New Job Human Resources Specialist 1 Or 2 - Talent Acquisition Specialist In Minnesota

Job Class: Human Resources Specialist 1 or Human Resources Specialist 2

Working Title: Talent Acquisition Specialist

• Who May Apply: Open to all qualified job seekers
• Date Posted: 06/18/2022
• Closing Date: 07/05/2022
• Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit: Employ & Econ Development Dept / Employ & Econ Dev-Confidential
• Division/Unit: Comm Off/Support Branch / CO Human Resources
• Work Shift/Work Hours: Day Shift
• Days of Work: Monday - Friday
• Telework: This position may be eligible for some telework
• Travel Required: No
• Salary Range HR Spec 1: $22.38 - $33.49/hourly; $46,729 - $67,839/annually
• Salary Range HR Spec 2: $24.63 - $36.12/hourly; $51,427 - $75,419/annually
• Classified Status: Classified
• Bargaining Unit/Union: 217 - Confidential/Unrep
• FLSA Status: Nonexempt
• Connect 700 Program Eligible: Yes

Now is a great time to join our team of collaborators and change agents who are passionate about delivering exceptional services throughout our agency. We work with talented and innovative staff who are motivated by the opportunity to serve businesses, people, and the greater good. It is both challenging and rewarding to develop, organize and manage the human resources workflow to ensure smooth, timely, and consistent delivery of our services.

DEED HR has an exciting opportunity for an individual to provide professional level HR services to DEED supervisors, employees and HR colleagues in the areas of recruitment and selection, compensation review, position allocation, contract interpretation, training, and to lead special projects assigned to streamline the hiring process.

Bring your talent to DEED HR where you will develop your skills and abilities in a place that values team members and strives to provide career advancement opportunities.

This posting may be used to fill multiple positions.

Minimum Qualifications

To receive credit for your education and experience, your resume should clearly describe how you meet each minimum and preferred qualification listed, including dates of employment.

Human Resources Specialist 1:

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, Industrial Psychology, Organizational Management or related field of study as determined by agency Bachelor’s or advanced degree in Human Resources, Business, Industrial Psychology, Organizational Management or related field of study as determined by agency

OR

At least one (1) year professional human resource experience in any of the following areas:

• Recruiting, sourcing and promoting employment opportunities within a human resources office.
• Screening applicants within an HRIS (Human Resources Information System) applicant tracking system such as PeopleSoft.

OR

Three years paraprofessional human resources (HR) experience.

Human Resources Specialist 2:

Bachelor’s or advanced degree in Human Resources, Business, Industrial Psychology, Organizational Management or related field of study as determined by agency and one (1) year professional HR experience in the following areas:

• Recruiting, sourcing and promoting employment opportunities within a human resources office.
• Screening applicants within an HRIS (Human Resources Information System) applicant tracking system such as PeopleSoft.

OR

Two (2) years professional human resource experience in any of the following areas:

• Recruiting, sourcing and promoting employment opportunities within a human resources office.
• Screening applicants within an HRIS (Human Resources Information System) applicant tracking system such as PeopleSoft.

Applicants must minimally meet these additional required qualifications:

• Experience developing and applying assessment and selection criteria, such as minimum and preferred qualifications, and structured interview questions and scored anchors.
• Proficient computer skills including experience with word processing, databases, and spreadsheets.
• Ability to interpret employment laws, rules, administrative procedures, and collective bargaining agreements sufficient to ensure consistent and compliant practices.
• Ability to provide work direction and prioritize a comprehensive workload in a fast-paced environment.
• Analytical skills sufficient to evaluate complex information, perform research, conduct and document job analyses and make job classification recommendations.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience in:

• Professional human resource certification (PHR, SPHR, SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, etc.).
• Knowledge of State of Minnesota classification practices and procedures.
• Experience using recruiting/hiring software such as Recruiting Solutions.
• Analyzing and recommending compensation decisions and drafting offer of employment letters.
• Experience using talent acquisition and selection tools such as LinkedIn, social media, video interviewing, etc.
• Working in an HR office with diverse populations to promote and enhance diversity, inclusion and equity.
• Contract interpretation and administration of union/labor contracts related to personnel transactions or vacancy filling.
• Advanced verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills, including making informative presentations and leading professional development sessions.

Additional Requirements

This position requires successful completion of the following:

Resumes of all applicants to this posting will be evaluated against the Minimum Qualifications stated above. If your skills match the required skills for this position, the department may contact you. Employee reference checks will be conducted on all finalists. This may include a review of documentation related to job performance and education. It includes contact with the applicant's current and/or former employers.

A Criminal Background Check will be conducted on all finalists for this position. A criminal conviction will not automatically remove you from consideration for employment.

When the position requires travel and the applicant drives a state owned or leased vehicle, a driver's license record check will be conducted.

Must be legally authorized to work in country of employment without sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., H1B status).

Why Work For Us

GREAT BENEFITS PACKAGE! The State of Minnesota offers a comprehensive benefits package including low cost medical and dental insurance, employer paid life insurance, short and long term disability, pre-tax flexible spending accounts, retirement plan, tax-deferred compensation, generous vacation and sick leave, and 11 paid holidays each year.

Our differences make us stronger and leveraging them helps us create a workforce where everyone can thrive. The State of Minnesota is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to embedding diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility at our workplace. We do this by developing strong leaders and advocates, increasing cultural competence and understanding among all employees, and removing institutional barriers and attitudes that prevent employees from advancing as far as their talents will take them. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions), marital status, familial status, receipt of public assistance, membership or activity in a local human rights commission, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender expression, gender identity, or age.

How to Apply

Select “Apply for Job” at the top of this page. If you have questions about applying for jobs, contact the job information line at 651-259-3637.

For additional information about the application process, go to http://www.mn.gov/careers.

Contact

If you have questions about the position contact Nicole Genord at [email protected]

Connect 700 (C700) applicants must email their certificate to [email protected] by 11:59PM of the posting close date to be considered as a C700 applicant.

The Department of Employment and Economic Development is an equal opportunity, affirmative action, and veteran-friendly employer, and encourages all qualified candidates to apply for job opportunities. If you are an individual with a disability who needs assistance or cannot access the online job application and search tools, please contact Karen Lilledahl at [email protected]. Please indicate what assistance is needed.

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

The State of Minnesota is an equal opportunity, affirmative action, and veteran-friendly employer. We are committed to providing culturally responsive services to all Minnesotans. The State of Minnesota recognizes that a diverse workforce is essential and strongly encourages qualified women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, and veterans to apply.

We will make reasonable accommodations 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 [email protected]. Please indicate what assistance you need.