Staffing Specialist

Staffing Specialist - Classification & RecruitmentJob Class: Human Resources Specialist 1 or Human Resources Specialist 2 Agency: Human Services Dept Job ID: 91328 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: 01/20/2026 Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit: Human Services Dept / DHS Confidential Division/Unit: Operations / Human Resources - Workforce Strategy & Planning Work Shift/Work Hours: Day Shift Days of Work: Monday - Friday Travel Required: No HR Specialist 1 Salary Range: $25.67 - $37.26 / hourly; $53,598 - $77,798 / annually HR Specialist 2 Salary Range: $27.84 - $40.82 / hourly; $58,129 - $85,232 / annually Classified Status: Classified Bargaining Unit/Union: 217 - Confidential/Unrep FLSA Status: Nonexempt Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities: 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 is eligible for telework for applicants who reside in Minnesota or in a bordering state, with supervisory approval and satisfactory performance. If you live in a state bordering Minnesota, you must live within 50 miles or less from the primary work location to be eligible for telework. This blended HR role offers a unique opportunity to support MNsure's mission by combining two critical HR functions: classification analysis and full-cycle recruitment. As part of the DHS HR Team supporting MNsure, this position plays a key role in shaping MNsure's workforceboth by ensuring positions are accurately classified and by attracting the talent needed to deliver essential services to Minnesotans. The Staffing Specialist plays a key role in helping MNsure operate efficiently by maintaining a strong, well-aligned workforce and attracting the skilled professionals needed to serve Minnesotans effectively. In collaboration with the Classification Team, you will provide professional-level advisory services that ensure MNsure positions are properly structured, aligned, and supported. Key responsibilities include: Conducting job analyses to understand duties, responsibilities, and organizational needs. Supporting classification studies and projects, contributing to systemwide consistency and accuracy. Researching and gathering classification information to support decision-making. Making job audit decisions or recommendations (based on delegated authority). Advising hiring managers and staff on classification standards, job structure, and related HR policies. In partnership with the Talent Acquisition Team, you will lead full-cycle recruitment efforts that bring top talent into MNsure. Responsibilities include: Partnering with hiring managers to understand business needs and workforce priorities. Developing strategic recruitment plans tailored to each vacancy. Driving proactive talent pipeline development to support current and future hiring needs. Managing day-to-day recruitment activities, from posting to offer. Providing consistent updates and consultation throughout the hiring process. This position has access to labor relations information as defined in M.S. 13.37; participates in meetings where MNsure and state labor negotiations proposals are discussed and evaluated; provides data and information to labor negotiations as it relates to job allocation and selection issues. The position assists in preparing written proposals for presentation at collective bargaining with other members of the HR office.Minimum Qualifications Human Resources Specialist 1: Two (2) years Human Resources experience supporting staffing functions within a large organization (1000+ employees) such as creating job postings, reviewing resumes, job analysis and talent acquisition. OR Human Resources Specialist 2: 3 year's professional Human Resources experience within a large organization with at least two of the following: job analysis, compensation analysis, classification job audits, and full cycle recruiting. All applicants must also demonstrate: 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. 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.