Human Resources Specialist 1

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Working Title: Human Resources Specialist 1

Job Class: Human Resources Specialist 1

Agency: Transportation Dept

• Job ID : 84771
• Location : Marshall or Willmar
• Telework Eligible : Yes
• Full/Part Time : Full-Time
• Regular/Temporary : Unlimited
• Who May Apply : Open to all qualified job seekers
• Date Posted : 03/21/2025
• Closing Date : 04/04/2025
• Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit : Transportation Dept / Transportation-Confidential
• Division/Unit : District 8 - Willmar / Human Resources/Business Servs
• 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.

• The position will be located in Willmar or Marshall, Minnesota. The position may allow telework on a part-time/hybrid basis. The incumbent will be required to make a telework arrangement with their supervisor.
  
  

This position provides professional level human resources services to managers, supervisors, and employees located in MnDOT’s district 8. This position serves as a resource in the areas of labor contract administration, staffing/recruitment, selection, classification, and compensation and ensures all employment laws, rules, regulations and collective bargaining agreements are upheld. The position requires analytical and problem-solving ability (judgment/decision-making) sufficient to evaluate complex information, research answers to problems and/or concerns and make decisions and/or recommendations within acceptable timeframes.

• The Minnesota Department of Transportation does not sponsor applicants for work visas or Optional Practical Training Extensions for STEM Students. Individuals must be legally authorized to work in the US at the start of employment.
  
  

Minimum Qualifications

A Bachelor’s or Master's degree in Human Resources, Industrial Relations, Organizational Development or a closely related field; OR one year of professional (MAPE 05L or higher) experience in Human Resources; OR two years of technical experience in Human Resources or a related field that includes:

• Experience researching, analyzing, and interpreting information.
• Experience creating written documents such as reports or presentations.
• Experience using databases to update, track and retrieve information.
• Experience communicating information to others verbally and in writing.
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience interpreting and applying collective bargaining agreements and plans.
• Prior public sector human resources experience.
• Experience with job evaluation/classification.
  
  

Additional Requirements

Successful candidate must pass past-employer reference checks and criminal history check

It Is Our Policy That All Candidates Submit To a Background Investigation Prior To Employment. The Background Check May Consist Of The Following Components

• SEMA4 Records Check
• Criminal History Check
• Employment Reference Check
• Education/License Verification
• Driver's License Check - A revoked or suspended Driver's License or major violation within the last five (5) years or a combination of minor violations and/or at-fault in the last three (3) years will disqualify a candidate
  
  

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.