Employment Services Representative - Human Resources Specialist 1

Working Title: Employment Services Representative

Job Class: Human Resources Specialist 1

Agency: MN Department of Natural Resources

• Job ID : 97965

• Location : St. Paul

• Telework Eligible : Yes; up to 50%

• Full/Part Time : Full-Time

• Regular/Temporary : Unlimited

• Who May Apply : Open to all qualified job seekers

• Date Posted : 10/24/2026

• Closing Date : 10/30/2026

• 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: $26.12 - $37.91 / hourly; $54,538 - $79,156 / annually

• Classified Status : Classified

• Bargaining Unit/Union : 217 - Confidential/Unrepresented

• FLSA Status : Nonexempt

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

The work you'll do is more than just a job.

At the State of Minnesota, employees play a critical role in developing policies, providing essential services, and working to improve the well-being and quality of life for all Minnesotans. The State of Minnesota is committed to equity and inclusion, and invests in employees by providing benefits, support resources, and training and development opportunities.

The Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is hiring multiple Human Resources Specialists to join its Employment Services team. In this role, you will provide professional HR support to managers and supervisors in areas such as classification, staffing, compensation, and labor relations. You will act as a trusted consultant, helping leaders make decisions that meet both business needs and workforce requirements.

Key responsibilities include:

• Conducting job audits and ensuring accurate employee classification.

• Consulting with managers on position allocation and workforce planning.

• Developing job postings, including qualifications and interview materials.

• Reviewing applicant resumes and selection decisions for compliance with collective bargaining agreements and affirmative action goals.

• Interpreting contracts, plans, statutes, and HR policies to guide decision-making.

• Analyzing and coordinating compensation requests.

During the first six (6) months of employment, the selected candidate may be required to work onsite full time to complete training and onboarding. Following this period, the position may be eligible for a flexible work arrangement, including part-time telework with supervisory approval. If telework is approved, a signed telework agreement will be required.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in human resources or a related field; OR two years of paraprofessional/technical human resources experience in one of the following areas: staffing, compensation, classification, or HRIS transactions.

• 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 manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Preferred Qualifications

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

• Experience in job audits, job classification, or job analysis.

• Experience posting vacancies and reviewing job applicants.

• Experience conducting compensation analysis to ensure pay equity.

• 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. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g. H1B status).

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 [email protected] . Please indicate what assistance is needed.