HR Business Partner and Background Coordinator - Human Resources Specialist 1

State of Minnesota; Saint Paul (MN); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 79,000; Full time

Job summary

The State of Minnesota is seeking an HR Business Partner and Background Coordinator in St. Paul. This full-time role supports vacancy filling, job classification, recruitment, and labor contract interpretation for the Public Safety Dept.

Telework up to 50% may be available depending on division needs. Applicants must demonstrate HR experience in staffing and recruitment, with preferred knowledge of the Minnesota job classification system and HRIS tools like SEMA4.

Qualifications

• One (1) year of Human Resources experience directly performing staffing, recruitment, classification, backgrounding or other closely related HR functions.
• OR
• Three (3) years of administrative support experience within Human Resources including responsibility for or direct support of staffing, recruitment, classification, or other closely related HR functions. A Bachelor's degree may substitute for one year of experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead background coordination and provide HR consulting across vacancy filling and recruitment.
• Support job audits/classification and interpretation of labor contracts and plans.
• Assist in staffing, recruitment, and talent acquisition processes for the Department of Public Safety.

Skills

HR experience

Staffing

Recruitment

Classification

Background checks

Administrative support

Education

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources

Tools

SEMA4

Recruiting Solutions

Job description

Working Title: HR Business Partner and Background Coordinator

Job Class: Human Resources Specialist 1

Agency: Public Safety Dept

• Job ID : 97943
• Location : St. Paul
• Telework Eligible : Yes
• Full/Part Time : Full-Time
• Regular/Temporary : Unlimited
• Who May Apply : Open to all qualified job seekers
• Date Posted : 10/26/2026
• Closing Date : 11/04/2026
• Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit : Public Safety Dept / Public Safety-Confidential
• Division/Unit : Human Resources / Human Resources Staffing
• Work Shift/Work Hours : Day Shift / 8:00 am - 4:30 pm
• 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 (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.

**Employees may telework up to 50%, depending on the position and the needs of the division.

This position is the lead for the background coordination process and provides comprehensive professional human resources consulting and implementation services to staff, managers, supervisors and agency leadership in the areas of vacancy filling/selection, job audit/classification, recruitment/talent acquisition and interpretation and administration of labor contracts and plans for the Minnesota Department of Public Safety.

The Department of Public Safety is unable to provide sponsorship for work visas. Applicants must be eligible to work in the United States at the start of employment. DPS does not participate in E-Verify.

Minimum Qualifications

One (1) year of Human Resources experience directly performing staffing, recruitment, classification,backgrounding or other closely related HR functions.

OR

Three (3) years* of administrative support experience within Human Resources including responsibility for or direct support of staffing, recruitment, classification, or other closely related HR functions. *A Bachelor's degree in human resources or other closely related field as determined by the agency may substitute for one (1) year of experience.

Human Resources experience must demonstrate the following:

• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail; capable of handling multiple projects simultaneously while meeting deadline objectives.
• Skill in documenting or updating processes, written procedures or other reference materials.
• Knowledge of principles and practices of human resource management in the areas of recruitment and selection, job classification, compensation, affirmative action, labor relations, etc.
• Ability to work cooperatively with individuals from diverse backgrounds and underserved communities.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources or a related field
• Experience coordinating background checks for an organization
• Knowledge of the State of Minnesota job classification system and processes
• Experience interpreting and applying collective bargaining unit contracts and plans and bargaining processes
• Knowledge and experience with SEMA4 and/or Recruiting Solutions, or other HRIS/Recruitment software
• Knowledge of federal, state employment and labor law (eg. ADA, EEO/AA, FMLA, FLSA, MN Data Practices Act)

Physical Requirements

Requires occasionally moving and transporting such articles as file folders and small tools. May need to maintain a stationary position for long periods of time while carrying out job duties.

Additional Requirements

It is the policy of the Department of Public Safety that all employees submit to a background investigation prior to employment, which includes successful completion of the following background components:

• Criminal history
• Reference check
• Fingerprint check
• SEMA4 records, personnel file and employment records (current and former State employees only)

The Department of Public Safety is unable to provide sponsorship for work visas. Applicants must be eligible to work in the United States at the start of employment. DPS does not participate in E-Verify.

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 651-259-3637 or email [e-mail] . Please indicate what assistance is needed.