Working Title: HR Business Partner & Background Lead

　　Job Class: Human Resources Specialist 1

　　Agency: Public Safety Dept

　　Who May Apply : Open to all qualified job seekers

　　Date Posted : 01/19/2024

　　Closing Date : 02/01/2024

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

　　Division/Unit : Human Resources / Human Resources Staffing

　　Work Shift/Work Hours : Day Shift

　　Days of Work : Monday - Friday

　　Travel Required : No

　　Salary Range: $22.94 - $33.30 / hourly; $47,898 - $69,530 / annually

　　Classified Status : Classified

　　Bargaining Unit/Union : 217 - Confidential/Unrep

　　FLSA Status : Nonexempt

　　Telework Eligible : Yes

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

　　Make a difference in the lives of Minnesotans.

　　The work you’ll do is more than just a job. Join the talented, engaged and inclusive workforce dedicated to creating a better Minnesota.

　　This position provides comprehensive professional human resources consulting and implementation services to staff, managers, supervisors and agency leadership in the areas of vacancy filling/selection, job audit/classification, recruitment/talent acquisition and interpretation and administration of labor contracts and plans for the Minnesota Department of Public Safety and serves as the lead for the background coordination process.

　　This position will have access to data that is not public. Not public data must only be accessed as needed to perform job requirements. Not public data must be secured so it cannot be accessed by anyone without a job-required reason. Suspected data breaches must be immediately reported to a supervisor.

　　Minimum Qualifications

　　One year of professional experience or 3 years of technical/administrative experience in Human Resources including:

　　Prior human resources experience in staffing or related experience within a human resources office

　　Strong Organizational skills and attention to detail; capable of handling multiple projects simultaneously while meeting deadline objectives

　　Knowledge of principles and practices of human resource management in the areas of recruitment and selection, workers‘ compensation, FMLA, FLSA, job classification, compensation, affirmative action, labor relations, etc;

　　*Bachelors Degree in Human Resources or closely related field as determined by agency may substitute for 1 year of experience

　　All applicants must also minimally meet these additional required qualifications:

　　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.

　　Proficient skills in customer service and communication sufficient to provide prompt, courteous and accurate information to customers in person, on the phone, and through e-mail and other written correspondence

　　Analytical and decision-making ability sufficient to evaluate and summarize information, research HR issues, and make sound recommendations or decisions

　　Problem-solving ability sufficient to recognize problems, identify causes, develop and evaluate alternatives, and recommend and implement solutions

　　Human relation skills to handle sensitive, controversial, and confidential issues

　　Ability to work cooperatively with individuals from diverse backgrounds and underserved communities

　　Preferred Qualifications

　　Bachelor‘s degree in Human Resources or a related field

　　Knowledge of the State of Minnesota job classification system and processes

　　Experience interpreting and applying collective bargaining unit contracts and plans

　　Experience administering and/or conducting background checks

　　Knowledge and experience with SEMA4 and/or Recruiting Solutions, or other HRIS/Recruitment software

　　Knowledge of federal, state employment and labor law (eg. ADA, EEO/AA, FMLA, FLSA, MN Data Practices Act) and bargaining processes

　　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

　　Requires occasionally moving and transporting such articles as file folders and small tools. 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

　　Driver‘s license

　　Fingerprint check

　　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.