Talent Acquisition Specialist - Human Resources Specialist

Working Title:
Talent Acquisition Specialist

Job Class:
Human Resources Specialist 1

Agency:
Department of Employment and Economic Development

• Job
• Location:
  
  St. Paul
• Telework Eligible:
  Yes, may be eligible for some telework
• Full/Part Time:
  Full-Time
• Regular/Temporary:
  Unlimited
• Who May Apply:
  Open to all qualified job seekers
• Date Posted: 10/13/2026
• Closing Date: 10/22/2026
• Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit:
  Department of Employment and Economic Development / Nonrepresented
• Division/Unit:
  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/Nonrepresented
• 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 Talent Acquisition (TA) Specialist provides professional human resources (HR) advisory services in the areas of applicant qualifications, selection and recruiting techniques, Connect 700 (C700) program, affirmative action, and screening and hiring tools and processes. This position works closely with the TA team, HR division, and division hiring managers to develop and maintain an inclusive recruiting program and selection practices that keep DEED competitive in the labor market and conform with state and federal employment laws, rules, and administrative procedures and to support DEED’s mission to empower the growth of the MN economy for everyone.

The TA Specialist, working collectively as part of the Talent Acquisition team within the HR division, prepares and approves compensation determinations (based on sub‑delegation), conducts classification audits as needed, and advises hiring managers and staff on topics related to compensation, vacancy filling, recruitment and selection.

• Consult with hiring managers to plan and implement expedient division hiring plans.
• Consult and create recruitment plans to ensure robust and diverse applicant pools.
• Process job postings in the state's Human Resources Information System. Ensure that vacancies are posted pursuant to collective bargaining agreement and plan language, and according to all state and agency processes/procedures.
• Review resumes and assess applicant qualifications for a position; evaluate and respond to applicant appeals.
• Consult with hiring supervisors to ensure selection decisions are consistent with law, collective bargaining agreements and plans.
• Conduct compensation analysis, and review and make recommendations for salary for new hires and internal movement by researching and analyzing rate placement for each request, based on established criteria, internal equity, and compensation guidelines.
• Advise supervisors and managers of appropriate salary determinations within collective bargaining agreement language, state law, and agency compensation guidelines.
• Support and contribute to effective recruitment efforts for agency positions.

This position is telework eligible. Staff are provided with the tools and equipment to be successful in a virtual work environment. Please note, the telework policy could change with notice based on business needs.

This posting may be used to fill multiple positions.

This position will be based out of the St. Paul office.

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