Human Resources Specialist
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.
Position Summary:
This position will provide professional level Human Resources Services to MnDOT District Eight management and supervisors to ensure that all employment laws, rules, regulations and collective bargaining agreements are upheld. They will serve as a resource in the areas of contract administration, staffing/recruitment, selection, classification, and compensation.
*The employee may be eligible to telework on a part-time (hybrid) basis. The employee will be required to complete a telework agreement. This position can work out of the Willmar MnDOT office or Marshall MnDOT office.
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.
- One (1) year of professional level experience in human resources demonstrating all requirements listed below.
- Two (2) years of paraprofessional/technical experience in human resources demonstrating all requirements listed below:
A bachelor's or master's degree in Human Resources, Industrial Relations, Organizational Development or a closely related field substitutes for one (1) year of professional experience.
Experience must demonstrate:
- Experience in vacancy filling, selection, staffing and/or recruitment.
- Knowledge of human resource laws and human resources policies and procedures.
- Experience researching, evaluating, and analyzing information.
- Experience preparing and communicating information in writing.
- Analytical and problem-solving ability (judgment/decision-making) sufficient to evaluate complex information, research answers to problems and/or concerns and make decisions and/or recommendations within acceptable timeframes.
