Description:
This position is the lead for the background coordination process and provides comprehensive professional human resources consulting and implementation services to staff, managers, supervisors and agency leadership in the areas of vacancy filling/selection, job audit/classification, recruitment/talent acquisition and interpretation and administration of labor contracts and plans for the Minnesota Department of Public Safety.
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications
One (1) year of experience or three (3) years of administrative experience in Human Resources including:
- Prior human resources experience in administering or conducting background checks/studies or related experience within a human resources office
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail; capable of handling multiple projects simultaneously while meeting deadline objectives
- Knowledge of principles and practices of human resource management in the areas of recruitment and selection, workers' compensation, FMLA, FLSA, job classification, compensation, affirmative action, labor relations, etc.
- Bachelors Degree in Human Resources or closely related field as determined by agency may substitute for 1 year of experience
All applicants must also minimally meet these additional required qualifications:
- Proficient computer skills including experience with word processing, databases, and spreadsheets.
- Ability to interpret employment laws, rules, administrative procedures, and collective bargaining agreements sufficient to ensure consistent and compliant practices.
- Proficient skills in customer service and communication sufficient to provide prompt, courteous and accurate information to customers in person, on the phone, and through e-mail and other written correspondence
- Analytical and decision-making ability sufficient to evaluate and summarize information, research HR issues, and make sound recommendations or decisions
- Problem-solving ability sufficient to recognize problems, identify causes, develop and evaluate alternatives, and recommend and implement solutions
- Human relation skills to handle sensitive, controversial, and confidential issues
- Ability to work cooperatively with individuals from diverse backgrounds and underserved communities