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Working Title: Human Resources Consultant 1

Job Class: Human Resources Consultant 1

Agency: Public Safety Dept

+ **Job ID** : 89887

+ **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** : 10/28/2025

+ **Closing Date** : 11/04/2025

+ **Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit** : Public Safety Dept / Public Safety-Confidential

+ **Division/Unit** : Human Resources / Human Resources Staffing

+ **Work Shift/Work Hours** : Day Shift

+ **Days of Work** : Monday - Friday

+ **Travel Required** : No

+ **Salary Range:** $34.18 - $50.69 / hourly; $71,367 - $105,840 / annually

+ **Classified Status** : Classified

+ **Bargaining Unit/Union** : 217 - Confidential/Unrep

+ **FLSA Status** : Nonexempt

+ 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 provides advanced professional human resources consultation and expertise to Department of Public Safety (DPS) managers, supervisors, and HR staff in the areas of staffing, classification, compensation, labor relations, performance management, workforce planning, and employment law. The incumbent assists with labor relations and HR project initiatives, participates on bargaining teams, and has access to and uses confidential labor relations data and strategy as defined in M.S. §13.37.

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

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

To receive credit for your education and experience, your resume should clearly describe how you meet each minimum and/or preferred qualification listed, including dates of employment.

Three (3) years* of Human Resources experience consulting, advising, and influencing management and employees on complex issues, demonstrating skill in employee and/or labor relations.

At least two (2) years of experience of which must be within any of the following categories:

+ Management consultation, performance management, conducting employment investigations, and/or discipline/discharge.

+ Strategic planning, workforce planning and/or organizational development.

+ Developing/presenting training for employees, supervisors and/or managers on a variety of HR topics.

+ Policy development/revision, and/or contract/pay plan interpretation.

+ Job analysis, classification, and/or compensation analysis.

+ Ability to work cooperatively with individuals from diverse backgrounds and underserved communities.

Applicants that meet the above minimum qualification will be further evaluated on the following:

+ Ability to adapt to change, lead change and be resilient while effectively handling complex, ambiguous situations.

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

+ Communication and relationship building skills sufficient to explain sensitive, controversial, and confidential information/decisions to employees and management in a clear and concise manner, maintaining trust and adhering to data privacy regulations

+ Writing skills sufficient to write investigation reports, document employment decisions, and develop concise, well-organized, business materials, memos, and information for employees at all levels.

+ Research skills sufficient to gather, analyze, and evaluate information from multiple sources to make sound decisions and recommendations.

Preferred Qualifications

+ Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Industrial Psychology, Organizational Management, or other closely related field

+ Report creation and data analytics in human resources

+ Knowledge of the Department of Public Safety structure, functions, and objectives.

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

This position requires successful completion of the following:

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

+ Criminal history

+ Reference check

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

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 [email protected] . Please indicate what assistance is needed.