What are the responsibilities and job description for the Human Resources Specialist position at Minnesota Department of Transportation?
This position provides professional level human resources services to managers, supervisors, and employees located in MnDOT’s district 8. This position serves as a resource in the areas of labor contract administration, staffing/recruitment, selection, classification, and compensation and ensures all employment laws, rules, regulations and collective bargaining agreements are upheld. The position requires analytical and problem-solving ability (judgment/decision-making) sufficient to evaluate complex information, research answers to problems and/or concerns and make decisions and/or recommendations within acceptable timeframes.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
One (1) year of professional level experience in human resources demonstrates all requirements listed below.
OR
Two (2) years of paraprofessional/technical experience in human resources or a related field demonstrating all requirements listed below.
Please note: A bachelor's or master’s degree in human resources, Industrial Relations, Organizational Development or a closely related field substitutes for one (1) year of professional experience.
Experience/Education must demonstrate the following:
- Experience researching, analyzing, and interpreting information.
- Experience creating written documents such as reports or presentations.
- Experience using databases to update, track and retrieve information.
- Experience communicating information to others verbally and in writing.
- Experience managing hiring and selection processes.
APPLY ONLINE BY 7/27/2026:
- Go to www.mn.gov/careers
- Click “Search open positions”
- Enter the Job Opening ID “95527” in the Keywords search box and click “>>”
- Click on the Job Title to view the job posting
- Click “Apply for Job”
- When prompted for your Referral Source, please list: Social Media - LinkedIn – job slot.
Only applicants received on mn.gov/careers will be considered.
Salary : $54,538 - $79,156