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Human Resources Technician 7-E9 - Transactions & Payroll

Salary

$1,858.40 - $2,552.80 Biweekly

Location

Lansing, MI

Job Type

Permanent Full Time

Job Number

2301-26-OHR029

Department

Department of State

Opening Date

11/18/2025

Closing Date

11/30/2025 11:59 PM Eastern

Bargaining Unit

NON-EXCLUSIVE REPRESENTED EMPLOYEE (NERE)

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Job Description

POSITION DUTIES -This position serves as a Human Resources Technician in the Office of Human Resources, Payroll, Transactions and Disability Management Section. The incumbent provides technical support by ensuring that employee records are processed and updated accurately and provides technical guidance to employees and managers in the areas of onboarding, payroll, compensation and other aspects of HR activities. This position is also responsible for interpreting MDOS policy, Civil Service Rules and Regulations, and the collective bargaining agreement as it relates to timekeeping issues.

Please view the position description here:Human Resources Technician 7-E9 (https://MCSC.state.mi.us/AgencyPDFs/DSA022PDFINAL.pdf)

APPOINTMENT TYPE/BENEFITS - This position is Full-Time. Therefore, you would be eligible to participate in the benefits offered by the state.

Required Education and Experience

Education

Education typically acquired through completion of high school.

Experience

Human Resources Technician 7

One year of experience equivalent to a Human Resources Assistant 7; or one year equivalent to a Human Resources Customer Service Representative E8 in state service; or one year of administrative support experience equivalent to the 7-level in state service.

Human Resources Technician 8

One year of experience equivalent to a Human Resources Technician 7; or two years of experience equivalent to a Human Resources Assistant, including one year equivalent to a Human Resources Assistant E8; or two years of experience equivalent to a Human Resources Customer Service Representative E8, or one year of experience equivalent to a Human Resources Customer Service Representative 9 in state service.

Human Resources Technician E9

Two years of experience equivalent to a Human Resources Technician, including one year equivalent to a Human Resources Technician 8; or three years of experience equivalent to a Human Resources Assistant, including one year equivalent to a Human Resources Assistant 9; or three years of experience equivalent to a Human Resources Customer Service Representative E8, or two years equivalent to a Human Resources Customer Service Representative 9 in state service.

Alternate Education and Experience

Human Resources Technician 7

Completion of two years of college (60 semester or 90 term credits) may be substituted for the experience requirement.

Human Resources Technician 8

Possession of a Bachelor's degree may be substituted for the experience requirement.

Human Resources Technician E9

Possession of a Bachelor's degree and one year of human resources related experience may be substituted for the experience requirement.

Additional Requirements and Information

The use of AI (Artificial Intelligence) in the selections process (i.e. application, written exercises, cover letter, etc.) with MDOS is not permitted. If it is substantiated that AI was used in the process, your application will be removed from consideration.

You must apply for this vacancy through the NEOGOV system; click on "Apply" in the job posting for instructions in submitting your electronic application. Your application for any position does not guarantee that you will be contacted by the Department for further consideration. Only those applicants interviewed will be notified of the results.

Civil Service Commission Rule 2-7 requires that all newly hired state employees submit to and pass a pre-employment drug test prior to their actual appointment. Any position offer will be conditional until results of the criminal background record checks indicate eligibility for employment.

View the job specification at:http://www.michigan.gov/documents/mdcs/HumanResourcesTechnician\_233842\_7.pdf

Accommodations

If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or selection processes, please contact theADA coordinator (https://www.michigan.gov/ose/-/media/Project/Websites/ose/Contact/RACs.pdf) for the agency that posted this position vacancy.

State employment also offers rewarding careers where you can help Michiganders enjoy better lives. Many State of Michigan jobs offer alternate work schedules and remote-work options that can help give the flexibility you need. The State of Michigan has been recognized as a leading U.S. employer by new graduates from 2021-2023 and a best large U.S. and state employer. Recognized on the international stage for fostering positive employee engagement, the State of Michigan is a past recipient of a North America Government Agency Employees Engagement Award.

