**Working Title: Human Resources Technician 1 / Human Resources Technician 2 - Mankato Human Resources** **Job Class: Human Resources Technician 2** **Agency: Transportation Dept** + **Job ID** : 87389 + **Location** : Mankato + **Telework Eligible** : Yes, see _Job Summary_ for details + **Full/Part Time** : Full-Time + **Regular/Temporary** : Unlimited + **Who May Apply** : Open to all qualified job seekers + **Date Posted** : 07/09/2025 + **Closing Date** : 07/22/2025 + **Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit** : Transportation Dept / Transportation-Confidential + **Division/Unit** : District 7 - Mankato / Human Resources + **Work Shift/Work Hours** : Day Shift + **Days of Work** : Monday - Friday + **Travel Required** : No + **Salary Range:** $23.26 - $32.79 / hourly; $48,566 - $68,465 / annually + **Classified Status** : Classified + **Bargaining Unit/Union** : 217 - Confidential/Unrep + **FLSA Status** : Nonexempt + 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 is located at the D7 Headquarter Building in Mankato and may have the flexibility to telework, work a hybrid schedule, or work in the office. The incumbent will be required to make a telework arrangement with their supervisor. The incumbent will be expected to work in the office as determined by policy and discussion with their supervisor._** **NOTE:** This posting represents a multi-level posting. If the position is not filled by a qualified applicant at the Human Resources Technician 2 position, the position will be filled at the Human Resources Technician 1 level. **Job Duties:** The purpose of this position is to provide technical para-professional Human Resources and administrative assistance to the professional human resources and management staff of District 7. Duties include providing consultation and guidance in the areas of recruitment, selection, classification, compensation, records management, performance management and labor relations/contract interpretation, defining, planning, tracking, and managing assigned HR projects. **Minimum Qualifications** The level of experience required to perform this job at the **Human Resources Technician 1** level can be achieved with: + One (1) year of experience performing a variety of program support functions such as human resources or payroll. The level of experience required to perform this job at the **Human Resources Technician 2** level can be achieved with: + Two (2) years of technical human resources experience that demonstrates all the following: + Ability to problem solve and make decisions sufficient to perform job duties effectively. + Utilizing HR information systems (HRIS) to enter wages or other transactions. + Reading comprehension sufficient to understand and correctly apply written material (e.g., collective bargaining agreements, personnel policies, and procedures) to business processes. + Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, sufficient to respond to employee inquiries, explain policies/procedures, conduct training and new employee orientation, and develop informational materials. + Human relations and customer service skills sufficient to interact effectively with a variety of clientele in a direct, yet courteous, tactful, and effective manner. + Computer software skills (e.g., Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Publisher, and Outlook) sufficient to prepare and/or edit reports, compile, and review reports, create informational materials, create employee and applicant letters and memoranda, etc. + Ability to perform basic math and statistical calculations sufficient to calculate salary, severance, vacation accrual, etc. **Preferred Qualifications** + Knowledge and experience applying employment contract language, and personnel rules. + Experience with collective bargained contracts sufficient to answer employee questions pertaining to bargaining unit contracts. + Experience with SEMA4 + Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information. **Additional Requirements** This position requires successful completion of the following: Successful candidate must pass past-employer reference checks and criminal history checks. It is our policy that all candidates submit to a background investigation prior to employment. The background check may consist of the following components: + SEMA4 Records Check + Criminal History Check + Employment Reference Check + Education/License Verification + Driver's License Check 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.