Work Out of Class/Mobility - Leave Management Coordinator - Human Resources Specialist 1

Leave Management Coordinator

Job Class: Human Resources Specialist 1

Agency: Direct Care and Treatment

Job ID: 96081

Location: Statewide

Telework Eligible: Yes

Full/Part Time: Full-Time

Regular/Temporary: Unlimited

Who May Apply: Open only to current State employees

Closing Date: 08/12/2026

Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit: Direct Care and Treatment / DCT Confidential

Division/Unit: Hum Res DCT Leave Mgt

Work Shift/Work Hours: Day Shift

Days of Work: Monday - Friday

Travel Required: Yes - for meetings and on-site as needed

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

Classified Status: Classified

Bargaining Unit/Union: 217 - Confidential/Unrep

FLSA Status: Nonexempt

Anticipated Start Date: August 13, 2026

End Date: December 12, 2026

Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities: No

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.

Direct Care and Treatment 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 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%.

As the Leave Management Coordinator, you will manage all necessary coordinated services of FMLA, Minnesota Paid Leave and other leaves of absences for all managers, supervisors and employees. They integrate contract/plan language, federal and state law, and administrative policies/procedure in their daily work.

The Leave Management Coordinator serves as primary contact for employees, supervisors, and managers seeking information on leaves of absences, both paid and unpaid, for an assigned business line.

Responsibilities include:

• Coordinate leaves of absence such as FMLA, Minnesota Paid Leave, Parental Leave, Medical Leave, Military Leave, etc.
• Maintain databases, providing reports, insurance coordination, and providing quality control
• Maintain accountability for providing timely documents, communication and information
• Consult with Labor and Employee Relations Staff to resolve more complex requests.

Please note - applicants' availability to be released from their current work area will be considered when offering the assignment.

Preferred Qualifications

One (1) year of experience in Human Resources or similar experience that includes:

• Administering FMLA and other types of leave requests including determining eligibility, evaluating, processing and tracking requests.
• Applying employment contract language, personnel rules, policies, and procedures as it pertains to employee benefits, transactions, and/or payroll.
• Knowledge of employment laws including ADA, MPL, FMLA, Paid Parental Leave, USSERA, Military Leave, unpaid leave, and Government Data Practices.
• Database management, electronic spreadsheets, and word processing software skills sufficient to track HR data, create spreadsheets, and draft presentations or correspondences.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills sufficient to ensure policies, bargaining agreements, personnel plans, processes, procedures, laws, rules, and regulations are followed accurately and consistently.
• Demonstrated communication skills sufficient to interact with a variety of clientele at all levels in order to communicate effectively, accurately and in an understanding, timely manner, all while maintaining confidentiality.

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/BACKGROUND CHECKS - Direct Care and Treatment will conduct reference checks to verify job-related credentials and criminal background check prior to appointment.

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.