Temporary HR Transactions & Leave Management Technician - Human Resources Technician 2

State of Minnesota; Saint Paul (MN); Hybrid; USD 34,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

State of Minnesota seeks a Temporary HR Transactions & Leave Management Technician to support HR operations in DCYF. You will process employee and position transactions in SEMA4, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and adherence to laws, contracts, and procedures.

You’ll also oversee FMLA and other leave processes, maintaining records and supporting managers and staff. Ideal candidates have two years of technical data management experience, strong MS Office skills, and a track record of independent,

Qualifications

• Two years of experience performing technical-level database management work with data entry, data compilation, data validation, and data reconciliation.
• Experience using data management systems to enter, track, maintain, and reconcile data.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite; able to research, run reports, and analyze data.

Responsibilities

• Reviewing, researching, and processing employee and position personnel transactions in SEMA4 with accuracy and timeliness.
• Coordinate and administer FMLA and other leave management functions, including maintaining leave records and processing leave-related transactions.
• Provide information and assistance to employees and supervisors; communicate policies and procedures clearly.

Skills

Data entry

Data reconciliation

MS Office

Data analysis

Independent work

Policy adherence

Communication

Customer service

Education

Associate degree in HR or business administration

Bachelor’s degree substitute for 1 year experience

Tools

PeopleSoft

Web Based tracking systems

Job description

Working Title: Temporary HR Transactions & Leave Management Technician

Job Class: Human Resources Technician 2

Agency: Children Youth & Families Dept

• Job ID : 98195

• Location : St. Paul

• Telework Eligible : Yes

• Full/Part Time : Full-Time

• Regular/Temporary : Limited

• Who May Apply : Open to all qualified job seekers

• Date Posted : 11/04/2026

• Closing Date : 11/10/2026

• Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit : Children Youth & Families Dept / DeptChildYth&Fam-Confidential

• Division/Unit : DCY - Central Office / Human Resources Operations

• Days of Work : Monday - Friday

• Travel Required : No

• Salary Range: $24.84 - $34.84 / hourly; $51,865 - $72,745 / 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/) : No

The Department of Children, Youth, and Families is unable to provide sponsorship for work visas. Applicants must be eligible to work in the United States at the start of employment. DCYF does not participate in E-Verify.

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.

• Telework (https://mn.gov/mmb-stat/policies/1422-telework.pdf) (Within Minnesota or neighboring states) and flexible hours options are available.

*This position is temporary and includes full state fringe benefits; the position is expected to last up to 2 years.

This position provides consultation to DCYF management, supervisors, employees, and HR staff. The position is primarily responsible for reviewing, researching, and processing employee and position personnel transactions in SEMA4, ensuring accurate and timely processing in accordance with state and federal laws, collective bargaining agreements/plans, and MMB administrative procedures. The position also provides specialized coordination and administration of FMLA and other leave management functions, including maintaining leave records, processing leave-related transactions, and providing information and assistance to employees and supervisors.

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.

Two years of experience performing technical-level database management work, including data entry, data compilation, data validation, and data reconciliation.

Experience must demonstrate:

• Experience using data management systems (e.g., databases, spreadsheets, case management systems, or enterprise information systems) to enter, track, maintain, and reconcile data.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite products with the ability to research, run reports, and analyze data.
• Analytical skills sufficient to review data and identify and correct errors.
• Maintaining records such as personnel, hiring, training and medical files.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently by handling, prioritizing, and completing a variety and significant volume of data correctly and timely.
• Applying federal, state, and/or employment contract language, personnel rules, policies, and procedures as it pertains to employee benefits, transactions or payroll with great attention to detail.
• Strong oral communication skills sufficient to relay sensitive/personal information via email and in producing a wide variety of documents such as memos, letters, and forms making changes to align with policy and procedures.
• Customer service experience sufficient to provide prompt, courteous and accurate information to customers over the phone or through written correspondence with tact and diplomacy in a timely manner.

An associate’s degree in human resources or business administration may substitute for six (6) months experience and a bachelor’s degree in human resources or business administration may substitute for one (1) year of experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working with HRIS systems such as PeopleSoft and/or Web Based tracking systems.
• Working knowledge and experience with various collective bargaining agreements or plans, rules, and laws policies and procedures that affect Human Resources.
• Variety of experiences working effectively with others from different backgrounds and cultures.

Additional Requirements

It is the policy of the Department of Children, Youth, and Families that the individual selected for this position successfully complete a background investigation prior to employment, that may include the following components:

• Reference check
• Criminal Background check
• Fingerprinting check (MNJIS/CJIS)
• Driver’s License Check
• Personnel File Review: all current and former public sector employees
• Additional assessment may be required during the interview process

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.