Outreach Coordinator and Staffing Specialist - Human Resources Specialist 1

Working Title: Outreach Coordinator and Staffing SpecialistJob Class: Human Resources Specialist 1Agency: Transportation Dept

Job ID : 80044

Location : Detroit Lakes

Telework Eligible : Yes

Full/Part Time : Full-Time

Regular/Temporary : Unlimited

Who May Apply : Open to all qualified job seekers

Date Posted : 09/06/2024

Closing Date : 09/30/2024

Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit : Transportation Dept / Transportation-Confidential

Division/Unit : District 4 - Detroit Lakes / D4 Human Resources

Work Shift/Work Hours : Not Applicable Shift

Days of Work : Monday - Friday; occasional weekends for outreach events

Travel Required : No

Salary Range: $25.29 - $36.71 / hourly; $52,805 - $76,650 / 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 will provide recruitment and outreach services by providing day-to-day recruitment activities for current and future vacancies. The position will execute outreach activities including partnering with hiring supervisors and managers to understand their particular business needs, conducting outreach STEM activities in school classrooms, presenting MnDOT and what we do at community events, coordinating and directing tours of MnDOT to school aged children, attending career events and interacting with attendees/visitors. This position also serves as a resource in the areas of staffing, selection, classification, compensation, and contract administration. The position utilizes communication skills, human understanding, a commitment to diversity and inclusion, and an understanding of the related hiring and classification laws, policies, procedures, and union contracts.The position will be located in Detroit Lakes, Minnesota. The position may be allowed to telework on a part-time/hybrid basis. The employee will be required to complete a telework agreement if teleworking.Minimum Qualifications

One (1) year of professional level experience in human resources demonstrating all requirements listed below.

OR

Two (2) years of paraprofessional/technical experience in human resources demonstrating all requirements listed below:

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 must demonstrate:

Experience in recruitment or outreach activities sufficient to source candidates for open vacancies.

Experience developing effective active and passive recruitment strategies.

Experience with human resources staffing and interviewing or pre-screening candidates.

Experience using applicant tracking and human resources systems to support recruiting operations such as PeopleSoft or closely related.

Skill in advising jobseekers on the application and selection process.

Knowledge of current trends and best practices in the areas of recruitment, retention, and workforce diversity.

Preferred Qualifications

Previous Government/Public Sector Human Resources experience.

Knowledge of the State’s classification and compensation system, policies and procedures.

Experience with collective bargaining agreements and plans.

Additional RequirementsREFERENCE/BACKGROUND CHECKS:Successful candidate must pass past-employer reference checks and criminal history checkIt 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 EMPLOYERMinnesota 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.