More details on benefits for our new hires are below:

Rewarding Work:State of Michigan jobs allow you to serve Michiganders in many different ways depending on your interests and skills. Help preserve and protect our environment and the public health; enforce state laws and regulations; advocate for children, families, and victims of discrimination; support our state’s military and veterans; rebuild our state’s infrastructure; or support other state agencies through our fiscal, IT, and HR systems.

Insurance Benefits:The State of Michigan offers health, mental health, dental, and vision insurance to eligible career employees, their spouses, and their children. The state also covers a life-insurance benefit of two times employees’ annual salary (up to $200,000). The state also offers long-term-disability insurance that can provide continuing benefits if an injury or illness prevents employees from working. More information is available at www.mi.gov/employeebenefits.

Retirement Programs:The State of Michigan offers 401(k) and 457 plans for new hires to save for retirement. The state will automatically contribute an amount equal to 4% of your pay to a 401(k) account. The state will also match up to 5% of your pay if you contribute to your 401(k) account. Your contributions vest immediately, and the state’s contributions fully vest after just 4 years. More information is available athttp://www.mi.gov/orsstatedc.

Vacation and Sick Leave:Eligible full-time employees receive between15 and 35 personal daysand 13 sick daysper year that may be rolled over to the following year if not used. Eligible employees also receive an additional day each year for community service or school functions.

Paid Parental Leave:Eligible employees can take 12 weeks of paid leaveimmediately after a birth or adoption to allow needed time together at home with a new child.

Paid Holidays:Eligible employees receive 13 or 14 paid holidays each year including New Year’s Eve and Day, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Presidents’ Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, the Fourth of July, Labor Day, Election Day, Veterans Day, Thanksgiving, Thanksgiving Friday, Christmas Eve and Day.

Bonus Programs:Eligible employees with five years of service also receive annual longevity bonuses that grow as seniority increases. Some positions also may qualify for recruitment, retention, and performance bonuses or other special pay premiums.

Military Pay Differential:Employees in the guard or reserves may also qualify for supplemental pay benefits if miliary pay during qualifying duty is less than normal state pay. Prior military service may also allow seniority credits to accelerate eligibility for longevity bonuses and additional personal leave accrual.

Tax-Advantaged Programs:In addition to 401(k) and 457 retirement accounts, the state also offers flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA), and qualified transportation fringe benefit (QTFB) programs that can help you save money by reducing your taxable income.

Student Loan Forgiveness:Working for the State of Michigan may allow you to participate in programs that forgive the balance of qualifying student loans. Please view Student Loan Information (https://studentaid.gov/manage-loans/forgiveness-cancellation) to help determine if you could qualify is available from the U.S. Department of Education.

Tuition Reduction:Some colleges and universities offer savings to eligible employees and family members to further their education while working for the State of Michigan.

Professional Development: To help develop your career, programs are available to apply for reimbursement of up to $2,000 a year for education and training for college course credits and non-degree programs.

Alternative and Remote Work Schedules:Depending on the nature of their duties, many state jobs offer flexible work schedules and remote or hybrid telecommuting options that can help obtain the work-life balance that you seek.

Great Lakes and Great Times:Michigan boasts four Great Lakes, 11,000 inland lakes, 36,000 miles of rivers and streams, 20 million acres of forests, 100 state and national parks and recreation areas, 1,300 miles of bike trails, 6,500 miles of snowmobile trails, the second-most ski areas in the nation, 650 public golf courses, 600 campgrounds, and an international dark-sky park—just for starters. Our cities offer concerts and cultural events, storied sports teams, education hubs, vibrant downtowns, one-of-a-kind craft beverages, and renowned restaurants for every appetite. From urban centers to beach towns to the great outdoors, the opportunities are endless. With your state salary and benefits and Michigan’s affordable cost of living, you can explore all that Michigan has to offer.

Updated: 2/28/24

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Are you related to anyone currently working at the Department of State (Secretary of State)?

+ Yes

+ No

02

If you answered "yes" to question #1, please list the name of each relative. If you answered "no" to question #1, please enter "none".

03

Please list all previous names, to include name at birth, and any alias name(s) used. If you do not have any previous/alias names to list, please enter "none".

04

HUMRTCH - Do you possess at least an educational level typically acquired through the completion of high school?

+ Yes

+ No

05

HUMRTCH – Please select your level of experience.

+ At least one year of experience equivalent to a Human Resources Assistant 7; or one year equivalent to a Human Resources Customer Service Representative E8 in state service; or one year of administrative support experience equivalent to the 7-level in state service., or completion of two years of college (60 semester or 90 term credits).

+ At least one year of experience equivalent to a Human Resources Technician 7; or two years of experience equivalent to a Human Resources Assistant, including one year equivalent to a Human Resources Assistant E8; or two years of experience equivalent to a Human Resources Customer Service Representative E8, or one year of experience equivalent to a Human Resources Customer Service Representative 9 in state service, or possession of a Bachelor's degree in any major.

+ At least two years of experience equivalent to a Human Resources Technician, including one year equivalent to a Human Resources Technician 8; or three years of experience equivalent to a Human Resources Assistant, including one year equivalent to a Human Resources Assistant 9; or three years of experience equivalent to a Human Resources Customer Service Representative E8, or two years equivalent to a Human Resources Customer Service Representative 9 in state service, or possession of a Bachelor's degree in any major at least one year of human resources related experience.

+ At least three years of experience equivalent to a Human Resources Technician, including two years equivalent to a Human Resources Technician 8 or one year equivalent to a Human Resources Technician E9; or four years of experience equivalent to a Human Resources Assistant, including two years equivalent to a Human Resources Assistant 9; or three years of experience equivalent to a Human Resources Customer Service Representative 9; or one year as an Office Supervisor 9 with the PRSL subclass code in state service.

06

Please select your level of experience with Microsoft Office Suite including Excel, Access, PowerPoint, Word, and Adobe.

+ None

+ Less than 1 year

+ 1 to 3 years

+ 3 to 5 years

+ More than 5 years

07

Please provide an explanation of your experience with Microsoft Office Suite including Excel, Access, PowerPoint, Word, and Adobe. If you do not possess this experience, please enter "none".

08

Please select your level of experience with a Human Resources Management Network (HRMN) system or another Human Resources Information System (HRIS).

+ None

+ Less than 1 year

+ 1 year - 3 years

+ 3 years - 5 years

+ More than 5 years

09

Please specify the types of transactions you have experience with in HRMN or HRIS. If you do not possess this experience, please enter "none".

10

Please select your level of experience with a Statewide Integrated Governmental Management Applications (SIGMA) system or another payroll system.

+ None

+ Less than 1 year

+ 1 year to 3 years

+ 3 years to 5 years

+ More than 5 years

11

Please specify the your level of experience with a Statewide Integrated Governmental Management Applications (SIGMA) system or another payroll system. If you do not possess this experience, please enter "none".

12

Please select your level of experience in the customer service field.

+ None

+ Less than 1 year

+ 1 to 3 years

+ 3 to 5 years

+ More than 5 years

13

Please provide an explanation of your experience with customer service. If you do not have this experience, please enter "none".

14

Please select your level of experience working with confidential information.

+ None

+ Less than 1 year

+ 1 year - 3 years

+ 3 years - 5 years

+ More than 5 years

15

Please provide an explanation of your experience with confidential information. If you do not possess this experience, please enter "none".

16

From the following options, please select your employment status.

+ Currently employed at the Department of State (Secretary of State)

+ Previously employed by the Department of State (Secretary of State)

+ Currently employed at another State of Michigan agency

+ Previously employed by another State of Michigan agency

+ None of the above

17

Did you remember to attach a copy of your resume, cover letter, and official transcripts (if applicable)?Failure to do so may result in your application being screened out of the selection's process.

+ Yes

+ No

18

Are you a current MDOS employee?

+ Yes

+ No

19

Please select from the options below: (Please note, actions that have been expunged, formal counseling, and layoff actions need not be reported.) Failure to answer this question honestly may result in being sanctioned from employment with MDOS. Please select all that apply.

+ I have been dismissed within the last two years

+ I have resigned in lieu of discipline or dismissal within the last two years

+ I have been suspended without pay within the last two years

+ I have received an unsatisfactory rating in the last two years

+ I have received a written reprimand within the last two years

+ I have signed a last chance agreement with MDOS within the last two years

+ I certify that none of the above circumstances apply to me

Required Question

Employer

State of Michigan

Department

Department of State

Address

[email protected]

Lansing, Michigan, 48909

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