Job Information
State of Minnesota Human Resources Specialist 2 in St. Paul, Minnesota
Working Title: Human Resources Specialist 2
Job Class: Human Resources Specialist 2
Agency: Cannabis Management Office
Job ID : 84339
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 : 02/25/2025
Closing Date : 03/04/2025
Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit : Cannabis Management Office / Cannabis Mgt Off-Confidential
Division/Unit : Cannabis Management Office-OCM / HR Staff
Work Shift/Work Hours : Day Shift
Days of Work : Monday - Friday
Travel Required : No
Salary Range: $27.84 - $40.82 / hourly; $58,129 - $85,232 / 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.
This position will perform professional level Human Resources work for the Office of Cannabis Management (OCM). This includes providing consultation in the areas of classification, recruitment and selection; compensation, affirmative action, and transactions.
Responsibilities include:
Conducting classification audits and participating in classification studies so that the classification structure of the OCM is consistently and equitably maintained and managed.
Performing full cycle recruitment and selection processes including posting positions, screening candidates, determining compensation and leading the job offer process.
Participating and promoting activities related to Affirmative Action (AA), Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO), and Diversity and Inclusion (D&I) including completing Monitoring the Hiring Process, Pre-Offer Reviews and attending DEI and ACCESS meetings.
Interpreting and guiding staff on collective bargaining agreements, rules, administrative procedures and statutes related to human resources and employment.
This position is located in St. Paul and will have the opportunity to telework from home 2 days per week.
Minimum Qualifications
To facilitate proper years of service 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.
Two years of progressively responsible human resource experience in the areas of recruitment, classification and compensation. This includes reviewing position descriptions, posting and recruiting for positions, determining appropriate classifications by completing job audits and analyzing compensation requests for experience and equity.
A bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Organizational Development or related field may substitute for one year of experience. An associate’s degree in one of these areas may substitute for six months of experience.
Additional required experience:
Knowledge of and experience with SEMA4 and Recruiting Solutions, or other HRIS/Recruitment software.
Experience conducting classification audits and working within a large and complex classification structure.
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail; capable of handling multiple projects simultaneously while meeting deadline objectives.
The ability to celebrate diversity and a strong commitment to a respectful and inclusive work environment.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience using SEMA4 and Recruiting Solutions, processing and approving routine and non-routine human resources transactions.
Experience working in a union environment, including contract interpretation and administration of union/labor contracts related to personnel transactions or vacancy filling.
Experience coordinating and promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion in the workplace.
Experience recruiting job candidates and attending job fairs as a recruiter.
Proficiency in recognizing, handling, and maintaining sensitive and confidential information.
Additional Requirements
A job offer will be contingent upon successfully passing a background check. The background check may consist of the following components:
SEMA4 Records Check (applies to current and former state employees only)
Employment Reference Check
Criminal Background Check
Conflict of Interest Review
The Office of Cannabis Management will not sponsor applicants for work visas. All applicants must be legally authorized to work in the US.
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 careers@state.mn.us . Please indicate what assistance is needed.