**Working Title** **: Human Resources Specialist 2** **Job Class: Human Resources Specialist 2** **Agency: Public Employees Retire Assoc** + **Job ID:** 86824 + **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:** 06/13/2025 + **Closing Date:** 06/26/2025 + **Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit:** Public Employees Retire Assoc / PERA-Confidential + **Division/Unit:** Personnel / Finance Disbursing + **Work Shift/Work Hours:** Day Shift + **Days of Work:** Monday - Friday + **Travel Required** : No + **Salary Range:** $27.84 - $40.82 / hourly; $58,130 - $85,232 / annually + **Classified Status:** Classified + Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities (https://mn.gov/mmb/careers/diverse-workforce/people-with-disabilities/connect700/) **:** Yes **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 will serve in a small agency as a part of a three-person Human Resources team, performing advanced, professional functions and services. This position will provide consultation in the areas of: + Classification + Recruitment and selection + Research, compare and make compensation recommendations + Review and audit transactions work of other HR staff + Conduct classification audits This position will work in the areas of diversity and inclusion, equal employment opportunity and affirmative action. This position is telework (https://mn.gov/mmb-stat/policies/1422-telework.pdf) eligible and offers a hybrid work schedule which may include telework up to 50% of the scheduled workdays each month, based on agency and department needs and other dependencies. Scheduled in-office work days are at PERA’s office building in St. Paul, Minnesota. Candidates located outside the state of Minnesota and more than 50 miles from PERA’s St. Paul office are not eligible to telework and would be required to report to the office full-time. **Minimum Qualifications** **_*Only applicants whose application and resume clearly demonstrate fulfillment of each minimum qualification listed below will be considered for this position. Ensure your resume contains descriptions of your work experience sufficient for comparison against the requirements stated below. Also indicate the beginning and ending month and year for each job held._** Two (2) years of progressively responsible human resources experience *A Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources, Communications or Organizational Development may substitute for one (1) year of experience. Human Resources experience must clearly demonstrate: + Knowledge of and experience with SEMA4 and Recruiting Solutions, or other HRIS/Recruitment software + Strong analysis and technical writing skills sufficient to analyze job responsibilities for appropriate classification + Knowledge of personnel laws, rules, and collective bargaining agreements as applied to advising employees and ensuring compliance + Strong organizational skills and attention to detail; capable of handling multiple projects simultaneously while meeting deadline objectives + Interpersonal skills sufficient to interact professionally with managers, supervisors, employees, applicants, and the general public + Strong commitment to a respectful, inclusive and diverse work environment **Preferred Qualifications** + Experience using SEMA4 and Recruiting Solutions, processing and approving routine and non-routine human resources transactions + Experience providing benefits, worker’s compensation, unemployment insurance and/or FMLA assistance + Experience performing job analysis and determining proper classification of positions + Experience analyzing compensation requests for experience and equity + Experience coordinating and promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion in the workplace **Physical Requirements** Requires occasional lifting and carrying of articles such as file folders, ledgers, and small office equipment. Although a sedentary job is defined as one that involves sitting, a certain amount of movement is often necessary in carrying out job duties. **Additional Requirements** It is the policy of the Retirement Systems of MN that all employees submit to a background investigation prior to employment. The background check may consist of the following components: + SEMA4 Records Check (applies to current and past State employees only) + Criminal History Check + Employment Reference Check + Social Security and Address Verification + Education Verification + Driver's License Check **The Retirement Systems will not sponsor applicants for work visas. All applicants must be legally authorized to work in the US. 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.