HR Business Partner - Human Resources Specialist or Human Resources Specialist

Position: HR Business Partner - Human Resources Specialist 1 or Human Resources Specialist 2
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* Working Title:

HR Business Partner*
* ** Job Class:
Human Resources Specialist 1 of Human Resources Specialist 2*
* ** Agency:
Public Safety Dept*
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** Job ** : 96924

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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** : 09/14/2026

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** Closing Date** : 09/23/2026

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** Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit** :
Public Safety Dept / Public Safety-Confidential

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** Division/Unit** :
Human Resources / Human Resources Staffing

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** Work Shift/Work Hours** :
Day Shift / 8:0 am - 4:30 pm

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** Days of Work** :
Monday - Friday

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** Travel Required** :
No

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** Human Resources Specialist 1 Salary Range:**  $26.12 - $37.916 / hourly; $54,539 - $79,156 / annually

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** Human Resources Specialist 2 Salary Range:**  $28.75 - $42.16 / hourly; $60,030 - $88,030 / 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.

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** Employees may telework up to 50% or more, depending on the position and the needs of the division._

This position serves as a subject matter expert and for provides full cycle recruitment and staffing services to the Department of Public Safety (DPS) as part of the HR Staffing Team. In this role, you will support hiring managers to understand their unique business needs and provide professional consulting and analysis for a range of HR services in recruiting, selection, employee and labor relations, classification and compensation and performance management.

This posting may be used to fill up to two positions at either the Human Resources Specialist 1 or Human Resources Specialist 2 level, depending on the candidate's qualifications and experience. Candidates who meet the qualifications for the Human Resources Specialist 2 level will be considered first, followed by candidates who qualify for the Human Resources Specialist 1 level.

The Department of Public Safety is unable to provide sponsorship for work visas. Applicants must be eligible to work in the United States at the start of employment. DPS does not participate in E-Verify.

** Minimum Qualifications*
* ** Human Resources Specialist 1

Minimum Qualifications *
* One (1) year of Human Resources experience directly performing staffing, recruitment, classification, or other closely related HR functions.

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Three (3) years
* of administrative support experience within Human Resources including responsibility for or direct support of staffing, recruitment, classification, or other closely related HR functions.
* A bachelor's degree in human resources or other closely related field as determined by the agency may substitute for one (1) year of experience.

Human Resources experience must demonstrate the following:

+ Strong organizational skills and attention to detail; capable of handling multiple projects simultaneously while meeting deadline objectives

+ Knowledge of principles and practices of human resource management in the areas of recruitment and selection, job classification, compensation, affirmative action, labor relations, etc.

+ Ability to work cooperatively with individuals from diverse backgrounds and underserved communities.

** Human Resources Specialist 2

Minimum Qualifications *
* Two (2) years
* of Human Resources experience directly performing staffing, recruitment, classification, or other closely related HR functions.

* A bachelor's degree in human resources or other closely related field as determined by the agency may substitute for one (1) year of experience.

Human Resources experience must include the above for the HR Specialist 1 and in addition, must be able to demonstrate the following:

+ Job evaluation, analysis of principles and practice sufficient to conduct job class studies and allocate individual positions

+ Coordinating selection activities including the development of job…