Transactions Specialist - Human Resources Technician 2

Working Title: Transactions Specialist

Job Class: Human Resources Technician 2

Agency: Public Safety Dept

• Job ID : 96392

• Location : St. Paul

• Telework Eligible : Yes

• Full/Part Time : Full-Time

• Regular/Temporary : Unlimited

• Who May Apply : Open to all qualified job seekers

• Date Posted : 08/18/2026

• Closing Date : 08/24/2026

• Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit : Public Safety Dept / Public Safety-Confidential

• Division/Unit : Human Resources / Human Resources Transactions

• Work Shift/Work Hours : Day Shift / 8:00 am - 4:30 pm

• Days of Work : Monday - Friday

• Travel Required : No

• Salary Range: $24.84 - $34.84 / hourly; $51,865 - $72,745 / annually

• Classified Status : Classified

• Bargaining Unit/Union : 217 - Confidential/Unrep

• 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.

**Employees may telework up to 50% or more, depending on the position and the needs of the division.

This position provides technical personnel support to the Human Resources Management Division staff and Department of Public Safety managers, supervisors and employees. This includes processing personnel transactions in the State's personnel/payroll systems (SEMA4) and providing administrative support, as assigned, for the HR Office. This position will have access to bargaining materials as defined by M.S. 13.37, Subd. 1c and will assist in the research of employee transactions, benefits and other related employee programs, insurance and benefits.

The Department of Public Safety is unable to provide sponsorship for work visas. Applicants must be eligible to work in the United States at the start of employment. DPS does not participate in E-Verify.

Minimum Qualifications

Two (2) years of Human Resources experience that includes the following:

• Working knowledge of a personnel tracking software sufficient to maintain, enter and track personnel transactions through PeopleSoft or similar HR information systems (e.g., employee hires, salary increases, separations, etc.)

• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite products with the ability to research, run reports, and analyze data.

• Analytical skills sufficient to review data and identify and correct errors.

• Math skills sufficient to add, subtract, multiply, divide, calculate percentages and use simple formulas.

• Customer service experience sufficient to provide prompt, courteous and accurate information to customers over the phone or through written correspondence with tact and diplomacy in a timely manner.

• High level of accuracy and attention to detail.

• Demonstrated ability to work independently by handling, prioritizing, and completing a variety and significant volume of HR data correctly and timely.

• Ability to work cooperatively with individuals from diverse backgrounds.

An associate degree in human resources may substitute for six (6) months of experience; a bachelor's degree in human resources may substitute for one (1) year of experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience using SEMA4.

• Working knowledge and experience with various collective bargaining agreements or plans, rules, and laws (i.e., Affirmative Action and Data Practices); policies and procedures that affect Human Resources.

• Experience working with HRIS systems such as PeopleSoft and/or Web Based tracking systems.

• Experience using Oracle Business Intelligence Enterprise Edition (OBIEE) reporting.

• Variety of experience working effectively with others from different backgrounds and cultures.

• Demonstrated ability to identify and address problems with confidentiality, diplomacy, and integrity.

Physical Requirements

Very Light: Requires occasionally moving and transporting such articles as file folders and small tools. May need to maintain a stationary position for long periods of time while carrying out job duties.

Additional Requirements

It is the policy of the Department of Public Safety that all employees submit to a background investigation prior to employment, which includes the following components:

• Criminal History

• Reference Check

• SEMA4 records, personnel file and employment records (current and former State employees only)

The Department of Public Safety is unable to provide sponsorship for work visas. Applicants must be eligible to work in the United States at the start of employment. DPS does not participate in E-Verify.

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.