Human Resources Technician 1

The Minnesota Department of Administration is seeking a Human Resources Technician 1 to provide technical and administrative support within their Human Resources Division. This role involves entering employee data transactions and supporting various HR functions to ensure smooth operations.

Responsibilities

• Provides technical and administrative support in the Operations unit of the Human Resources Division
• Responsible for accurate and timely entry of employee and position data transactions in the State Employee Management (SEMA4) system for the Department of Administration and SmART agencies
• Serves as backup for key HR functions, including supporting the HR Leave Coordinator with leave administration and providing coverage and backup support for the HR Operations Office Assistant
• Has access to labor relations information as defined in M.S. 13.27, participates in meetings where state labor negotiations proposals are discussed; and will have access to agency strike plans
• Eligible for up to a 50% hybrid telework arrangement

Skills

• One (1) year of experience performing technical and/or administrative support duties in a human resource setting including:
• Experience using an HR Information system (HRIS) to review employee and position information and enter employee data
• Computer software experience (e.g. word processing, spreadsheets, and database software) and keyboarding skills to accurately review and enter data, create employee letters and memos, and run reports
• Customer service and communication skills sufficient to provide clear, concise, and accurate explanation of HR policies and procedures in person, on the phone, or through written correspondence
• Demonstrated organizational, prioritization and time management skills with the ability to independently initiate and complete a variety of tasks
• Experience working with confidential and sensitive information
• Experience using State systems such as SWIFT, SEMA4, SWIFT Data Warehouse, Document Direct, or other comparable systems to review employee and position information, pull standard reports, and accurately enter transactions
• Experience creating and running OBIEE reports
• Experience working in a unionized environment including interpreting and applying union contract language

Benefits

• Paid vacation and sick leave
• 12 paid holidays each year
• Low-cost medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug plans
• Fertility care, including IVF
• Diabetes care
• Dental and orthodontic care for adults and children
• 6 weeks paid leave for parents of newborn or newly adopted children
• Pension plan that provides income when you retire (after working at least three years)
• Employer paid life insurance to provide support for your family in the event of death
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance that can provide income if you are unable to work due to illness or injury
• Tax-free expense accounts for health, dental, and dependent care
• Resources that provide support and promote physical, emotional, social, and financial well-being
• Training, classes, and professional development
• Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (Some positions may qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. For more information, visit the Federal Student Aid website at studentaid.gov)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for work/life support
• Common sources of stress can be addressed through the EAP: mental health, relationship challenges (personal and work), grief and loss, finances, and legal issues
• Daily Living/Convenience Services: Chore services, home repair, trip planning, child/elder care

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