Location: Saint Paul, MN
Position Type: Full-Time
Compensation: $31.26 - $46.15 per hour

Position Summary

The Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking a Human Resources Specialist 3 / Human Resources Business Partner (HRBP) to support the recruitment, retention, and development of employees serving Minnesota Veterans and their families. This role serves as a trusted advisor to managers, supervisors, and employees by providing expertise in recruitment, staffing, workforce planning, classification, compensation, and performance management. The HRBP works collaboratively with leadership and HR team members to deliver strategic human resources solutions while ensuring consistent, timely, and high-quality service across the organization.

Key Responsibilities

• Partner with managers and supervisors to address staffing and workforce planning needs.
• Lead full-cycle recruitment activities from vacancy planning through hiring.
• Develop job postings, interview questions, assessment tools, and selection criteria.
• Conduct job analysis, evaluations, and compensation recommendations.
• Provide guidance on employment laws, policies, contracts, and human resources procedures.
• Support employee retention and workforce development initiatives.
• Advise managers on labor relations matters and employee issues.
• Mentor and provide work direction to HR Specialists and HR Technicians.
• Monitor HR transactional processes to ensure efficiency and compliance.
• Utilize HR information systems to process and support HR functions.
• Deliver independent HR consultation and subject matter expertise across multiple functional areas.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Three years of professional human resources experience performing at least three of the following:

• Full-cycle recruitment
• Vacancy management and staffing consultation
• Job analysis and evaluation
• Compensation analysis and recommendations
• Strategic recruitment planning
• Employment law and policy interpretation
• Selection and hiring processes

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources or a closely related field may substitute for one year of experience.
• Experience providing labor relations guidance to supervisors and managers.
• Ability to coordinate, lead, and support the work of other HR staff.
• Experience using Human Resources Information Systems (HRIS).
• Strong communication, consultation, and relationship-building skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working in a unionized environment.
• Experience with the State of Minnesota HRIS system (SEMA4) or similar platform.
• Experience using Applicant Tracking Systems such as Recruiting Solutions or equivalent.
• Experience conducting job audits and classification determinations.
• Knowledge of job evaluation methodologies such as the Hay Method.
• Experience supporting public sector or government human resources functions.

Benefits & Opportunities

• Opportunity to support Minnesota Veterans and their families.
• Collaborative and mission-driven work environment.
• Professional growth and leadership development opportunities.
• Public sector employment with competitive compensation and benefits.
• Meaningful work supporting workforce excellence across the organization.

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