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Human Resources Specialist

Minnesota Department of Transportation
Willmar, MN Full Time
POSTED ON 10/22/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 11/20/2026

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 11/3/2026:

  • 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.

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