State of Minnesota Hiring for Team Lead – Human Resources Consultant 1 Job at Saint Paul, MN Full Time

Working Title: Human Resources Team Lead
Job Class: Human Resources Consultant 1
Agency: MN Department of Natural Resources

• Who May Apply: Open to all qualified job seekers
• Date Posted: 01/07/2023
• Closing Date: 01/27/2023
• Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit: Department of Natural Resources (DNR)
• Division/Unit: Operation Services Division/ Human Resource Department
• Work Shift/Work Hours: Day Shift
• Days of Work: Monday – Friday
• Travel Required: No
• Salary Range: $31.00 – $45.98 / hourly; $64,728 – $96,006 / annually
• Classified Status: Classified
• Bargaining Unit/Union: 217 – Confidential/Unrepresented
• FLSA Status: Exempt – Professional
• Telework Eligible: Yes
• Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities: Yes

Make a difference in the lives of Minnesotans.

The work you’ll do is more than just a job. Join the talented, engaged and inclusive workforce dedicated to creating a better Minnesota.

The Human Resource (HR) Department of the Minnesota DNR is currently seeking a Team Lead within the Employment Services Team. This position will provide advanced professional consulting expertise to DNR management in all aspects of human resources including position allocation, recruitment and selection, compensation, performance management, employee relations, labor contract interpretation, affirmative action and diversity. The team lead will assist management in translating business needs into human resources decisions as well as manage large and complex Human Resource projects involving HR and other DNR staff. This position assists in the training, development and coaching of less experienced HR staff and provide lead work direction to other HR staff.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Assist agency managers and supervisors in multiple divisions of the agency in meeting their human resource management business needs by facilitation processes such as position allocation, selection, compensation and leave of absence. Manage the most sensitive and technically complex processes.
• Provide human resource consultation, analysis and recommendations to individual managers and supervisors regarding employee, unit and organizational issues.
• Actively participate in meetings and activities related to the work of the unit. Lead special projects as assigned.
• Mentor, coach, advise and help guide less experience staff in their professional development.
• Provide human resource direction and advice to agency employees and external applicants regarding policies, procedures and processes.

This position has a flexible work arrangement and may be eligible to telework on a full or part-time basis which is subject to change. If approved, the employee would be required to complete a telework agreement.

Minimum Qualifications

• Four years professional level experience assisting managers and supervisors in the area of Human Resources
• A Bachelor’s degree in Human Resource Management or closely related field may substitute for one year of experience.
• Experience consulting with supervisors and managers on performance management sufficient to provide advice/guidance on performance appraisals and disciplinary issues and HR related management issues.
• Demonstrated ability to independently develop and administer job-related selection assessments, instruments, and processes to ensure a qualified, diverse and sufficient applicant pool to fill DNR vacancies and measure outcomes.
• Experience in job evaluation, classification and compensation principles/practice sufficient to independently evaluate and classify positions and determine appropriate compensation.
• Ability to apply knowledge of employment laws, regulations, policy and procedure and collective bargaining agreements sufficient to answer questions from and provide guidance to manager/supervisor and employees to ensure compliance.
• Problem-solving ability (i.e., ability to recognize and define problems, identify causes, develop and evaluate alternatives and choose/recommend the most effective action/solution) sufficient to independently perform the job duties and resolve HR problems.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, sufficient to respond to inquiries, explain and defend personnel management policy/procedure and decisions, and deliver presentations and training; and write and edit a variety of written material (memo/correspondence, job audits, job postings, reports, policy/procedure and technical material) in accord with effective business writing principles.
• Human relations/interpersonal skills sufficient to interact with work associates and clients/customers in a courteous, effective manger; tactfully deliver/explain negative decisions; and establish and maintain effective working relationships.
• Ability to effectively communicate with multicultural communities.

Preferred Qualifications

• A Bachelor’s degree in Human Resource Management or closely related field.
• Experience providing lead work to others.

Physical Requirements

Occasionally lifting and/or carrying such articles as file folders, ledgers, and small tools. Although a sedentary job is defined as one which involves sitting, a certain amount of walking and standing is often necessary in carrying out job duties.

Additional Requirements

It is policy of the Department of Natural Resources that all candidates submit to a background check prior to employment. All job offers are contingent upon passing the following components:

• Employment Reference Check
• SEMA4 Records Check
• Criminal History Check
• Conflict of Interest Review

How to Apply

Select “Apply for Job” at the top of this page. If you have questions about applying for jobs, contact the job information line at 651-259-3637 or email [email protected]. For additional information about the application process, go to http://www.mn.gov/careers.

If you have questions about the position, contact Dontelle Hosley at [email protected] or 651-259-5310.

To receive consideration as a Connect 700 Program applicant, apply online, email the Job ID#, the Working Title and your valid Proof of Eligibility Certificate by the closing date to Dontelle Hosley at [email protected].

Why Work for Us

Diverse Workforce

We are committed to continually developing a workforce that reflects the diversity of our state and the populations we serve. The varied experiences and perspectives of employees strengthen the work we do together and our ability to best serve the people of Minnesota.

A recent engagement survey of State of Minnesota employees found:

• 95% of employees understand how their work helps achieve their agency’s mission
• 91% of employees feel trusted to do their jobs
• 88% of employees feel equipped to look at situations from other cultural perspectives when doing their job
• 87% of employees report flexibility in their work schedule

Comprehensive Benefits

Our benefits aim to balance four key elements that make life and work meaningful: health and wellness, financial well-being, professional development, and work/life harmony. As an employee, your benefits may include:

• Public pension plan
• Training and professional development
• Paid vacation and sick leave
• 11 paid holidays each year
• Paid parental leave
• Low-cost medical and dental coverage
• Prescription drug coverage
• Vision coverage
• Wellness programs and resources
• Employer paid life insurance
• Short-term and long-term disability
• Health care spending and savings accounts
• Dependent care spending account
• Tax-deferred compensation
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Tuition reimbursement
• Federal Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness Program

Programs, resources and benefits eligibility varies based on type of employment, agency, funding availability, union/collective bargaining agreement, location, and length of service with the State of Minnesota.

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Minnesota state agencies are equal opportunity, affirmative action, and veteran-friendly employers. The State of Minnesota recognizes that a diverse workforce is essential and strongly encourages qualified women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, and veterans to apply.

We will make reasonable accommodations 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 [email protected] and indicate what assistance is needed.