Human Resources Consultant 1 - Classification & Compensation Consultant

Working Title: Classification & Compensation Consultant

Job Class: Human Resources Consultant 1

Agency: Human Services Dept

• Job ID : 76465

• Location : Statewide

• Telework Eligible : Yes

• Full/Part Time : Full-Time

• Regular/Temporary : Unlimited

• Who May Apply : Open to all qualified job seekers

• Date Posted : 05/06/2024

• Closing Date : 05/20/2024

• Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit : Human Services Dept / DHS Confidential

• Division/Unit : DHS-Payroll / Human Res Staff A

• Work Shift/Work Hours : Day Shift

• Days of Work : Monday - Friday

• Travel Required : Yes - 5% Occasionally for meetings/events

• Salary Range: $32.71 - $48.51 / hourly; $68,298 - $101,288 / annually

• Classified Status : Classified

• Bargaining Unit/Union : 217 - Confidential/Unrep

• FLSA Status : Exempt - Administrative

• 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 has flexible work arrangements that may allow for Telework (~~~) or a mixture of working in our office and Telework (~~~) .

The Direct Care and Treatment Human Resources (DCT HR) Classification & Compensation Consultant operates as a senior member of the DCT HR Classification & Compensation Team and works collaboratively across the organization and state enterprise. The position is responsible for fulfilling a wide range of classification-related duties for DCT and will provide analysis and expert consultation to ensure the provision of market-competitive and internally equitable pay to attract and retain diverse talent for DCT.

In this role, you will provide complex job evaluation, analyses, and consultation to management. You will write formal classification determinations, conduct internal equity analyses to ensure pay parity among employees, and design and administer and/or participate in job classification studies and projects. You will also provide strategic planning and guidance to agency managers and supervisors on topics related to job classification including workforce planning. This position requires a relationship-driven approach by actively partnering with hiring managers, human resources team members, and other stakeholders.

Minimum Qualifications

4 years of professional Human Resources experience conducting classification and/or compensation analysis for positions in a variety of classifications and levels.

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources or closely related field may substitute for 1 year of professional Human Resources experience.

All applicants must minimally meet these additional required qualifications:

• Demonstrated research and analytical skills.

• Relationship building skills sufficient to build strong, collaborative working partnerships with agency managers and supervisors and be regarded as a trusted advisor and consultant.

• Critical thinking and strategic planning skills sufficient to analyze and evaluate complex information, research and evaluate alternatives, independently make sound decisions, resolve conflicts and provide guidance on a variety of HR issues.

• Skill in writing formal reports, research papers, or memorandums.

• Communication skills sufficient to explain sensitive, controversial decisions to employees and management in a clear and concise manner.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience interpreting employment laws, regulations, and policies related to classification, recruitment, selection, hiring, promotion, and/or retention of employees.

• Experience with a job evaluation system such as the HAY method.

• Experience conducting job classification and/or compensation studies.

• Variety of experiences working effectively with others from different backgrounds and cultures.

Additional Requirements

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.

REFERENCE/BACKGROUND CHECKS - The Department of Human Services will conduct reference checks to verify job-related credentials and criminal background check prior to appointment.

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 ~~~ or email ~~~ . Please indicate what assistance is needed.