HRMS Specialist

Job Duties

Job Posting End Date: May 19, 2026 at 11:59pm CST

Hiring range: $57,262 to $77,292 ($27.53 to $37.16 per hour). Starting rate will depend on experience, education, and qualifications. Advancement opportunities exist for individuals motivated to move up within Anoka County.

Come join our team at Anoka County where you can serve your community while enjoying the benefits of work-life balance! This includes 24 days of paid flexible time off and up to 12.5 holidays your first year.

In order to be considered for this position, information to support your answers must be included in your application. A resume attachment is optional and cannot be used in place of this application. Applications must be received by the closing deadline of 11:59 p.m. on 05/19/2026 in order to be considered.

Position Description

The Anoka County Human Resources Department provides a full spectrum of talent management services, including, but not limited to classification, compensation and benefits, recruitment and selection, employee relations, labor relations, performance management, and organizational development.

The Anoka County Human Resources Department has an immediate opening for a HRMS Specialist who will perform various duties. Some of the critical responsibilities of this position include performing routine administrative and first-line data support to maintain the timeliness and accuracy of all county employee data in the HRMS.

This is a full-time, non-exempt, on-site position. Interviews will take place the week of June 1, 2026, for those selected to move forward in the hiring process.

Pay & Benefits

Anoka County Salary Schedule Grade 30: $57,262 to $77,292 ($27.53 to $37.16 per hour).

24 days of paid flexible time off and up to 12.5 paid holidays.

Comprehensive insurance, including medical, dental, vision, flex benefits and more at

Medical and dental clinic exclusive to employees, located at the Anoka County Government Center.

Pension plan and other retirement investment options.

Advancement/professional development opportunities.

Work Location

This position will work at Anoka County Government Center, located at 2100 3rd Ave, Anoka, MN 55303.

Expected work hours are Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Job Duties and Responsibilities

These examples are not all inclusive and are intended to be illustrative of primary responsibilities of an Anoka County HRMS Specialist.

Perform routine administrative and first line data support to maintain the timeliness and accuracy of all county employee data in the HRMS.

Provide direct support during payroll processing to ensure accuracy of data, troubleshoot issues with employee and/or timesheet entries, and triage issues to appropriate subject matter expert for resolution.

Research and document issues, propose sustainable business/technical solutions and have a solid understanding of the software being used.

Perform reporting requests for departments and projects, day-to-day business operations, and state and federally required reporting.

Input data used for compensation, payroll, and benefits, and verify the accuracy of data through audits and query generation.

Process human resources change requests, such as new hire entry, terminations, salary changes, and update data as necessary.

Perform routine report generation, maintenance, and distribution for Human Resources and managing personnel.

Participate in problem solving teams to address issues and develop governance to handle data efficiently and in compliance with ethical and legal standards.

Qualifications and Requirements:

Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Needed

Requires a high school diploma and at least 2 years (2,080 annual hours) of job-related experience.

In lieu of the required education, an equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted on a year-for-year basis.

Preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Needed

Knowledge and understanding of secure and private data handling.

Experience in database management.

Problem solving skills with ability to analyze, troubleshoot and resolve issues.

Ability to handle confidential information with discretion.

Ability to work independently.

Physical Demands and Work Conditions

Standard office environment.

Vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus, such as to work on computers. Ability to see colors, shades, and brightness.

Hearing abilities required for general and phone communication, signals, and machine sounds.

Assignments are sedentary, occasionally alternating between sitting, standing, walking, crouching, and kneeling as required to perform job responsibilities. Frequent wrist and finger manipulation to complete computer work.

Occasional lifting of 10-20 lbs.

Equipment used includes computers, phones, and standard office equipment.

Occasional travel to other county work sites as needed. Travel between work sites may require driving a county vehicle and/or a personal vehicle.

Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.

Selection Process

It is important that your application show all the relevant education and experience you possess. This information will determine which candidates will proceed in the selection process. A submitted application is also used to verify the answers to any supplemental questions.

Pre-employment Requirements

Anoka County has determined that successfully passing a pre-employment criminal/driving background check, drug screen and DOT physical, and/or other qualifications checks may be necessary for certain positions. Applicants may be required to sign an informed consent form allowing the County to obtain to conduct such screenings and/or verify their qualifications in connection with the position sought. Applicants who do not sign the informed consent form will not be further considered for the position.

About Anoka County

As the fourth largest county in Minnesota, Anoka County thrives because of the diversity, dedication, determination, and innovation of our employees. United by our mission- Commitment to Excellence: Through collaborative efforts, we seek to improve lives and serve with care, integrity, and professionalism- we offer a wide range of career opportunities for people with a variety of personalities, abilities, knowledge, and life experiences. Together, we work toward a single purpose of serving Anoka County's 369,000 citizens in a respectful, innovative, and fiscally responsible manner. If your career aspirations resonate with our mission, we invite you to Find Your Path with Anoka County! Hear from other Anoka County employees here.

Commitment to Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employment

Anoka County is committed to the principles of our Affirmative Action Plan and Equal Employment Opportunity. It is the policy of Anoka County to recruit, hire, train, and promote persons in all job titles, without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, marital status, genetic information, status with regard to public assistance, physical ability, sexual orientation, or age except where such status is a bona fide occupational qualification. It is the policy of Anoka County to make employment decisions in a manner that will further our Affirmative Action Plan and Equal Employment Opportunity.

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Minimum Education Required

Not Specified

Minimum Experience Required

Not Specified

Shift

Other

Number of Openings

1

Compensation

$57,262.00 - $77,292.00 / Hourly

Postal Code

55303

Place of Work

On-site

Requisition ID

12800

Job Benefits

See job description