Grad Staffing & Operations Coordinator - Human Resources Specialist 1

The Minnesota Department of Transportation is committed to equity and inclusion while providing essential services to improve the quality of life for all Minnesotans. The Grad Staffing & Operations Coordinator is responsible for delivering professional human resource services for the Graduate Engineer and Land Surveyor Program, including classification, recruitment, and staffing, while also serving as a coordinator to ensure program milestones are met.

Responsibilities

• Deliver professional human resource (HR) services for the Graduate Engineer and Land Surveyor Program (GELSP), including classification, recruitment and selection, compensation, and staffing
• Provide backup HR support to Career Pathway Programs (CPP) staff as needed
• Serve as the GELSP operations coordinator, ensuring trainees receive the necessary materials, documentation, and training to meet all program milestones
• Contribute to CPP HR special projects aimed at developing and refining GELSP personnel procedures, policies, operation standards, and processes
• Serve as a CPP recruiter
• Travel 30% in Spring and Fall for recruitment events

Skills

• A bachelor's or master's degree in human resources, Industrial Relations, Organizational Development, or a closely related field; OR
• One year of professional (MAPE 05L or higher) experience in Human Resources; OR
• Two years of technical experience in Human Resources or a related field
• Experience researching, evaluating, and analyzing information
• Experience preparing and communicating information in writing
• Valid Class D Driver's License
• Experience with recruitment and/or vacancy filling
• Previous experience with collective bargaining agreements and plans, particularly MGEC
• Advanced SEMA4 experience and Recruiting Solutions experience

Benefits

• 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
• Tuition reimbursement
• MnDOT Student Loan Reimbursement Program (Visit Student Loan Reimbursement - Policies - MnDOT (state.mn.us) for more information).
• 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)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for work/life support
• 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

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