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Working Title: Classification/Compensation Consultant

Job Class: Human Resources Consultant 1, Human Resources Specialist 3, Human Resources Specialist 2 or Human Resources Specialist 1

Agency: Human Services Dept

• Job ID : 77967

• 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 : 06/28/2024

• Closing Date : 07/08/2024

• Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit : Human Services Dept / DHS Confidential

• Division/Unit : DHS-Central Office / Human Res Staff C

• Work Shift/Work Hours : Day Shift

• Days of Work : Monday - Friday

• Travel Required : No

• Human Resources Consultant Salary Range: $34.18 - $50.69 / hourly; $71,368 - $105,841 / annually

• Human Resources Specialist 3 Salary Range: $30.80 - $45.47 / hourly; $64,310 - $94,941 / annually

• Human Resources Specialist 2 Salary Range: $27.84 - $40.82 / hourly; $58,130 - $85,232 / annually

• Human Resources Specialist 1 Salary Range: $25.29 - $36.71 / hourly; $52,806 - $76,650 / annually

• Classified Status : Classified

• Bargaining Unit/Union : 217 - Confidential/Unrep

• FLSA Status : Nonexempt (HR Specialist 1, 2 & 3) or Exempt - Administrative (HR Consultant 1)

• Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities (https://mn.gov/mmb/careers/diverse-workforce/people-with-disabilities/connect700/) : Yes

The Department of Human Services is unable to provide sponsorship for work visas. Applicants must be eligible to work in the United States at the start of employment.

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.

This position may be used to fill multiple vacancies and has flexible work arrangements that may allow for Telework (https://mn.gov/mmb-stat/policies/1422-telework.pdf) or a mixture of working in our office and Telework (https://mn.gov/mmb-stat/policies/1422-telework.pdf) .

The Minnesota Department of Human Services (DHS) is seeking a Classification and Compensation Consultant to join our collaborative Human Resources Classification Team. We are a team of analysts and consultants who develop and oversee the Department of Human Services’ classification and compensation system and provide related analysis and expert consultation to ensure the provision of market-competitive and internally equitable pay to attract and retain diverse talent.

In this role, you will provide complex job evaluation, analyses, and consultation for assigned agency programs, conduct individual position audits to ensure employees are correctly classified, write formal classification determinations, conduct internal equity analyses to ensure pay parity among employees, and design and administer and/or participate in job classification studies, Hay job evaluations, and projects. You will also provide strategic planning and guidance to agency managers and supervisors on topics related to job classification.

The person in this role will ideally be an expert in conducting research and gathering information from a variety of sources, analyzing and synthesizing complex details, communicating and explaining job audit results, developing strong and collaborative partnerships with managers, and proactively seeking opportunities to stay informed of division and program workforce needs.

This position requires a relationship-driven approach by actively partnering with hiring managers, human resources team members, and other stakeholders dedicated to fulfilling DHS’ mission – helping people meet their basic needs so they can live in dignity and achieve their highest potential.

Our team is currently teleworking and anticipate continuing to do so for the foreseeable future. Staff are provided with the tools and equipment to be successful in a virtual work environment and may telework from anywhere in Minnesota or a neighboring state.

Minimum Qualifications

Human Resources Specialist 1: Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources or a closely related field; OR two years paraprofessional/technical Human Resources experience that includes staffing functions such as creating job postings, reviewing resumes, job analysis, or related functions.

Human Resources Specialist 2: 2 year’s professional Human Resources experience with general knowledge of job analysis, compensation analysis, and/or classification.

Human Resources Specialist 3: 3 year’s professional Human Resources experience, which includes at least 2 year’s professional Human Resources experience conducting job analysis, compensation analysis, and/or classification for positions in a variety of classifications and levels.

Human Resources Consultant 1: 4 year’s professional Human Resources experience conducting job analysis/classification for positions in a wide variety of classifications and levels.

*Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Psychology or closely related field may substitute for 1 year of professional Human Resources experience*.

All applicants must minimally meet these additional required qualifications:

• Demonstrated research and analytical skills.

• Skill in writing formal reports, research papers, or memorandums.

• Relationship building skills sufficient to build strong, collaborative working partnerships with agency managers and supervisors and be regarded as a trusted advisor and consultant.

• Critical thinking and strategic planning skills sufficient to analyze and evaluate complex information, research and evaluate alternatives, independently make sound decisions, resolve conflicts and provide guidance on a variety of HR issues.

• Communication skills sufficient to explain sensitive, controversial decisions to employees and management in a clear and concise manner.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with a job evaluation system such as the Hay method.

• Experience interpreting current employment laws, regulations, and policies related to classification, recruitment, selection, hiring, promotion, and/or retention of employees.

• Experience conducting public sector job analysis/classification.

• Experience conducting class studies.

• Variety of experiences working effectively with others from different backgrounds and cultures.

Additional Requirements

To facilitate proper crediting, please ensure that your resume clearly describes your experience in the areas listed and indicates the beginning and ending month and year for each job held.

REFERENCE/BACKGROUND CHECKS - The Department of Human Services will conduct reference checks to verify job-related credentials and criminal background check prior to appointment.

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Minnesota State Colleges and Universities is an Equal Opportunity employer/educator committed to the principles of diversity. We prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their race, sex, color, creed, religion, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or membership in a local commission as defined by law. As an affirmative action employer, we actively seek and encourage applications from women, minorities, persons with disabilities, and individuals with protected veteran status.

Reasonable accommodations will be made 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 . Please indicate what assistance is needed.