Human Resources Specialist 1

Minnesota Department of Transportation; Willmar (MN); Hybrid; USD 36,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Telework eligible

Job summary

Minnesota Department of Transportation is seeking a Human Resources Specialist 1 to support District 8 operations in Willmar or Marshall. The role offers part-time hybrid telework and a standard day shift, Monday to Friday, with competitive hourly pay.

The position provides HR services to managers and staff, handling labor contracts, recruitment, classification, and compensation while upholding employment laws and bargaining agreements.

Qualifications

• Experience researching, analyzing, and interpreting information.
• Experience creating written documents such as reports or presentations.

Responsibilities

• Provide professional HR services to managers, supervisors, and employees in MnDOT’s District 8.
• Serve as a resource in labor contract administration, staffing/recruitment, selection, classification, and compensation.

Skills

Research & analysis

Written communication

Education

Bachelor's or Master’s in HR/Industrial Relations or related field

Job description

• Telework Eligible: Yes
• Education/License Verification

Working Title: Human Resources Specialist 1

Job Class: Human Resources Specialist 1

Agency: Transportation Dept

• This was previously announced and is being re-posted for additional candidates. If you previously applied, you do not need to re-apply.
• Job ID: 95527
• Location: Willmar or Marshall
• Telework Eligible: Yes
• Full/Part Time: Full-Time
• Regular/Temporary: Unlimited
• Who May Apply: Open to all qualified job seekers
• Date Posted: 10/21/2026
• Closing Date: 11/03/2026
• Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit: Transportation Dept / Transportation-Confidential
• Division/Unit: District 8 - Willmar / Human Resources/Business Servs
• Work Shift/Work Hours: Day Shift
• 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: 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 position provides professional level human resources services to managers, supervisors, and employees located in MnDOT’s district 8. This position serves as a resource in the areas of labor contract administration, staffing/recruitment, selection, classification, and compensation and ensures all employment laws, rules, regulations and collective bargaining agreements are upheld. The position requires analytical and problem‑solving ability (judgment/decision‑making) sufficient to evaluate complex information, research answers to problems and/or concerns and make decisions and/or recommendations within acceptable timeframes.

• The position will be located in Willmar or Marshall, Minnesota. The position may allow telework on a part-time/hybrid basis. The incumbent will be required to make a telework arrangement with their supervisor. The incumbent will be expected to work in the office as determined by policy and discussion with their supervisor.
• The Minnesota Department of Transportation does not sponsor applicants for work visas or Optional Practical Training Extensions for STEM Students. Individuals must be legally authorized to work in the US at the start of employment.

Minimum Qualifications

To qualify for the Human Resources Specialist 1 level, you must meet one of the following:

• One (1) year of professional level experience in human resources demonstrating all requirements listed below.

OR

• Two (2) years of paraprofessional/technical experience in human resources or a related field demonstrating all requirements listed below

Please note: A bachelor's or master’s degree in human resources, Industrial Relations, Organizational Development or a closely related field substitutes for one (1) year of professional experience.

Experience/Education must demonstrate the following:

• Experience researching, analyzing, and interpreting information.
• Experience creating written documents such as reports or presentations.