can Expect To Do
- Day to day management and track tracking of employees leave to include legal compliance, policy enforcement, reporting and analytics, auditing, recordkeeping, and communications with employees, supervisors, and third-party administrators.
- Enter First Report of Injury and maintain workability forms and maintain required log.
- Help manage employee onboarding and offboarding, ensuring all necessary documentation and compliance forms are completed.
- Assist with recruitment needs, including scheduling interviews, and coordinating candidate communications.
- Maintain accurate employee records and files in accordance with policies and legal requirements.
- Assist with benefits administration, including open enrollment and answering employee questions about health benefits, leave, and other benefits.
- Help manage and track employee performance reviews and provide administrative support for performance management process.
- Respond to employee inquiries and provide guidance on HR policies, procedures, and general support as needed.
- Support the HR team members on various projects, initiatives, and other day-to-day operations.
- For more information and essential functions, see our Human Resources Consultant I Job Description.
Equity, Inclusion and Belonging: The City of Saint Paul is dedicated to dismantling systemic racial, cultural, and economic barriers that prevent people from fully enjoying and participating in our community and ensuring fairness in opportunities and outcomes for all individuals. At the City of Saint Paul, we want our workforce to reflect the diverse city that we serve. Our leaders are guided by an unapologetic equity agenda, which promotes the belief that true equity is building a city that works for all of us. We encourage you to apply as we are most interested in finding the best candidate for this job.
Position Requirements
Requirements May Be Met By One Of The Following
- Four years of work experience performing duties related to Human Resources functions.
- An Associate’s Degree can be substituted for two years of experience.
- A Bachelor’s Degree can be substituted for four years of experience.
- Submit a City of Saint Paul online application by the closing date.
- Upload or submit the following required document via the online application system. (Zip files and web links will not be accepted. Each uploaded attachment is limited to 10MB.)
- A resume - please ensure that your vacancy related experience is documented
Need technical support? For help with the online application, please call 1-855-524-5627.
Learn more about our Hiring Process
Open Job Posting: This posting is open to anyone who meets the position requirements.
Selection Process: Applicants who meet the minimum job requirements will be placed on a hiring list for consideration. Hiring Managers may interview/hire anyone from the list. You will be notified if you are invited to participate in the final selection process which may include an interview, job simulation, work sample submission, or other evaluation method.
Pre-Employment Screening: This position requires a background check which may include criminal history, and employment history as a condition of employment. Candidates will be required to submit proof of education to Human Resources upon conditional job offer, if qualifying based on education.
Human Resources Contact Information
Chrissy Hauge at (651) 266-6512
E-mail: christine.hauge@stpaul.gov
The City of Saint Paul encourages individuals to apply for positions regardless of criminal history.
Veteran’s Preference: If you are a veteran and would like to receive Veteran’s preference in accordance with MN Statute 197.455, you must submit a photocopy of your DD214 preferably at time of application. Click here for more information.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement: The City of Saint Paul is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. Veterans, women, persons of color, members of the LGBTQIA community, and individuals with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.
The City of Saint Paul offers a competitive benefits package for permanent, certified positions. Temporary positions are not eligible for benefits.
Benefits vary with each position and the collective bargaining agreement. Benefits may include:
City Paid Benefits
- Health Insurance
- Vacation/Holidays
- Sick Leave
- Life Insurance
- Subsidized Metro Bus Pass
- Deferred Compensation
- Retirement Program
- Dental
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Disability Insurance
- Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance
- Long Term Care Insurance
01
The thorough completion of the supplemental questions is very important in the screening process. Therefore, a lack of detail and explanation in the supplemental questions and in your application, may result in failure or disqualification for this position. In addition, documentation of work experience referred to in the supplemental questions must be included in the application. Your education, training, and experience are subject to verification. I understand that giving false information, failure to accurately represent myself, or not providing required documentation as listed on the job announcement will result in disqualification from this position.
- Yes
Which best describes how you qualify for this position?
- Four years of experience in Human Resources.
- An Associates Degree and two years of experience in Human Resources
- A Bachelor's Degree
- None of the above
In which of the following areas of Human Resources do you have experience? Check all that apply
- Employment Testing
- Recruitment
- Training and Development
- Organizational Development
- Labor/Employee Relations
- Interviewing and Hiring
- Performance Management
- Onboarding and Offboarding Employees
- Classification and Compensation
- Providing Information related to Benefits, Leaves of Absence, Worker's Compensation, and/or Accommodations
- None of the above
- Other
If you checked "other" in the previous question, please indicate the additional area(s) of Human Resources you have experience in.
05
In detail, describe the experience indicated in questions #3 and #4. Include employers, job titles, length of experience, and assigned responsibilities.
06
Please describe your experience managing employee leaves, including legal compliance, policy enforcement, reporting and analytics, auditing, recordkeeping, and communication with employees, supervisors, and third-party administrators.
07
Describe your experience applying equity principles in your work. Provide examples of your efforts ensuring equity and inclusion have been incorporated into your decision making, problem solving, and teamwork.
08
RECRUITMENT: How did you first find your way to our website to apply for this position? (check all that apply)
- City of Saint Paul website
- City of Saint Paul employee
- City of Saint Paul job interest card
- City of Saint Paul walk-in
- City of Saint Paul Posted! newsletter
- City of Saint Paul Gov.Delivery notifications
- Friend or family member
- League of Minnesota Cities website
- Governmentjobs.com website
- X (formerly known as Twitter)
- Indeed.com website
- ZipRecruiter
- Pollen website
- MinnesotaWorks.net
- College or University
- Community organization
- Job fair
- Professional association
- Saint Paul Elevate Session
- People of Color Career Fair
- Other
RECRUITMENT: If not indicated above, please specify where you heard about the position (e.g., specific organization/website name, City of Saint Paul employee name).
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