Human Resources Specialist 1

Working Title: Human Resources Specialist 1

Job Class: Human Resources Specialist 1

Agency: Transportation Dept

• Job ID : 95527

• Location : Willmar or Marshall

• Telework Eligible : Yes

• Full/Part Time : Full-Time

• Regular/Temporary : Unlimited

• Who May Apply : Open to all qualified job seekers

• Date Posted : 07/15/2026

• Closing Date : 07/27/2026

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

• Division/Unit : District 8 - Willmar / Human Resources/Business Servs

• Work Shift/Work Hours : Day Shift

• Days of Work : Monday - Friday

• Travel Required : No

• Salary Range: $26.12 - $37.91 / hourly; $54,538 - $79,156 / annually

• Classified Status : Classified

• Bargaining Unit/Union : 217 - Confidential/Unrep

• FLSA Status : Nonexempt

• Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities ( : 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 provides professional level human resources services to managers, supervisors, and employees located in MnDOT’s district 8. This position serves as a resource in the areas of labor contract administration, staffing/recruitment, selection, classification, and compensation and ensures all employment laws, rules, regulations and collective bargaining agreements are upheld. The position requires analytical and problem-solving ability (judgment/decision-making) sufficient to evaluate complex information, research answers to problems and/or concerns and make decisions and/or recommendations within acceptable timeframes.

*The position will be located in Willmar or Marshall, Minnesota. The position may allow telework on a part-time/hybrid basis. 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.

** The Minnesota Department of Transportation does not sponsor applicants for work visas or Optional Practical Training Extensions for STEM Students. Individuals must be legally authorized to work in the US at the start of employment.

Minimum Qualifications

To qualify for the Human Resources Specialist 1 level, you must meet one of the following:

• 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 or a related field demonstrating all requirements listed below

Please note: 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/Education must demonstrate the following :

• Experience researching, analyzing, and interpreting information.

• Experience creating written documents such as reports or presentations.

• Experience using databases to update, track and retrieve information.

• Experience communicating information to others verbally and in writing.

• Experience managing hiring and selection processes.

Preferred Qualifications

• Government/public sector human resources experience.

• Experience working with the State of Minnesota classification and job evaluation system.

• Experience performing recruiting or outreach activities.

• Experience applying collective bargaining agreements and plans.

Physical Requirements

While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to sit: use wrist, hands and fingers to handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; talk and hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, stoop, kneel or crouch. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, and the ability to adjust focus.

An individual with a disability may be qualified to perform the function if an accommodation would enable this person to perform the job in a different way, and the accommodation does not impose an undue hardship.

Additional Requirements

Successful candidate must pass past-employer reference checks and criminal history check

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 - A revoked or suspended Driver's License or major violation within the last five (5) years or a combination of minor violations and/or at-fault in the last three (3) years will disqualify a candidate

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 View phone number on click.appcast.io or email View email address on click.appcast.io . Please indicate what assistance is needed.