Human Resources Technician

Job Information

• Working Title:
  
  Human Resources Technician 1 - Transactions
• Job Class:
  Human Resources Technician 1
• Agency:
  Administration Dept
• Job
• 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: 01/13/2026
• Closing Date: 02/03/2026
• Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit:
  Administration Dept / Administration-Confidential
• Division/Unit:
  Human Resources / HR Transactions & Payroll
• Work Shift/
  
  Work Hours:
  
  Day Shift
• Days of Work:
  Monday - Friday
• Travel Required:
  
  No
• Salary Range: $22.00 - $30.98 / hourly; $45,936 - $64,686 / annually
• Classified Status:
  Classified
• Bargaining Unit/Union: 217 - Confidential/Unrep
• FLSA Status:
  Nonexempt
• Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities:
  Yes

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 provides technical and administrative support in the Operations unit of the Human Resources Division. It is responsible for accurate and timely entry of employee and position data transactions in the State Employee Management (SEMA4) system for the Department of Administration and SmART agencies. The position also serves as backup for key HR functions, including supporting the HR Leave Coordinator with leave administration and providing coverage and backup support for the HR Operations Office Assistant.

This position has access to labor relations information as defined in M.S. 13.27, participates in meetings where state labor negotiations proposals are discussed; and will have access to agency strike plans.

This position is eligible for up to a 50% hybrid telework arrangement. With a telework arrangement, additional onsite attendance may be required for team meetings or as requested by management to meet business needs. Completion of a telework agreement will be required. Please review the Telework Policy for details.

• One (1) year of experience performing technical and/or administrative support duties in a human resource setting, including:
• Experience using an HR Information system (HRIS) to review employee and position information and enter employee data.
• Computer software experience (e.g., word processing, spreadsheets, and database software) and keyboarding skills to accurately review and enter data, create employee letters and memos, and run reports.
• Customer service and communication skills sufficient to provide clear, concise, and accurate explanation of HR policies and procedures in person, on the phone, or through written correspondence.
• Demonstrated organizational, prioritization and time management skills with the ability to independently initiate and complete a variety of tasks.
• Experience working with confidential and sensitive information.

• Experience using State systems such as SWIFT, SEMA4, SWIFT Data Warehouse, Document Direct, or other comparable systems to review employee and position information, pull standard reports, and accurately enter transactions.
• Experience creating and running OBIEE reports.
• Experience working in a unionized environment including interpreting and applying union contract language.

Successful applicants must pass a criminal background check through American Data Bank and employment reference check prior to employment. A criminal history does not automatically disqualify an applicant, and each case will be reviewed individually in alignment with fair hiring practices.

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