**Working Title: Staffing Specialist** **Job Class: Human Resources Specialist 1** **Agency: Children Youth & Families Dept** + **Job ID** : 91777 + **Location** : St. