Working Title: Employment Services Representative

Job Class: Human Resources Specialist 1

Agency: MN Department of Natural Resources

• Who May Apply : Open to all qualified job seekers

• Date Posted : 04/23/2024

• Closing Date : 05/13/2024

• Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit : Department of Natural Resources

• Division/Unit : Operations Services / Human Resources

• Work Shift/Work Hours : Day Shift

• Days of Work : Monday - Friday

• Travel Required : No

• Salary Range: $24.20 - $35.13 / hourly; $50,529 - $73,351 / annually

• Classified Status : Classified

• Bargaining Unit/Union : 217 - Confidential/Unrepresented

• FLSA Status : Non-Exempt

• Telework Eligible : Yes

• Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities (https://mn.gov/mmb/careers/diverse-workforce/people-with-disabilities/connect700/) : Yes

Make a difference in the lives of Minnesotans.

The work you’ll do is more than just a job. Join the talented, engaged and inclusive workforce dedicated to creating a better Minnesota.

The Human Resource Department of the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is currently seeking multiple candidates in their Employment Services Section. As members of the Human Resources Team, these positions provide professional human resource assistance to managers and supervisors in the areas of classification, staffing, compensation, and labor relations.

Job responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Ensure appropriate classification of DNR employees through job audits.

• Consult with managers on position allocation issues and help structure conversations to obtain results that meet the business needs.

• Develop the vacancy announcements, including minimum and preferred qualifications.

• Review applicant resumes.

• Develop and recommend interview questions.

• Review applicable collective bargaining agreements and plans, Minnesota statutes, affirmative action plans and human resources rules and administrative procedures.

• Review hiring selection decisions to ensure collective bargaining agreements and plans and affirmative action goals are met.

• Coordinate the analysis of compensation requests.

This position has a flexible work arrangement and may be eligible to telework on a full or part-time basis which is subject to change. If approved, the employee would be required to complete a telework agreement.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in human resources or a closely related field; OR two years paraprofessional/ technical human resources experience.

• Analytical skills sufficient to determine job classification, review and recommend appropriate selection/assessment processes, and interpret collective bargaining agreements and plans, policies, rules, and administrative procedures.

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

• Critical thinking and problem-solving skills sufficient to research, evaluate and analyze information, and make sound decisions/recommendations to resolve issues.

• Interpersonal skills sufficient to interact professionally with co-workers, applicants, management, and other staff.

• Written communication skills sufficient to compose thorough and in-depth job classification audit decisions and other documents.

• Communication skills sufficient to explain HR policies, procedures, bargaining unit agreements and plans, and sensitive, controversial, and confidential processes and decisions to employees and management staff in a clear and concise manner.

• Ability to prioritize and juggle multiple tasks simultaneously.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in human resources or a closely related field.

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

• Job audit, job classification, or job analysis experience.

• Knowledge of Minnesota Data Practices Act.

• Knowledge of federal and state employment and labor laws (e.g., EEO/AA, FLSA).

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

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

• State or public sector human resources experience with hiring and selection.

Additional Requirements

No driving duties are required.

Applicants must have the ability to meet the physical requirements and work in the environmental conditions of the position, with or without reasonable accommodations.

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.

It is policy of the Department of Natural Resources that all candidates submit to a background check prior to employment. The background check may consist of the following components:

• Conflict of Interest Review

• Criminal History Check

• Education Verification

• Employment Reference / Records Check

• License / Certification Verification

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.