State of Minnesota · 8 hours ago
Classification & Recruitment Specialist - Human Resources Specialist 2
St Paul, MN
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid Level
$27.84/hr - $40.82/hr
3+ years expThe State of Minnesota is committed to improving the well-being of all Minnesotans and is seeking a Classification & Recruitment Specialist to support the Department of Children, Youth, and Families. This role is essential for ensuring accurate position classification, equitable compensation, and compliant recruitment processes, while providing expert guidance to agency managers and maintaining HR systems and processes.
Government Administration
No H1B
Responsibilities
Provide professional human resources services and technical guidance to supervisors, managers, employees, and HR staff across the agency
Deliver expert evaluation, analysis, and advisory support to ensure positions are accurately classified, compensation practices are applied consistently, and recruitment processes are fair, effective, and compliant
Partner closely with managers to provide guidance on workforce needs, job design, and hiring strategies
Maintain, update, and improve HR systems, processes, and procedures that are essential to effective agency operations and service delivery
Qualification
Required
Three (3) years of human resources experience
At least three (1) year of this experience must include full cycle recruitment and management consultation experience
At least (1) year of this experience must include experience conducting job analysis/classification for positions in a wide variety of classifications and levels
Experience interpreting current employment laws, regulations, contracts, and policies related to classification, recruitment, selection, hiring, promotion, and/or retention of employees
Critical thinking and strategic planning skills sufficient to analyze and evaluate complex information, research and evaluate alternatives, independently make sound decisions, resolve conflicts and provide guidance on a variety of HR issues
Ability to clearly explain classification decisions and technical information to supervisors, managers, employees, and HR staff
Demonstrated research and analytical skills as well as skill in writing formal reports, research papers, or memorandums
Experience supporting recruitment, staffing, or selection activities, such as: Posting positions and managing job announcements, Screening and evaluating applicants, Coordinating interviews and selection processes, Communicating with candidates and hiring managers
Preferred
Experience working in a public sector, government and/or unionized environment
Experience and proven success in a high volume recruiting environment
Experience with a job evaluation system such as the Hay method
Experience conducting class studies
Variety of experiences working effectively with others from different backgrounds and cultures
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
A voluntary confidential program that helps employees and their families with life challenges that may impact overall health, personal well-being, or job performance
Common sources of stress can be addressed through the EAP: mental health, relationship challenges (personal and work), grief and loss, finances, and legal issues
Daily Living/Convenience Services: Chore services, home repair, trip planning, child/elder care
Company
State of Minnesota
State of Minnesota provides information for residents, businesses, government, employment, education, and travel.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Tim Walz
41st Governor of Minnesota
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