Human Resources Technician

Position: Human Resources Technician 2
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* Working Title:

Human Resources Technician*
* ** Job Class:
Human Resources Technician 2*
* ** Agency:
Pollution Control Agency*
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** Job ** : 96539

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** Location** :
St. Paul

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** Telework Eligible** :
Yes

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** Full/Part Time** :
Full-Time

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** Regular/Temporary** :
Unlimited

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** Who May Apply** :
Open to all qualified job seekers

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** Date Posted** : 09/01/2026

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** Closing Date** : 09/10/2026

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** Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit** :
Pollution Control Agency / Pollution Control-Confidential

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** Division/Unit** :
Operations / Human Resources Unit

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** Work Shift/Work Hours** :
Day Shift

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** Days of Work** :
Monday - Friday

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** Travel Required** :
No

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** Salary Range:**  $24.84 - $34.84 / hourly; $51,865 - $72,745 / annually

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** Classified Status** :
Classified

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** Bargaining Unit/Union** : 217 - Confidential/Unrep

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** FLSA Status** :
Nonexempt

+ Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities ((Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)./connect
700/) :
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.

Join the Human Resources team at the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency as a Human Resources Technician! This position provides technical personnel support to the Human Resources Division staff and the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency managers, supervisors and employees. This includes processing personnel transactions in the State's personnel/payroll systems (SEMA4) and providing administrative support for the HR office. This position will have access to bargaining materials as defined by M.S. 13.37, Subd.

1c and will assist with the research and processing of employee transactions, insurance benefits, and other related employee/personnel programs.

** Minimum Qualifications*
* Two (2) years of experience performing technical and/or administrative support duties in a human resource setting including:

+ Working knowledge of personnel tracking software sufficient to maintain, enter and track personnel transactions through People Soft or similar HR information systems (e.g., employee hires, salary increases, separations, etc.).

+ Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite products with the ability to research and analyze data.

+ Analytical skills sufficient to review data and identify and correct errors.

+ Demonstrated ability to work independently by handling, prioritizing, and processing a variety of HR transactions correctly and timely.

+ Customer service experience sufficient to provide prompt, courteous and accurate information to customers in a timely manner.

+ Interpret and communicate plan and collective bargaining agreement provisions, and agency and enterprise-wide policies and procedures to customers ensuring accurate information and clear understanding.

+ Proficient computer software skills (e.g., word processing, spreadsheet, and databases software) and keyboarding skills to create letters and memos, accurately review and enter data, create procedural documentation, etc.

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Experience with handling confidential information.

+ Ability to work cooperatively with individuals from diverse backgrounds.

The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency will not sponsor applicants for work visas including F-1 STEM OPT extensions.

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire. Individuals must be legally authorized to work in the United States.

** Preferred Qualifications*
* + Experience using SEMA
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+ Working knowledge and experience in applying provisions of state and federal employment laws, Minnesota Statutes, personnel rules and regulations, policies, procedures, and collective bargaining unit agreements and plans.

+ Ability to guide the work of…