Working Title: Strategic Staffing Lead
Job Class: Human Resources Consultant 1
Agency: Health Department
- Job ID: 77602
- 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: 06/25/2024
- Closing Date: 07/01/2024
- Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit: Health Department / Health-Confidential
- Division/Unit: Health Operations / HRM Strategic Staffing A Staff
- Work Shift/Work Hours: Day Shift
- Days of Work: Monday - Friday
- Travel Required: No
- Salary Range: $32.71 - $48.51 / hourly; $68,298 - $101,288 / annually. As of July 1, 2024: $34.18 - $50.69 / hourly; $71,368 - $105,841 / annually.
- Classified Status: Classified
- Bargaining Unit/Union: 217 - Commissioner's Plan
- FLSA Status: Exempt - Administrative
- Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities: Yes
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.
Join the Minnesota Department of Health’s Staffing team as we bring an innovative approach, grounded in customer experience, business partnership and creative solutions from the Human Resource Management division’s commitment to supporting the agency.
We are a collaborative team who value a relationship-driven approach by actively partnering with hiring managers, human resources team members, and other stakeholders to recruit and retain a workforce dedicated to MDH’s mission – Protecting, maintaining, and improving the health of all Minnesotans. With a lens on diversity, equity, and inclusion at the very core of the agency’s work in public health, DEI is a strategic focus of the Human Resource management division’s work.
Critical to this role is having the communication skills and professional sophistication to develop and facilitate trusted management partnerships and the ability to proactively seek opportunities to stay informed of division and program workforce needs with division directors, managers, and supervisors.
The Strategic Staffing Lead manages a wide range of staffing related responsibilities, including:
- Provide strategic staffing partnership to division directors and management within a designated bureau of the agency.
- Provide lead work direction within a team of HR staffing specialists.
- Effectively manage a bureau of wide portfolio of staffing requests, advise and consult with management and providing lead work to staffing specialists, including:
o Organizational analysis, job audit and classification determination,
o Advise, collaborate, and provide strategic vacancy filling and recruitment methods, primarily for professional positions, focusing on a full life cycle approach, with an emphasis on internal and external customer experience.
o Providing expertise in the areas of candidate screening and assessment, selection, compensation, job offer, and pre-onboarding best practices.
- Collaborate with agency staffing leadership in continuous improvement projects a part of continuing to elevate the re-build of our Human Resource Management division.
This position is eligible for up to 100% for applicants residing in Minnesota, Wisconsin, Iowa, North Dakota, or South Dakota, with the option to office onsite, if preferred.
HR Consultant: Three (3) or more years of professional human resources experience which includes the following:
- Full life cycle recruitment experience using strategic talent acquisition methods including:
- Establishing minimum qualifications
- Developing recruiting plans using contemporary methods and strategic approach
- Analyzing and recommending compensation
- Elevating Candidate/customer engagement experience
- Job analysis/evaluation
- Interpreting and advising on current employment laws, regulations, policies, and contracts related to classification, recruitment, selection, hiring, promotion, and/or retention of employees.
A related associates degree may substitute for 6 months of experience; A bachelor’s degree in a related field may substitute for one year of professional experience; A masters degree may substitute for 18 months of experience.
- Experience conducting job audit and classification determinations within the state of MN HR system
- Experience with the State of MN’s HRIS system (SEMA4) and Applicant Tracking system (Recruiting Solutions)
- Experience providing lead work direction and guidance or mentoring to other HR staff
- Experience identifying, developing and implementing HR process or service delivery improvements
This position requires successful completion of references and background check.
Select “Apply for Job” at the top of this page. If you have questions about applying for jobs, contact the job information line at 651-259-3637 or email careers@state.mn.us. For additional information about the application process, go to http://www.mn.gov/careers.
If you have questions about this position, contact Debra Biever at deb.biever@state.mn.us.
To receive consideration as a Connect 700 Program applicant, apply online, email the Job ID#, the Working Title and your valid Proof of Eligibility Certificate by the closing date to Debra Biever at deb.biever@state.mn.us.
Come work for one of the best public health systems in the nation and you will contribute to our mission to protect, maintain and improve the health of all Minnesotans. We are working hard to achieve our vision for health equity in Minnesota, where all communities are thriving and all people have what they need to be healthy. Our collaborative, mission-driven work environment is a major factor in promoting a high level of employee health awareness, employee longevity and job satisfaction.
What do Minnesota's State employees have in common?
- A sense of purpose in their work
- Connection with their coworkers and communities
- Opportunities for personal and professional growth
As an employee, you'll have access to one of the most affordable health insurance plans in Minnesota, along with other benefits to help you and your family be well.
- 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)
- A voluntary confidential program that helps employees and their families with life challenges that may impact overall health, personal well-being, or job performance
- 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
Programs, resources and benefits eligibility varies based on type of employment, agency, funding availability, union/collective bargaining agreement, location, and length of service with the State of Minnesota.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYERS
Minnesota state agencies are equal opportunity, affirmative action, and veteran-friendly employers. State agencies are committed to creating a workforce that reflects the diversity of the state and strongly encourages persons of color and Indigenous communities, members of the LGBTQIA2S+ community, individuals with disabilities, women, and veterans to apply. The varied experiences and perspectives of employees strengthen the work we do together and our ability to best serve Minnesotans.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and disabilities related to pregnancy or childbirth), gender identity, gender expression, marital status, familial status, age, sexual orientation, status regarding public assistance, disability, veteran status or activity in a local Human Rights Commission or any other characteristic protected by law.
APPLICANTS WITH DISABILITIES
Minnesota state agencies make reasonable accommodations to their employees and applicants with disabilities. If you have a disability and need assistance in searching or applying for jobs with the State of Minnesota, call the job information line at 651-259-3637 or email careers@state.mn.us and let us know the support you need.