Human Resources Administration and Support Services - Human Resources Technician 2

State of Minnesota; Saint Paul (MN); Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 73,000; Full time

Job summary

State of Minnesota, Health Department, is seeking a Transactions Support Services professional within the Employee Relations unit of the MDH to provide timely HR assistance to managers and staff. Working under general supervision, you will perform advanced technical HR functions critical to payroll and personnel data integrity.

The role emphasizes accuracy, confidentiality, and customer service to advance MDH's mission of protecting and improving Minnesotans' health.

Qualifications

• Six months of direct HR Technician or higher experience.
• One year of experience in HR, Payroll, or Account Management.
• Knowledge of Minnesota law, bargaining agreements, and MDH policies is preferred.
• Ability to interpret administrative procedures, rules, and bargaining language.
• Demonstrated professionalism, confidentiality, and teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Review, approve, and enter personnel transactions in compliance with statutes and labor agreements.
• Provide HR and benefits guidance in accordance with agreements and rules.
• Audit employee relations transactions and recommend process improvements.
• Deliver administrative support for a variety of HR functions.

Skills

HR Knowledge

Payroll Experience

Confidentiality

Professionalism

Tools

Sema4/PeopleSoft

OBIEE

Recruiting Solutions

Sema4

Job description

Working Title: Human Resources Administration and Support Services

Job Class: Human Resources Technician 2

Agency: Health Department

• Job ID : 96898

• Location : St. Paul

• Telework Eligible : Yes / Hybrid

• Full/Part Time : Full-Time

• Regular/Temporary : Unlimited

• Who May Apply : This vacancy is open to all qualified job seekers.

• Date Posted : 09/09/2026

• Closing Date : 09/16/2026

• Hiring Agency : Minnesota Department of Health

• Division/Unit : Human Resources Management / Employee Support Services (ESS)

• Work Shift/Work Hours : Day Shift

• Days of Work : Monday - Friday / 8:00am - 4:30pm

• Travel Required : No

• Salary Range: $24.84 - $34.84 / hourly; $51,865 - $72,745 / annually

• Classified Status : Classified

• Bargaining Unit/Union : 217 - Nonrepresented Employees Compensation Plan

• 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.

We are growing!!! The Employee and Manager Support Services Team within the Employee Relations unit at the Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) is excited to welcome a new Transactions Support Services professional to our team!

In this role, you will deliver timely, accurate, and high-quality human resources assistance to MDH managers, supervisors, and employees helping advance MDH's mission to protect, maintain, and improve the health of all Minnesotans. Working under general supervision, you will perform advanced technical and administrative HR functions that are critical to HR.

Key Responsibilities:

• Review, approve, and enter personnel transactions in compliance with statutes, labor agreements, salary plans, and administrative procedures.

• Provide excellent customer service by providing clear and accurate HR and benefits guidance in accordance with labor agreements, compensation plans, and applicable rules and laws.

• Audit employee relations transactions, provide consultation, recommend process improvements, and participate in training.

• Deliver administrative and support for a variety of HR functions.

This position is eligible for hybrid telework and will be required to work in-office at our Freeman location 50% of the time each month.

Minimum Qualifications

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.

Six (6) months of direct experience in an HR Technician or higher role.

OR

One (1) year of experience in one or more of the following areas:

• Human Resources

• Account Management

• Payroll

Minimum Qualifications to be assessed at interview:

• Ability to carefully review data, and/or documentation to ensure accuracy and compliance.

• Ability to handle confidential information and work in a team environment.

• Ability to analyze complex HR and Payroll issues and/or discrepencies and problem-solve until resolution.

Degree Equivalencies:

• Bachelor's may substitute for up to one (1) year of experience.

• Associate's may substitute for up to six (6) months of experience

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of Minnesota law (Minnesota Statutes, chapters 43A and 179 and Minnesota Rules, chapter 3900); Bargaining Agreements/Plans, salary plans, MDH and HRM policies, statewide administrative procedures and personnel memos, EEOC guidelines and other state and federal regulations regarding personnel administration, transaction processing rules and SEMA4 procedures to accurately audit personnel transactions/documents.

• Skilled in Sema4 (PeopleSoft), Recruiting Solutions, and OBIEE functions.

• Knowledge of state personnel practices, policies, and procedures and have performed work related to auditing of payroll and/or personnel transactions.

• Ability to interpret administrative procedures, rules, regulations, and bargaining agreement language covering the selection process.

• Ability to demonstrate a high level of professionalism, confidentiality and sensitivity while asking questions and seeking information.

• Previous payroll administration experience.

Additional Requirements

Successful completion of a criminal background check and employment reference checks.

MDH does not participate in the federal E-Verify program and is unable to sponsor applicants for work visas, including F-1 STEM OPT extensions, and cannot complete Form I-9 or any other documentation requiring employer participation in E-Verify. All applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of application.

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.