Minnesota State University, Mankato · 3 days ago
Human Resources Staffing Specialist
Minnesota State University, Mankato is committed to equity and inclusion, providing essential services to improve the well-being of all Minnesotans. The Human Resources Staffing Specialist role involves performing staffing and recruitment responsibilities, ensuring compliance with personnel statutes, and providing labor relations support for the Office of the State Auditor.
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Responsibilities
Perform staffing and recruitment responsibilities in a manner consistent with laws, rules, and union contract language for positions under specific bargaining unit contracts
Research and analyze requests to establish new positions and requests to reclassify vacant and occupied positions in specific bargaining units in accordance with established policies and procedures; recommend and document final classification decisions
Support Human Resources Department and compliance with employment laws and HR policies and procedures
Lead human resources payroll transactions
Maintain OSA's performance management system and ensure that staff receive performance evaluations in a timely manner, and that evaluations are filed in electronic personnel files. Communicate with supervisors regarding performance evaluations and provide basic advice to supervisors on the performance management process and simple performance management issues
Administer unemployment insurance claims
Qualification
Required
Two (2) years of professional experience performing human resources work in selection and classification or transactions related to recruitment, employment and staffing
Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
Demonstrated experience using applicant tracking systems
Demonstrated knowledge of recruiting, including recruitment strategies for hard-to-fill positions
Ability to collaborate and develop effective relationships with people from diverse backgrounds
Preferred
Bachelor's degree in Human Resources
Prior human resources employment experience in public government
Knowledge of and experience with State of Minnesota or Minnesota State policies, procedures, and compensation systems
Experience working in the Sema4 transaction system
Benefits
Paid vacation and sick leave
12 paid holidays each year
Low-cost medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug plans
Fertility care, including IVF
Diabetes care
Dental and orthodontic care for adults and children
6 weeks paid leave for parents of newborn or newly adopted children
Pension plan that provides income when you retire (after working at least three years)
Employer paid life insurance to provide support for your family in the event of death
Short-term and long-term disability insurance that can provide income if you are unable to work due to illness or injury
Tax-free expense accounts for health, dental, and dependent care
Resources that provide support and promote physical, emotional, social, and financial well-being
Training, classes, and professional development
Tuition reimbursement
Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (Some positions may qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. For more information, visit the Federal Student Aid website at studentaid.gov)
Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for work/life support
Company
Minnesota State University, Mankato
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