At MnDOT, we are driven to find talented, innovative employees for Minnesota’s nationally recognized transportation system. We work to build the best team in the transportation industry to ensure that Minnesota thrives with a safe, sustainable and leading edge transportation system. You will be surrounded by a diverse community of experts, each driven by challenging work and motivated by the greater good. You will understand the impact of the work you are doing and be able to see the benefit you are providing to the citizens of Minnesota. You can set your sights high and use your strengths to grow within the organization. MnDOT offers superior health and retirement benefits as well as a solid commitment to work-life balance, which provides you the tools to thrive both at work and outside of work.

Working Title: Human Resources Technician 1 or 2
Job Class: Human Resources Technician 1 or 2
Agency: Transportation Dept

• Who May Apply: Open to all qualified job seekers
• Date Posted: 05/17/2023
• Closing Date: 06/05/2023
• Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit: Transportation Dept / Transportation-Confidential
• Division/Unit: District 8 - Willmar / Human Resources/Business Servs
• Work Shift/Work Hours: Day Shift
• Days of Work: Monday - Friday
• Travel Required: No
• Salary Range: HR Tech 1, $19.95 - $28.10 / hourly; $41,655 - $58,672 / annually, HR Tech 2, $21.10 - $29.74; $44,057 - $62,097 / annually
• Classified Status: Classified
• Bargaining Unit/Union: 217 - Confidential/Unrep
• FLSA Status: Nonexempt
• Telework Eligible: Yes - Part-time - the employee will be required to complete a telework agreement.
• Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities: Yes

Make a difference in the lives of Minnesotans.

The work you’ll do is more than just a job. Join the talented, engaged and inclusive workforce dedicated to creating a better Minnesota.

This position is located in Willmar. The position will have the option to telework (2-3 days per week); the employee will be required to complete a telework agreement.

The purpose of this position is to provide paraprofessional Human Resources services and administer Human Resources policies in the areas of recruitment, selection, onboarding, transactions, classification, compensation and labor relations. This position will serve or assist in the areas of recruitment and selection, Family Medical Leave Act, Paid Parental Leave and DDIR responsibilities.

Minimum Qualifications

Human Resources Technician 1:

One (1) year of experience performing a variety of program support functions in human resources or payroll that demonstrate all the following:

AND

• Reading comprehension sufficient to understand and correctly apply written material (e.g., collective bargaining agreements, personnel policies, and procedures) to business processes.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, sufficient to respond to employee inquiries, explain policies/procedures, conduct training and new employee orientation, and develop informational materials.
• Computer software skills (e.g., Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Publisher, and Outlook) sufficient to prepare and/or edit reports, compile, and review reports, create informational materials, create employee and applicant letters and memoranda, etc.

Human Resources Technician 2:

Two (2) years of technical human resources experience that demonstrates all the following:

AND

• Utilizing HR information systems (HRIS) to enter wages or other transactions.
• Experience applying federal, state and or employment contract language, personnel rules, personnel and payroll policy and procedure as it pertains to employee transaction, payroll and benefit processes.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, sufficient to respond to employee inquiries, explain policies/procedures, conduct training and new employee orientation, and develop informational materials.
• Computer software skills (e.g., Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Publisher, and Outlook) sufficient to prepare and/or edit reports, compile, and review reports, create informational materials, create employee and applicant letters and memoranda, etc.

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge and experience applying employment contract language, and personnel rules.
• Experience with State of Minnesota contract language to sufficiently answer employee questions pertaining to bargaining unit contracts.
• Experience with SEMA4
• Experience providing employment benefit information to employees

Additional Requirements
Successful candidate must pass past-employer reference checks and criminal history check.
It is our policy that all candidates submit to a background investigation prior to employment. The background check may consist of the following components:

• SEMA4 Records Check
• Criminal History Check
• Employment Reference Check
• Education/License Verification

How to Apply

Select “Apply for Job” at the top of this page. If you have questions about applying for jobs, contact the job information line at 651-259-3637 or email careers@state.mn.us. For additional information about the application process, go to http://www.mn.gov/careers.

If you have questions about the position, contact Melisa Bryant at melisa.bryant@state.mn.us or 320-894-6447.

To receive consideration as a Connect 700 Program applicant, apply online, email the Job ID#, the Working Title and your valid Proof of Eligibility Certificate by the closing date to Melisa Bryant at melisa.bryant@state.mn.us.

Why Work for Us

Diverse Workforce

We are committed to continually developing a workforce that reflects the diversity of our state and the populations we serve. The varied experiences and perspectives of employees strengthen the work we do together and our ability to best serve the people of Minnesota.

A recent engagement survey of State of Minnesota employees found:

• 95% of employees understand how their work helps achieve their agency’s mission
• 91% of employees feel trusted to do their jobs
• 88% of employees feel equipped to look at situations from other cultural perspectives when doing their job
• 87% of employees report flexibility in their work schedule

Comprehensive Benefits

Our benefits aim to balance four key elements that make life and work meaningful: health and wellness, financial well-being, professional development, and work/life harmony. As an employee, your benefits may include:

• Public pension plan
• Training and professional development
• Paid vacation and sick leave
• 11 paid holidays each year
• Paid parental leave
• Low-cost medical and dental coverage
• Prescription drug coverage
• Vision coverage
• Wellness programs and resources
• Employer paid life insurance
• Short-term and long-term disability
• Health care spending and savings accounts
• Dependent care spending account
• Tax-deferred compensation
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Tuition reimbursement
• Federal Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness Program

Programs, resources and benefits eligibility varies based on type of employment, agency, funding availability, union/collective bargaining agreement, location, and length of service with the State of Minnesota.

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Minnesota state agencies are equal opportunity, affirmative action, and veteran-friendly employers. The State of Minnesota recognizes that a diverse workforce is essential and strongly encourages qualified women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, and veterans to apply.

We will make reasonable accommodations to all qualified applicants with disabilities. If you are an individual with a disability who needs assistance or cannot access the online job application system, please contact the job information line at 651-259-3637 or email careers@state.mn.us and indicate what assistance is needed.

MnDOT does not discriminate against qualified applicants with disabilities. Anyone who believes they may need a reasonable accommodation in order to fully participate in the job application, interview or selection processes may contact any agency official with whom application has contact in the processing of their employment application to request an accommodation. Applicants may also contact the MnDOT Affirmative Action office to request an accommodation by: E-Mail: ADArequest.dot@state.mn.us; or by calling Janet Miller at 651/366-4720; or using MN Relay 711. MnDOT’s Reasonable Accommodation policy can be found at: http://www.dot.state.mn.us/policy/hr/hr009.html