Services Representative - Human Resources Specialist
Listed on 2026-08-25
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HR/Recruitment
HR Generalist / Talent Management, Recruiter / Talent Acquisition, Regulatory Compliance Specialist
- Education Verification
- License / Certification Verification
Employment Services Representative
Job Class:
Human Resources Specialist 1
Agency: MN Department of Natural Resources
- Job
- Location:
St. Paul - Telework Eligible:
Yes; up to 50% - Full/Part Time:
Full-Time - Regular/Temporary:
Unlimited - Who May Apply:
Open to all qualified job seekers - Date Posted: 08/19/2026
- Closing Date: 08/25/2026
- 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: $26.12 - $37.91 / hourly; $54,538 - $79,156 / annually
- Classified Status:
Classified - Bargaining Unit/Union: 217 - Confidential/Unrepresented
- FLSA Status:
Nonexempt - Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities:
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.
The Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is hiring multiple Human Resources Specialists to join its Employment Services team. In this role, you will provide professional HR support to managers and supervisors in areas such as classification, staffing, compensation, and labor relations. You will act as a trusted consultant, helping leaders make decisions that meet both business needs and workforce requirements.
Key responsibilities include:- Conducting job audits and ensuring accurate employee classification.
- Consulting with managers on position allocation and workforce planning.
- Developing job postings, including qualifications and interview materials.
- Reviewing applicant resumes and selection decisions for compliance with collective bargaining agreements and affirmative action goals.
- Interpreting contracts, plans, statutes, and HR policies to guide decision-making.
- Analyzing and coordinating compensation requests.
During the first six (6) months of employment, the selected candidate will be required to work onsite full time to complete training and onboarding. Following this period, the position may be eligible for a flexible work arrangement, including part-time telework with supervisory approval. If telework is approved, a signed telework agreement will be required.
Minimum Qualifications- Bachelor’s degree in human resources or a related field; OR two years of paraprofessional/technical human resources experience in one of the following areas: staffing, compensation, classification, or HRIS transactions.
- Analytical skills sufficient to determine job classification, review and recommend appropriate selection/assessment processes, and interpret collective bargaining agreements and plans, policies, rules, and administrative procedures.
- Computer skills including experience with word processing, databases, and spreadsheets.
- Critical thinking and problem-solving skills sufficient to research, evaluate and analyze information, and make sound decisions/recommendations to resolve issues.
- Interpersonal skills sufficient to interact professionally with co-workers, applicants, management, and other staff.
- Written communication skills sufficient to compose thorough and in-depth job classification audit decisions and other documents.
- Communication skills sufficient to explain HR policies, procedures, bargaining unit agreements and plans, and sensitive, controversial, and confidential processes and decisions to employees and management staff in a clear and concise manner.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- Bachelor’s degree in human resources or a closely related field.
- Experience in job audits, job classification, or job analysis.
- Experience posting vacancies and reviewing job applicants.
- Experience conducting compensation analysis to ensure pay equity.
- Experience with SEMA4 and/or Recruiting Solutions, or other HRIS/Recruitment software.
- Experience…
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