- Telework Eligible: Yes
- Work Shift/Work Hours: Day Shift / 8:00 am - 4:30 pm

Working Title: HR Business Partner and Background Coordinator

Job Class: Human Resources Specialist 1

Agency: Public Safety Dept

- Job ID: 97943
- Location: St. Paul
- Telework Eligible: Yes
- Full/Part Time: Full-Time
- Regular/Temporary: Unlimited
- Who May Apply: Open to all qualified job seekers
- Date Posted: 10/26/2026
- Closing Date: 11/04/2026
- Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit: Public Safety Dept / Public Safety-Confidential
- Division/Unit: Human Resources / Human Resources Staffing
- Work Shift/Work Hours: Day Shift / 8:00 am - 4:30 pm
- 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 perks, support resources, and training and development opportunities.

- Employees may telework up to 50%, depending on the position and the needs of the division.

This position is the lead for the background coordination process and provides comprehensive professional human resources consulting and implementation services to staff, managers, supervisors and agency leadership in the areas of vacancy filling/selection,



job audit/classification, recruitment/talent acquisition and interpretation and administration of labor contracts and plans for the Minnesota Department of Public Safety.

The Department of Public Safety is unable to provide sponsorship for work visas. Applicants must be eligible to work in the United States at the start of employment. DPS does not participate in E-Verify.

Minimum Qualifications

One (1) year of Human Resources experience directly performing staffing, recruitment, classification,backgrounding or other closely related HR functions.

OR

Three (3) years* of administrative support experience within Human Resources including responsibility for or direct support of staffing, recruitment, classification, or other closely related HR functions. *A Bachelor's degree in human resources or other closely related field as determined by the agency may substitute for one (1) year of experience.

Human Resources Experience Must Demonstrate The Following

- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail; capable of handling multiple projects simultaneously while meeting deadline objectives.
- Skill in documenting or updating processes, written procedures or other reference materials.




- Knowledge of principles and practices of human resource management in the areas of recruitment and selection, job classification, compensation, affirmative action, labor relations, etc.
- Ability to work cooperatively with individuals from diverse backgrounds and underserved communities.

Preferred Qualifications

- Bachelor's degree in Human Resources or a related field
- Experience coordinating background checks for an organization
- Knowledge of the State of Minnesota job classification system and processes
- Experience interpreting and applying collective bargaining unit contracts and plans and bargaining processes
- Knowledge and experience with SEMA4 and/or Recruiting Solutions, or other HRIS/Recruitment software
- Knowledge of federal, state employment and labor law (eg. ADA, EEO/AA, FMLA, FLSA, MN Data Practices Act)

Physical Requirements

Requires occasionally moving and transporting such articles as file folders and small tools. May need to maintain a stationary position for long periods of time while carrying out job duties.

Additional Requirements

It is the policy of the Department of Public Safety that all employees submit to a background investigation prior to employment, which includes successful completion of the following background components:

- Criminal history
- Reference check
- Fingerprint check
- SEMA4 records, personnel file and employment records (current and former State employees only)

The Department of Public Safety is unable to provide sponsorship for work visas. Applicants must be eligible to work in the United States at the start of employment. DPS does not participate in E-Verify.

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