HR Business Partner - Human Resources Specialist 2 / Full-time, Day Shift

State of Minnesota; Minneapolis (MN); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 88,000; Full time

Job summary

The Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking an HR Business Partner to support the Minneapolis Veterans Home through strong HR partnership. You will help recruit, classify positions, and advise leadership on policies to ensure compliant, effective staffing.

The role is full-time with telework eligibility and in-person requirements at least 50% of days each month. Standard hours are 8:00 am–4:30 pm, Monday through Friday, in Minneapolis.

Qualifications

• Two years of HR experience in vacancy-filling, job analysis/classification, and/or compensation.
• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources or related field may substitute for one year of experience.
• Analytical and problem-solving skills to evaluate HR issues and recommend solutions.
• Experience with HRIS (PeopleSoft preferred) to review and track data.
• Strong communication and interpersonal abilities to work with diverse teams.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and complete full-cycle recruitment and staffing with hiring supervisors and HR staff.
• Research, analyze, and document requests to establish new positions or reclassify roles.
• Advise managers on employment laws and policies to ensure compliance.
• Assist with other duties and HR projects as needed.

Skills

HR experience

Analysis

Problem solving

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR or related field

Tools

PeopleSoft

MS Word

MS Excel

Job description

Working Title: HR Business Partner

Job Class: Human Resources Specialist 2

Agency: Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs

• Job ID : 97344

• Location : Minneapolis

• Telework Eligible : Yes - Please note this position is telework eligible and required to work in-person for at least 50% of scheduled workdays each month.

• Full/Part Time : Full-Time

• Regular/Temporary : Unlimited

• Who May Apply : Open to all qualified job seekers

• Date Posted : 09/30/2026

• Closing Date : 10/12/2026

• Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit : Veterans Affairs Dept / Vets Home-Mpls-Confid

• Division/Unit : Department of Veterans Affairs / Human Resources-Mpls Staffing

• Work Shift/Work Hours : Day Shift / 8:00 am - 4:30 pm

• Days of Work : Monday - Friday

• Travel Required : No

• Salary Range: $28.75 - $42.16 / hourly; $60,030 - $88,030 / 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.

The Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs (MDVA) is seeking an individual to join our Human Resources (HR) team as a business partner to assist in building and developing our Minneapolis Veterans Home’s 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;

• Advise managers, supervisors and employees on a wide range of employment laws and policies to ensure consistency and compliance; and

• Assist with other duties and projects.

The Minnesota Veterans Home in Minneapolis provides skilled nursing care in a supportive environment that fosters a stable, healthy, and meaningful life for Veterans. We offer a creative, fun, collaborative, and stimulating work environment that encourages professional growth.

The Minneapolis Home is located on Minnehaha Avenue, which has connecting highways and public transportation options for an easy commute. The beautiful 53-acre wooded campus includes mature oaks and pines, nature trails and biking paths overlooking the Mississippi River.

Please see a message from Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs Commissioner, Brad Lindsay. Select Link (https://youtu.be/uLsQU1FT0hs)

Minimum Qualifications

Two years of Human Resources experience in one or more of the following areas*, vacancy-filling, job analysis/classification, and/or compensation.

*NOTE: Completion of a bachelor’s degree in Human Resources or a closely related degree program may substitute for one year 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

• Experience and skills in administering/coordinating hiring processes, including assessing applicants’ qualifications and working with hiring managers.

• Experience interpreting employment-related laws, rules, administrative procedures, and/or collective barganiing agreements sufficient to provide consistent and compliant advice and guidance.

• Experience working in a unionized environment and interpreting collective bargaining agreements.

• Experience with the MN Data Practices Act.

• Experience conducting classification audits and classification structure.

Additional Requirements

This position requires successful completion of the following:

• Employment reference checks will be conducted on finalists. This may include a review of documentation related to job performance and contact with the applicant's former employer(s).

• A Minnesota Department of Human Services (DHS) background check may be conducted on the top finalist(s) for the position(s). When conducted, a finalist must pass the DHS background check.

• A Tuberculosis (Mantoux) screening (or chest x-ray) is required prior to employment.

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.