Human Resources Staffing Specialist

Telework Eligible:
Yes

Human Resources Staffing Specialist

State Auditor's Office Professional Level 1

State Auditor

• Job
• Location:
  
  St. Paul
• Telework Eligible:
  Yes
• Full/Part Time:
  Full-Time
• Regular/Temporary:
  Unlimited
• Who May Apply:
  Open to all qualified job seekers
• Date Posted: 01/13/2026
• Closing Date: 02/04/2026
• Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit:
  State Auditor / State Auditor-Excluded Oth
• Division/Unit:
  Human Resources Unit / Operations Management
• Work Shift/
  
  Work Hours:
  
  Day Shift
• Days of Work:
  Monday - Friday
• Travel Required:
  
  Yes - Up to 25% of the time
• Salary Range: $23.63 - $36.71 / hourly; $49,339 - $76,650 / annually
• Classified Status:
  Classified
• Bargaining Unit/Union: 221 - Excluded All Others/Unrep
• 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.

This position provides entry‑level professional human resources work and provides guidance and services in the areas of job classification, recruitment, staffing and selection, transactions and labor relations support for the Office of the State Auditor. This position ensures the requirements of all personnel statutes, collective bargaining agreements/plans, personnel rules and administrative procedures are met.

• Perform staffing and recruitment responsibilities in a manner consistent with laws, rules, and union contract language for positions under specific bargaining unit contracts.
• Research and analyze requests to establish new positions and requests to reclassify vacant and occupied positions in specific bargaining units in accordance with established policies and procedures; recommend and document final classification decisions.
• Support Human Resources Department and compliance with employment laws and HR policies and procedures.
• Lead human resources payroll transactions.
• Maintain OSA's performance management system and ensure that staff receive performance evaluations in a timely manner, and that evaluations are filed in electronic personnel files. Communicate with supervisors regarding performance evaluations and provide basic advice to supervisors on the performance management process and simple performance management issues.
• Administer unemployment insurance claims.

This is a hybrid position requiring that work is performed from St. Paul office at least one (1) day per week.

• Two (2) years of professional experience performing human resources work in selection and classification or transactions related to recruitment, employment and staffing.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Demonstrated experience using applicant tracking systems.
• Demonstrated knowledge of recruiting, including recruitment strategies for hard‑to‑fill positions.
• Ability to collaborate and develop effective relationships with people from diverse backgrounds.

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources.
• Prior human resources employment experience in public government.
• Knowledge of and experience with State of Minnesota or Minnesota State policies, procedures, and compensation systems.
• Experience working in the Sema4 transaction system.

• Requires occasional transport of less than 10 pounds, along with the ability to move through work space and maintain a stationary position throughout the work day.

• Job offer is contingent upon candidate passing a job‑related background check that may include the following: reference checks to verify job‑related credentials, a criminal background check and driver’s history check prior to appointment.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the country of employment without sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g. H1B status).

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