HR Service Center Benefits Specialist - Human Resources Specialist 2

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Working Title:

HR Service Center Benefits Specialist - Human Resources Specialist 2

Institution:

Minnesota State System OfficeHuman Resources Specialist 2

Bargaining Unit / Union:

217: Non-Represented Employee Plan

City:

St. Paul

FLSA:

Non Job Exempt

Full Time / Part Time:

Full time

Employment Condition:

Classified - Unlimited

Salary Range:

$28.75 - $42.16

Job Description

PLEASE NOTE: This is a permanent, full-time position. The temporary designation currently reflected in Workday is administrative and will be updated upon filling the position.

Provide leadership in the planning and delivery of all facets of HR Insurance and Retirement business processes and coding for employees of all institutions in the Minnesota State system. Audit the work of HR service center HR processors related to HR benefits and oversee the development and delivery of training and resources related to all HR benefits related business process activities. Ensure HR service center compliance with benefit related human resource rules, regulations, laws, and collective bargaining agreement language and serve as a resource to management team for labor relations information, as defined in M.S. 13.37, used in collective bargaining. Develop assessment tools to identify knowledge gaps and inform training needs to support the continuous improvement of work processes. Ensure consistency in benefit related communications and ensure alignment with best practices and to build and retain successful partnerships between service center teams and client institutions.

Salary Range:

$28.75 - $42.16 Hourly

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a human resources or related field and 1 year para-professional experience performing HR work in HRIS, benefits transactions, benefits customer service or similar discipline; OR 2 years of professional human resources experience; or equivalent combination of education and work experience.
• Experience working with benefit plans including health insurance plans, the Affordable Care Act, and defined contribution plans
• Demonstrated skill at communicating in writing sufficient to create clear and concise policies and procedures, reports, and correspondence for diverse customer groups
• Demonstrated ability to effectively analyze problems and recommend solutions using precedents collective bargaining agreements, and personnel laws and rules
• Demonstrated ability to work independently while managing high-volume benefits tasks and projects with accuracy and strong prioritization skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office products including Word and Excel

Preferred Qualification 

• Bachelor’s degree in human resources or related field.
• Reporting skills sufficient to create and interpret HR data reports.
• Solid command of general human resources policies and practices of personnel management in a public sector environment.
• Human Resources experience working in the Minnesota State system (formerly MnSCU).
• Knowledge of process improvement methodology
  

Other Requirements

Hennepin Technical College is currently unable to sponsor work visas or green card applications due to regulatory complexity, budget constraints, and alignment with our current hiring strategy. Applicant must be legally authorized to work in the US at the start of employment. 

Work Shift (Hours / Days of work)

Day Shift - M-F

Telework (Yes/No)

Yes

About

Founded in 1972, Hennepin Technical College is the largest technical college in Minnesota. With campuses in Brooklyn Park and Eden Prairie, Hennepin Technical College has a diverse student population of more than 9,500 and offers degree and non-degree coursework in over 45 programs. Achieving a 99% job placement rate within its network of industry partners, Hennepin Technical College prepares students for in-demand and high-paying employment opportunities Hennepin Technical College is a member of Minnesota State, which includes 30 community and technical colleges and seven state universities serving approximately 400,000 students. It is the fourth-largest system of two-year colleges and four-year universities in the United States.

 

Hennepin Technical College with campuses in Brooklyn Park and Eden Prairie is a member of the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities System. The college is strategically positioned to meet the economic and workforce development needs of business and industry throughout Minnesota. Hennepin Technical College faculty and staff are committed to preparing students to be successful in obtaining the education and skills that can result in employment and a career. Curriculum is industry validated and delivered in an environment that emulates the work setting. Students receive a well-rounded educational experience that gives them the skills and ability to secure the first job in their career as well as to advance in their career. For more information about Hennepin Technical College, please visit our website at: http://www.hennepintech.edu

NOTICE: In accordance with the Minnesota State Colleges & Universities (MnSCU) Vehicle Fleet Safety Program, employees driving on college/university business who use a rental or state vehicle shall be required to conform to MnSCU’s vehicle use criteria and consent to a Motor Vehicle Records check.

Benefits Information:

 

At Minnesota State, we have a GREAT BENEFITS PACKAGE! Our generous benefits include 11 paid Holidays, Vacation Time, Sick Time, six weeks of Paid Parental Leave, low cost medical and dental insurance with low deductibles ($150 - $1500), a Pension Plan, 457(b) and 403(b) retirement plans and other retirement investment options, pre-tax medical and dental expense (with roll-over option) and dependent care accounts, employer paid life insurance, short and long term disability, as well as professional development and a tuition waiver program for employees and their dependents, etc.  We promote the health and well-being of our employees and take work/life balance seriously.

Salary is commensurate with experience and qualifications and is subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable bargaining unit agreement or personnel plan.

Benefits Information:

At Minnesota State, we take your well-being and work-life balance seriously. We offer a comprehensive benefits package that features low-cost medical and dental insurance with affordable deductibles, employer-paid life insurance, short- and long-term disability, and pre-tax healthcare and dependent care accounts with a roll-over option. To further support your holistic health, employees also have access to a confidential Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for mental health, legal, and financial counseling. Detailed plan details, rates, and coverage choices can be reviewed directly via the State Employee Group Insurance Program (SEGIP) website.

 

To support your life outside of work, our package includes 12 paid holidays, generous vacation and sick time, and six weeks of Paid Parental Leave. We also help you secure your financial future with a robust Pension Plan, 457(b) and 403(b) retirement accounts, and various investment options. Furthermore, we invest in your growth by providing dedicated professional development and tuition waivers for both you and your dependents. Please note that specific benefit eligibility and coverage levels may vary depending on the type of position, employee classification, and collective bargaining agreements.

Desired Start Date:

11-02-2026

Position End Date:

Open Date:

10-09-2026

Close Date:

10-28-2026

Posting Contact Name:

Dominique King

Posting Contact Email:

[email protected]