Classification & Compensation Consultant - HR Consultant 1
Minnesota Direct Care & Treatment, Saint Paul, MN, United States
Working Title: Classification & Compensation Consultant
Job Class: Human Resources Consultant 1
Agency: Direct Care and Treatment
Job ID: 92380 Location: Statewide Telework Eligible: Yes - up to 50% Full/Part Time: Full-Time Regular/Temporary: Unlimited Who May Apply: Open to all qualified job seekers Date Posted: 04/10/2026 Closing Date: 04/22/2026 Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit: Direct Care and Treatment / DCT Confidential Division/Unit: DCT Human Resources Work Shift/Work Hours: Day Shift Days of Work: Monday - Friday Travel Required: Yes; up to 5% for hiring events, meetings, and trainings Salary Range: $34.69 - $51.45 / hourly; $72,433 - $107,428/ annually Classified Status: Classified Bargaining Unit/Union: 217 - Confidential/Unrep FLSA Status: Exempt - Administrative Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities: Yes
The Direct Care and Treatment Human Resources (DCT HR) Classification & Compensation Consultant operates as a senior member of the DCT HR Classification & Compensation Team and works collaboratively across the organization and state enterprise. The position is responsible for fulfilling a wide range of classification-related duties for DCT and will provide analysis and expert consultation to ensure the provision of market-competitive and internally equitable pay to attract and retain diverse talent for DCT.
In this role, you will provide complex job evaluation, analyses, and consultation to management. You will write formal classification determinations, conduct internal equity analyses to ensure pay parity among employees, and design and administer and/or participate in job classification studies and projects. You will also provide strategic planning and guidance to agency managers and supervisors on topics related to job classification including workforce planning. This position requires a relationship-driven approach by actively partnering with hiring managers, human resources team members, and other stakeholders.
Direct Care & Treatment (DCT) is unable to provide sponsorship for work visas. Applicants must be eligible to work in the United States at the start of employment. DCT does not participate in E-Verify.
Telework Eligibility
Telework is available on a limited basis.
Only candidates residing in Minnesota or a state bordering Minnesota (Iowa, North Dakota, South Dakota, or Wisconsin) within 50 miles of the work address listed above are eligible for telework.
Candidates residing in Minnesota and more than 50 miles from the primary/principal work address above may be eligible to telework more than 50%.
Minimum Qualifications
3 years of professional Human Resources experience conducting classification and/or compensation analysis for positions in a variety of classifications and levels.
***Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources or closely related field may substitute for 1 year of professional Human Resources experience***.
Required Qualifications
Demonstrated research and analytical skills.
Relationship building skills sufficient to build strong, collaborative working partnerships with agency managers and supervisors and be regarded as a trusted advisor and consultant.
Critical thinking and strategic planning skills sufficient to analyze and evaluate complex information, research and evaluate alternatives, independently make sound decisions, resolve conflicts and provide guidance on a variety of HR issues.
Skill in writing formal reports, research papers, or memorandums.
Communication skills sufficient to explain sensitive, controversial decisions to employees and management in a clear and concise manner.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience interpreting employment laws, regulations, and policies related to classification, recruitment, selection, hiring, promotion, and/or retention of employees.
Experience with a job evaluation system such as the HAY method.
Experience conducting job classification and/or compensation studies.
Variety of experiences working effectively with others from different backgrounds and cultures.
Additional Requirements To facilitate proper crediting, please ensure that your resume clearly describes your experience in the areas listed and indicates the beginning and ending month and year for each job held.
Reference and Background Check Direct Care & Treatment will conduct reference checks to verify job-related credentials and criminal background check prior to appointment.
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Job ID: 92380 Location: Statewide Telework Eligible: Yes - up to 50% Full/Part Time: Full-Time Regular/Temporary: Unlimited Who May Apply: Open to all qualified job seekers Date Posted: 04/10/2026 Closing Date: 04/22/2026 Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit: Direct Care and Treatment / DCT Confidential Division/Unit: DCT Human Resources Work Shift/Work Hours: Day Shift Days of Work: Monday - Friday Travel Required: Yes; up to 5% for hiring events, meetings, and trainings Salary Range: $34.69 - $51.45 / hourly; $72,433 - $107,428/ annually Classified Status: Classified Bargaining Unit/Union: 217 - Confidential/Unrep FLSA Status: Exempt - Administrative Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities: Yes
The Direct Care and Treatment Human Resources (DCT HR) Classification & Compensation Consultant operates as a senior member of the DCT HR Classification & Compensation Team and works collaboratively across the organization and state enterprise. The position is responsible for fulfilling a wide range of classification-related duties for DCT and will provide analysis and expert consultation to ensure the provision of market-competitive and internally equitable pay to attract and retain diverse talent for DCT.
In this role, you will provide complex job evaluation, analyses, and consultation to management. You will write formal classification determinations, conduct internal equity analyses to ensure pay parity among employees, and design and administer and/or participate in job classification studies and projects. You will also provide strategic planning and guidance to agency managers and supervisors on topics related to job classification including workforce planning. This position requires a relationship-driven approach by actively partnering with hiring managers, human resources team members, and other stakeholders.
Direct Care & Treatment (DCT) is unable to provide sponsorship for work visas. Applicants must be eligible to work in the United States at the start of employment. DCT does not participate in E-Verify.
Telework Eligibility
Telework is available on a limited basis.
Only candidates residing in Minnesota or a state bordering Minnesota (Iowa, North Dakota, South Dakota, or Wisconsin) within 50 miles of the work address listed above are eligible for telework.
Candidates residing in Minnesota and more than 50 miles from the primary/principal work address above may be eligible to telework more than 50%.
Minimum Qualifications
3 years of professional Human Resources experience conducting classification and/or compensation analysis for positions in a variety of classifications and levels.
***Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources or closely related field may substitute for 1 year of professional Human Resources experience***.
Required Qualifications
Demonstrated research and analytical skills.
Relationship building skills sufficient to build strong, collaborative working partnerships with agency managers and supervisors and be regarded as a trusted advisor and consultant.
Critical thinking and strategic planning skills sufficient to analyze and evaluate complex information, research and evaluate alternatives, independently make sound decisions, resolve conflicts and provide guidance on a variety of HR issues.
Skill in writing formal reports, research papers, or memorandums.
Communication skills sufficient to explain sensitive, controversial decisions to employees and management in a clear and concise manner.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience interpreting employment laws, regulations, and policies related to classification, recruitment, selection, hiring, promotion, and/or retention of employees.
Experience with a job evaluation system such as the HAY method.
Experience conducting job classification and/or compensation studies.
Variety of experiences working effectively with others from different backgrounds and cultures.
Additional Requirements To facilitate proper crediting, please ensure that your resume clearly describes your experience in the areas listed and indicates the beginning and ending month and year for each job held.
Reference and Background Check Direct Care & Treatment will conduct reference checks to verify job-related credentials and criminal background check prior to appointment.
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