Classification & Recruitment Specialist - Human Resources Specialist 2
State of Minnesota, Saint Paul, Minnesota, United States, 55199
Overview
The Classification & Recruitment Specialist role supports the DCYF mission by ensuring positions are accurately classified, equitably compensated, and filled through fair, timely, and compliant recruitment processes. The role provides expert guidance to managers and maintains consistent HR practices to support workforce stability and attract and retain qualified staff. Responsibilities
Provide professional human resources services and technical guidance to supervisors, managers, employees, and HR staff across the agency under limited supervision. Ensure positions are accurately classified and compensation practices are applied consistently. Support fair, effective, and compliant recruitment processes; advise on workforce needs, job design, and hiring strategies. Maintain, update, and improve HR systems, processes, and procedures essential to agency operations and service delivery. Minimum Qualifications
A resume should clearly describe experience in the listed areas with beginning and ending month, day, and year for each job held. Three (3) years of human resources experience, including at least one year of full cycle recruitment and management consultation, and at least one year of experience conducting job analysis/classification for a variety of classifications and levels. Experience interpreting current employment laws, regulations, contracts, and policies related to classification, recruitment, selection, hiring, promotion, and retention of employees. Critical thinking and strategic planning skills to analyze information, research and evaluate alternatives, independently make sound decisions, resolve conflicts, and guide HR issues. Ability to clearly explain classification decisions and technical information to supervisors, managers, employees, and HR staff. Demonstrated research and analytical skills and ability to write formal reports or memorandums. Experience supporting recruitment, staffing, or selection activities (posting positions, screening applicants, coordinating interviews, and communicating with candidates and hiring managers). Preferred Qualifications
Experience in a public sector, government, or unionized environment. Experience in a high-volume recruiting environment. Experience with a job evaluation system (e.g., Hay method). Experience conducting class studies. Ability to work effectively with people from diverse backgrounds and cultures. Additional Requirements
Must complete a background investigation prior to employment, which may include reference checks, criminal background checks, fingerprinting, driver’s license check, personnel file review, and possible additional assessments during the interview process. How To Apply
Select “Apply for Job” at the top of the page. For questions about applying, contact the Careers Help Desk at 651-259-3637 or email careers@state.mn.us. For more information about the application process, visit mn.gov/careers. Contact
If you have questions about this position, contact Luis Hernandez-Cuate at Luis.Hernandez-Cuate@state.mn.us or 651-539-8920. For Connect 700 Program eligibility, apply online and submit the required details to Luis Hernandez-Cuate. About Children Youth & Families Dept
The Department emphasizes equity and inclusion and serves Minnesota children, youth, and families by creating a permanent agency focused on elevating children and families through policy and program decisions. Minnesota state agencies strive to reflect the state's diversity and encourage applications from people of color, Indigenous communities, LGBTQIA2S+ individuals, people with disabilities, women, and veterans. Benefits
Benefits may include health insurance, vacation and sick leave, holidays, retirement pension, life insurance, disability coverage, tax-advantaged accounts, and employee assistance programs. Additional programs for training, tuition reimbursement, and loan forgiveness may be available depending on eligibility and role. Benefits vary by employment type and funding. Equal Opportunity
Minnesota state agencies are equal opportunity employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, gender identity or expression, marital status, age, sexual orientation, disability, veteran status, or other protected characteristics.
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The Classification & Recruitment Specialist role supports the DCYF mission by ensuring positions are accurately classified, equitably compensated, and filled through fair, timely, and compliant recruitment processes. The role provides expert guidance to managers and maintains consistent HR practices to support workforce stability and attract and retain qualified staff. Responsibilities
Provide professional human resources services and technical guidance to supervisors, managers, employees, and HR staff across the agency under limited supervision. Ensure positions are accurately classified and compensation practices are applied consistently. Support fair, effective, and compliant recruitment processes; advise on workforce needs, job design, and hiring strategies. Maintain, update, and improve HR systems, processes, and procedures essential to agency operations and service delivery. Minimum Qualifications
A resume should clearly describe experience in the listed areas with beginning and ending month, day, and year for each job held. Three (3) years of human resources experience, including at least one year of full cycle recruitment and management consultation, and at least one year of experience conducting job analysis/classification for a variety of classifications and levels. Experience interpreting current employment laws, regulations, contracts, and policies related to classification, recruitment, selection, hiring, promotion, and retention of employees. Critical thinking and strategic planning skills to analyze information, research and evaluate alternatives, independently make sound decisions, resolve conflicts, and guide HR issues. Ability to clearly explain classification decisions and technical information to supervisors, managers, employees, and HR staff. Demonstrated research and analytical skills and ability to write formal reports or memorandums. Experience supporting recruitment, staffing, or selection activities (posting positions, screening applicants, coordinating interviews, and communicating with candidates and hiring managers). Preferred Qualifications
Experience in a public sector, government, or unionized environment. Experience in a high-volume recruiting environment. Experience with a job evaluation system (e.g., Hay method). Experience conducting class studies. Ability to work effectively with people from diverse backgrounds and cultures. Additional Requirements
Must complete a background investigation prior to employment, which may include reference checks, criminal background checks, fingerprinting, driver’s license check, personnel file review, and possible additional assessments during the interview process. How To Apply
Select “Apply for Job” at the top of the page. For questions about applying, contact the Careers Help Desk at 651-259-3637 or email careers@state.mn.us. For more information about the application process, visit mn.gov/careers. Contact
If you have questions about this position, contact Luis Hernandez-Cuate at Luis.Hernandez-Cuate@state.mn.us or 651-539-8920. For Connect 700 Program eligibility, apply online and submit the required details to Luis Hernandez-Cuate. About Children Youth & Families Dept
The Department emphasizes equity and inclusion and serves Minnesota children, youth, and families by creating a permanent agency focused on elevating children and families through policy and program decisions. Minnesota state agencies strive to reflect the state's diversity and encourage applications from people of color, Indigenous communities, LGBTQIA2S+ individuals, people with disabilities, women, and veterans. Benefits
Benefits may include health insurance, vacation and sick leave, holidays, retirement pension, life insurance, disability coverage, tax-advantaged accounts, and employee assistance programs. Additional programs for training, tuition reimbursement, and loan forgiveness may be available depending on eligibility and role. Benefits vary by employment type and funding. Equal Opportunity
Minnesota state agencies are equal opportunity employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, gender identity or expression, marital status, age, sexual orientation, disability, veteran status, or other protected characteristics.
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