Join a team with a national reputation for excellence! Our mission is to serve Minnesota Veterans and their families. We do this by delivering quality health care, helping to secure benefits, and providing programs and services in higher education, claims, burials, outreach and Veterans’ preference. At the Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs (MDVA), we not only consider it our duty to provide the highest level of care to those who answered our nation's call, we believe it is an honor.

MDVA recognizes that a culturally competent workforce is critical to meet the needs of all Minnesotans. MDVA is committed to embedding diversity, equity, inclusion and accessibility at our workplace to support employees as they grow in their careers with the State of Minnesota.

Working Title: Human Resources Business Partner
Job Class: Human Resources Specialist 2
Agency: Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs

• Who May Apply : Open to all qualified job seekers
• Date Posted : 03/18/2023
• Closing Date : 03/24/2023
• Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit : Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs
• Division/Unit : Minnesota Veterans Home - Hastings
• Work Shift/Work Hours : Day Shift/8:00am - 4:30pm
• Days of Work : Monday - Friday
• Travel Required : No
• Salary Range: $25.25 - $37.02 / hourly; $52,722 - $77,297 / annually
• Classified Status : Classified
• Bargaining Unit/Union : 217 - Confidential/Unrep
• FLSA Status : Nonexempt
• Telework Eligible : Hybrid Telework Schedule
• Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities : Yes

Make a difference in the lives of Minnesotans.

The work you’ll do is more than just a job. Join the talented, engaged and inclusive workforce dedicated to creating a better Minnesota.

This position performs professional Human Resources guidance and consultation in the areas of classification, labor relations, compensation, staffing and selection and strategic recruitment for the Division/Home to ensure the requirement of all Division/Home specific goals, personnel statutes, collective bargaining agreements, personnel rules and administrative procedures are met. This position serves as strategic business partner to Division/Home Management team.

As a HR Business Partner, you would:

• Coordinate and complete full-cycle recruitment and staffing processes in collaboration with hiring supervisors, HR staff and others;
• Research, analyze and document requests to establish new positions and re-classify vacant and occupied positions, in accordance with established job classification policies and procedures;
• Provide professional-level planning and consultation support related to labor relations functions;
• Advise managers, supervisors and employees on a wide range of employment laws and policies to ensure consistency and compliance;

Minimum Qualifications

To facilitate proper crediting, please ensure that your resume/application clearly describes your experience in the areas listed below and indicates the beginning and ending month and year for each job held.

• Two years of professional-level HR experience in one or more of the following areas*, vacancy-filling, job analysis/classification, compensation, labor relations, and/or employee performance management.

• NOTE: Completion of a bachelor’s degree in Human Resources or a closely related degree program may substitute for six months of the above experience.

Applicants who meet the above experience/education requirements will be further evaluated based on the following:

• Analysis and problem-solving skills sufficient to evaluate information, research HR issues, recognize problems, identify options/solutions, and make sound decisions and recommendations.
• Skills in using HR information systems (preferably PeopleSoft) sufficient to review and enter employee/position information and track applicant/vacancy-filling status.
• Skills in using word processing and spreadsheet software (preferably Microsoft Word and Excel) sufficient to create and edit correspondence and develop and maintain spreadsheets to track data.
• Communication skills sufficient to effectively explain processes and procedures; compose and edit correspondence and reports; and prepare and present information/training to individuals and groups.
• Effective interpersonal and communication skills to build collaborative working relationships in a diverse and inclusive environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources or a closely related degree program.
• Experience and skills in administering/coordinating hiring processes, including assessing applicants’ qualifications and working effectively with hiring managers.
• Experience and skills in labor relations, including contract/pay plan interpretation, grievance administration, labor/management relations, and/or consulting on employee investigations and discipline.
• Experience interpreting employment-related laws, rules, administrative procedures, and/or collective bargaining agreements sufficient to provide consistent and compliant advice and guidance.
• Knowledge of workers' compensation and Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) administration.

Additional Requirements

• Employee reference checks will be conducted on all finalists. This may include a review of documentation related to job performance. It also includes contact with the applicant's former employer(s).
• A Minnesota Department of Human Services (DHS) background check will be conducted on all finalists for this position. Finalists must pass the DHS background check.
• A Tuberculosis (Mantoux) screening (or chest x-ray) is required prior to employment.
• The individual(s) selected for this position are required to attest to and provide proof of COVID-19 vaccination by their first day of employment, per federal requirements. The individual(s) selected for the position may request an accommodation if they are unable to receive a COVID-19 vaccination due to: (a) a recognized medical condition for which a COVID-19 vaccine is contraindicated; or (b) an objection based upon a sincerely held religious belief, practice, or observance. For additional information about this COVID-19 vaccination requirement, contact Anjali Bajracharya in MDVA Human Resources at anjali.bajracharya@state.mn.us . Please do not email or provide any proof of vaccination with your application/resume. This information will be collected from you if you are hired for this position.

How to Apply

Select “Apply for Job” at the top of this page. If you have questions about applying for jobs, contact the job information line at 651-259-3637 or email careers@state.mn.us. For additional information about the application process, go to http://www.mn.gov/careers.

If you have questions about the position, contact Anjali Bajracharya at anjali.bajracharya@state.mn.us or 612-209-5031.

To receive consideration as a Connect 700 Program applicant, apply online, email the Job ID#, the Working Title and your valid Proof of Eligibility Certificate by the closing date to Anjali Bajracharya at anjali.bajracharya@state.mn.us.

Per M.S. 43A.111, MDVA will give priority consideration to certain qualified disabled Veterans. To be considered, you must be included on a US armed forces permanent disability list with a disability rating of at least 30% or been rated by the US Department of Veterans Affairs as having a compensable service-connected disability of at least 30%. Official written documentation of this disability dated no more than one-year preceding the date of application must be submitted. Please email the documentation, your DD214, along with the job posting ID number to Anjali Bajracharya at anjali.bajracharya@state.mn.us no later than the job posting closing date.

Why Work for Us

Diverse Workforce

We are committed to continually developing a workforce that reflects the diversity of our state and the populations we serve. The varied experiences and perspectives of employees strengthen the work we do together and our ability to best serve the people of Minnesota.

A recent engagement survey of State of Minnesota employees found:

• 95% of employees understand how their work helps achieve their agency’s mission
• 91% of employees feel trusted to do their jobs
• 88% of employees feel equipped to look at situations from other cultural perspectives when doing their job
• 87% of employees report flexibility in their work schedule

Comprehensive Benefits

Our benefits aim to balance four key elements that make life and work meaningful: health and wellness, financial well-being, professional development, and work/life harmony. As an employee, your benefits may include:

• Public pension plan
• Training and professional development
• Paid vacation and sick leave
• 12 paid holidays each year
• Paid parental leave
• Low-cost medical and dental coverage
• Prescription drug coverage
• Vision coverage
• Wellness programs and resources
• Employer paid life insurance
• Short-term and long-term disability
• Health care spending and savings accounts
• Dependent care spending account
• Tax-deferred compensation
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Tuition reimbursement
• Federal Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness Program

Programs, resources and benefits eligibility varies based on type of employment, agency, funding availability, union/collective bargaining agreement, location, and length of service with the State of Minnesota.

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Minnesota state agencies are equal opportunity, affirmative action, and veteran-friendly employers. The State of Minnesota recognizes that a diverse workforce is essential and strongly encourages qualified women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, and veterans to apply.

We will make reasonable accommodations 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 and indicate what assistance is needed.