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

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

Job summary

The Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs in Hastings seeks an experienced Human Resources Business Partner to provide strategic HR guidance for the MVH Hastings management team and ensure alignment with state policies.

This role leads full-cycle recruitment, position classification, and labor relations support, advising managers and employees on policies to ensure compliance and effective workforce planning.

Qualifications

• Two years of HR experience in labor relations, employee performance management, vacancy-filling, job analysis/classification and/or compensation.
• Experience using HR information systems (preferably PeopleSoft).
• Strong communication skills and ability to explain processes and policies.
• Knowledge of employment laws, rules, and collective bargaining agreements is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Provide professional HR guidance and consultation in leave management, labor relations, classification, compensation, staffing and strategic recruitment for MVH Hastings.
• Coordinate and complete full-cycle recruitment and staffing in collaboration with hiring supervisors and HR staff.
• Advise managers on employment laws, policies, and procedures to ensure consistency and compliance.

Skills

HR experience

Labor relations

Employee performance management

Job analysis / classification

Compensation

Communication

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources

Tools

PeopleSoft

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Working Title: Human Resources Business Partner

Job Class: Human Resources Specialist 2

Agency: Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs

• Job ID : 96752
• Location : Hastings
• 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 : 10/21/2026
• Closing Date : 11/02/2026
• Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit : Veterans Affairs Dept / Vets Home-Hastings-Confid
• Division/Unit : Department of Veterans Affairs / Human Resources Outstate
• 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.

This job posting was previously posted. If you have already applied, you do not need to reapply unless you wish to add additional information to your application/resume.

This position performs professional Human Resources guidance and consultation in the areas of leave management, labor relations, classification, compensation, staffing and selection and strategic recruitment for the Minnesota Veterans Home - Hastings to ensure the requirements of all Home specific goals, personnel statutes, collective bargaining agreements, personnel rules and administrative procedures are met. This position serves as strategic business partner to MVH - Hastings management team.

As an 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.
• Provide professional-level planning and consultation support related to labor relations functions.
• Advise managers, supervisors and employees on a wide range of employment laws and policies to ensure consistency and compliance.

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

To facilitate proper crediting, please ensure that your resume/application clearly describes your experience in the areas listed below, and indicates the beginning and ending month and year for each job held. Only applicants whose resumes clearly demonstrate fulfillment of each of these minimum qualifications will be considered for this position.

Minimum Qualifications

Two years of Human Resources experience in one or more of the following areas: labor relations, employee performance management, vacancy-filling, job analysis/classification and/or compensation.

All applicants who meet the above experience 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

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources or a closely related degree program.
• Experience and skills in administering/coordinating hiring processes, including assessing applicants’ qualifications and working effectively with hiring managers.
• Experience and skills in labor relations, including contract/pay plan interpretation, grievance administration, labor/management relations, and/or consulting on employee investigations and discipline.
• Experience interpreting employment-related laws, rules, administrative procedures, and/or collective bargaining agreements sufficient to provide consistent and compliant advice and guidance.
• Knowledge of workers' compensation and Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) administration.

Additional Requirements

• 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.