Human Resources Specialist 2 or 1

The Minnesota Department of Transportation is committed to equity and inclusion, providing essential services to improve the well-being of Minnesotans. They are seeking a Human Resources Specialist to provide advanced-level HR services, ensuring compliance with employment laws and serving as a subject matter expert in key HR functions such as recruitment, staffing, and labor relations.

Responsibilities

• Provides advanced-level human resources services to MnDOT District Six leadership, supervisors, and employees
• Ensures compliance with all applicable employment laws, rules, regulations, and collective bargaining agreements
• Serves as a subject matter expert in key HR functions, including recruitment and staffing, selection, job classification, compensation, outreach, labor relations, and contract administration
• Supports a fair, equitable, and legally compliant workplace

Skills

• Two (2) years of professional level experience in human resources demonstrating the following requirements: Experience managing hiring and selection processes
• Experience analyzing job content and determining appropriate job classifications
• Experience interpreting and applying employment laws and labor rules, such as the ADA, EEO/AA, FLSA, collective bargaining agreements, and data privacy laws
• A bachelor's or master's degree in human resources, Industrial Relations, Organizational Development or a closely related field substitutes for one year of professional experience
• One (1) year of professional level experience in human resources demonstrating all requirements listed below
• OR Two (2) years of paraprofessional/technical experience in human resources or a related field demonstrating all requirements listed below
• A bachelor's or master's degree in human resources, Industrial Relations, Organizational Development or a closely related field substitutes for one (1) year of professional experience
• Experience managing hiring and selection processes
• 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
• Experience managing hiring and selection processes
• Government/public sector human resources experience
• Experience working with the State of Minnesota classification and job evaluation system
• Experience performing recruiting or outreach activities
• Experience applying collective bargaining agreements and plans

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 Overview

The Minnesota Department of Transportation manages transportation infrastructure and services in Minnesota. It was founded in 1976, and is headquartered in Minnesota City, Minnesota, USA, with a workforce of 1001-5000 employees. Its website is https://www.dot.state.mn.us.