HRIS Data Scientist/Research Analysis Specialist Sr

Working Title: HRIS Data Scientist

Job Class: Research Analysis Specialist Senior

Agency: Direct Care and Treatment

• Job ID : 97932

• Location : Vadnais Heights

• Telework Eligible : Yes

• Full/Part Time : Full-Time

• Regular/Temporary : Unlimited

• Who May Apply : Open to all qualified job seekers

• Date Posted : 10/23/2026

• Closing Date : 11/05/2026

• Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit : Direct Care and Treatment / DCT MAPE State Operated Svcs

• Division/Unit : DHS-Payroll / Hum Res DCT OPS Leads

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

• Days of Work : Monday - Friday

• Travel Required : No

• Salary Range: $32.97 - $48.60 / hourly; $68,841 - $101,476 / annually

• Classified Status : Classified

• Bargaining Unit/Union : 214 - MN Assoc of Professional Empl/MAPE

• FLSA Status : Nonexempt

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

Direct Care & Treatment (DCT) is unable to provide sponsorship for work visas. Applicants must be eligible to work in the United States at the start of employment. DCT does not participate in E-Verify.

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.

This position requires an employee to be onsite at 3200 Labore Rd, Ste 104, Vadnais Heights, Minnesota at least 50% of the time, with some opportunity to perform work from a telework location.

• Telework (https://mn.gov/mmb-stat/policies/1422-telework.pdf) is available on a limited basis.

• Only candidates residing in Minnesota or a state bordering Minnesota (Iowa, North Dakota, South Dakota, or Wisconsin) within 50 miles of the work address listed above are eligible for telework.

• Candidates residing in Minnesota and more than 50 miles from the primary/principal work address above may be eligible to telework more than 50%.

The Human Resource Information Systems (HRIS) Data Scientist is responsible for transforming complex, people, workforce, operational, and organizational data into actionable insights that drive strategic decisions across the agency. This role serves as the subject matter expert in workforce analytics, integrating people, operational, financial, and organizational data into dashboards, predictive analytics, and reporting solutions that support operational effectiveness.

Minimum Qualifications

To be qualified for and considered for this position, applicants must meet all the minimum qualifications listed below. To facilitate proper crediting, please ensure that your resume contains descriptions of your work experience sufficient for comparison against the requirements stated below and indicate the beginning and ending month and year for each job held.

Three (3) years of experience in Human Resources (HR) data analysis and reporting within a large organization.

Experience must demonstrate:

• Experience using data reporting, visualization, analytics and/or data management tools such as SmartSheets, Power BI, SAP BusinessObjects (BI Launch Pad), Tableau, MS Forms or similar software sufficient to create and modify complex management reports.

• Experience using the MS Office software suite to create and adapt spreadsheets and databases and develop and modify complex word processing documents.

• Knowledge of data management, research methodologies, statistical analysis, and/or data governance principles.

• Knowledge of reporting metrics, analytics methodologies, reporting frameworks, and visualization tools, with ability to independently apply them.

• Collect, integrate, transform, analyze, and interpret complex data from a variety of sources.

• Design and implement data analytics and reporting, dashboards, reporting solutions and engagement in analytics that covers the entire spectrum of identifying relevant data.

Bachelor’s degree in human resources, information technology or a related field may substitute for 1 year experience

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in data reporting and management within a government agency.

• Experience using Tableau Software.

• Experience working in a unionized/public sector environment with demonstrated ability to interpret and apply collective bargaining agreements

• Our employees are dedicated to ensuring cultural responsiveness. Preferred candidates will have a variety of experiences working effectively with others from different backgrounds and cultures.

Additional Requirements

To facilitate proper crediting, please ensure that your resume clearly describes your experience in the areas listed and indicates the beginning and ending month and year for each job held.

REFERENCE/BACKGROUND CHECKS – Direct Care & Treatment will conduct reference checks to verify job-related credentials and criminal background check prior to appointment.

EDUCATION VERIFICATION - Applicants will be required to provide a copy of their high school diploma at time of interview OR copies of their college transcript or college degree/diploma at time of interview. Copies of the college degree/diploma are acceptable ONLY if it clearly identifies the field in which it was earned.

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.