Payroll Clerk - Human Resources Technician

Job Class:
Human Resources Technician 1

• Job
• Location:
  
  St. Paul
• Full/Part Time:
  Full-Time
• Regular/Temporary:
  Unlimited
• Who May Apply:
  Open to all qualified job seekers
• Date Posted: 08/20/2026
• Closing Date: 08/26/2026
• Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit:
  Department of Natural Resources
• Division/Unit:
  Operations Services / Human Resources
• Work Shift/
  
  Work Hours:
  
  Day Shift
• Days of Work:
  Monday
  - Friday
• Travel Required:
  
  No
• Salary Range: $22.72 - $31.99 / hourly; $47,439 - $66,795 / annually
• Classified Status:
  Classified
• Bargaining Unit/Union: 217 - Confidential/Unrepresented
• FLSA Status:
  Nonexempt
• Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities:
  Yes

• Job
• Location:
  
  St. Paul
• Telework Eligible:
  No
• Full/Part Time:
  Full-Time
• Regular/Temporary:
  Unlimited
• Who May Apply:
  Open to all qualified job seekers
• Date Posted: 08/20/2026
• Closing Date: 08/26/2026
• Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit:
  Department of Natural Resources
• Division/Unit:
  Operations Services / Human Resources
• Work Shift/
  
  Work Hours:
  
  Day Shift
• Days of Work:
  Monday
  - Friday
• Travel Required:
  
  No
• Salary Range: $22.72 - $31.99 / hourly; $47,439 - $66,795 / annually
• Classified Status:
  Classified
• Bargaining Unit/Union: 217 - Confidential/Unrepresented
• 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.

The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is seeking to fill multiple full‑time Human Resources Technician 1/ Payroll Clerk positions in St. Paul. These positions provide technical and administrative support services for the DNR. These positions provide human resources support by completing entry of payroll and labor distribution for employees, providing auditing assistance on employee/position and payroll transactions, administering safety, unemployment, and workers' compensation, and providing administrative office support.

• Complete all payroll functions for the agency so that all employees are accurately paid, and hours are properly recorded in compliance with State and Federal laws, labor union contracts, FLSA, workers' compensation, FMLA, and other policies and procedures.
• Provide administrative support to human resources staff.
• Perform general administrative activities.
• Assist employees, supervisors, and managers on various payroll functions.
• Administer unemployment insurance claims.

• One (1) year of experience entering high volumes of data into spreadsheets and databases within a human resources or finance office while meeting strict deadlines.
• Experience maintaining confidentiality and handling sensitive information in accordance with established guidelines.
• Demonstrated attention to detail in a fast-paced environment with frequent interruptions.
• Experience managing multiple responsibilities under pressure and adjusting to changing priorities.
• Strong adaptability and problem‑solving skills to effectively perform job duties.
• Knowledge of applicable Human Resources policies and guidelines.
• Knowledge of Minnesota Data Practices requirements sufficient to appropriately respond to data requests.
• Experience applying state and federal employment laws, Minnesota statutes, personnel rules and regulations, policies, procedures, and Minnesota bargaining unit agreements or salary plans.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff, managers, supervisors, and external partners.
• Proficiency with spreadsheet, database, and word processing software sufficient to independently manage documents, files, and spreadsheets.

• Two (2) years of experience entering high volumes of data into spreadsheets and databases in a Human Resources or Finance office while meeting strict deadlines.
• Associate’s degree in accounting, finance, or a closely related field.
• Experience using SEMA4 or a similar personnel management system to review employee and position information, run standard reports, and accurately enter personnel transactions.
• Experience in one or more of the following areas:
  • Data Practices related to personnel records
  • Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)
  • Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA)
  • Workers’ compensation
  • Unemployment compensation claims processing
• Strong writing skills sufficient to draft letters, reports, and informational materials for agency-wide distribution to employees.

No driving duties are required.

Applicants must have the ability to meet the physical requirements and work in the environmental conditions of the position, with or without reasonable…