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Working Title: Merit System Supervisor

Job Class: Human Resources Supervisor 4

Agency: Human Services Dept

• Job ID : 82040

• Location : St. Paul

• Telework Eligible : No

• Full/Part Time : Full-Time

• Regular/Temporary : Unlimited

• Who May Apply : Open to all qualified job seekers

• Date Posted : 11/23/2024

• Closing Date : 12/09/2024

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

• Division/Unit : Central Office / Human Resouces - Workforce Strategy & Planning

• Work Shift/Work Hours : Day Shift

• Days of Work : Monday - Friday

• Travel Required : Yes, less than 5%

• Salary Range: $36.10 - $52.26 / hourly; $75,376 - $109,118 / annually

• Classified Status : Classified

• Bargaining Unit/Union : 217 - Confidential/Unrep

• FLSA Status : Exempt - Executive

• Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities (https://mn.gov/mmb/careers/diverse-workforce/people-with-disabilities/connect700/) : 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 exists to supervise the Minnesota Merit System (MMS), which provides a human resources program for county human services, social services, and health agencies that complies with federal merit system standards and state and department policies and procedures.

The incumbent provides supervision of the work of the Merit System team in the areas of assessment, selection, classification, compensation, job evaluation, and HR transactions; providing human resource management consultation and services to county human services, and social services agencies while and performing additional human resources functions as needed.

The incumbent has access to labor relations information as defined in M.S. 13.37; Provides assistance and information for use in the development of a strike plan and research/compile classification and compensation information to respond to equity proposals for salary ranges for classes under review in collective bargaining negotiations.

Some responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Supervise, coach, train, and provide work direction by assigning, directing, and guiding the work activities of the Merit System.

• Supervise and maintain a comprehensive position classification plan for agencies governed by the Merit System.

• Supervise and oversee recruitment and assessment activities for the Merit System, ensuring the timely selection of qualified candidates for positions across covered agencies.

• Supervise the development and maintenance of compensation plans for the Merit System, ensuring they reflect equitable internal, external, and employee compensation relationships for county employees not covered by another bargaining agreement or compensation plan.

• Plan, develop, supervise, and conduct training for county staff in all areas related to human resources management, including performance management, contract interpretation, compensation, and classification for county staff to remain knowledgeable and stay abreast of the most current practices and procedures.

• Provide level human resource management consultation and services to county human services/social services agencies; and performing other generalist human resources functions.

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.

Demonstrated leadership experience. Leadership experience can include:

• Experience as a supervisor, lead worker, team lead, project lead;

• Completion of a State of Minnesota leadership program (e.g. ELI, L4);

• A paid/unpaid position leading a program or chairing a committee

• (e.g. ERG) - Experience must include:

• 1+ year of experience identifying issues, drafting goals and strategic actions

• 100+ hours per year time commitment

AND

Four (4) years of work experience in Human Resources focusing on specific skills and tasks unique to HR. This experience should go beyond basic tasks and demonstrate an understanding of HR functions such as recruiting, employee relations, and compliance with employment laws. The HR experience must include the following:

• Working knowledge of federal and Minnesota state employment laws and rules and merit system standards and principles.

• Consulting on employee relations issues, including appropriate corrective or disciplinary action, human resource policy language, affirmative action plans, organizational changes and employment laws and regulations.

• Recruitment and selection, classification, job evaluation and compensation administration.

Preferred Qualifications

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

• Strong human relations and communication skills; communicate clearly and professionally both verbally and in writing; respond flexibly to requests and concerns.

• Working in Human Resources in a unionized environment.

• Working knowledge of the operation of county government, county boards and relevant statutes affecting county administrative functions.

• Planning and organizing projects to include evaluating processes and re-designing work processes to improve efficiency and service.

• Experience with the Federal Merit System principles.

• Working knowledge of public sector budget principles and processes.

• Strong supervisory and management skills.

Additional Requirements

• MinnesotaDepartmentofHumanServices (DHS)criminalbackgroundcheckwillbeconductedonallfinalists forthisposition.Finalistsmustpassthe DHS backgroundcheck.

• Employee reference checks will be conducted on all finalists. This may include a review of documentation related to jobperformance.It alsoincludescontact withtheapplicant'sformer employer(s).

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 careers@state.mn.us . Please indicate what assistance is needed.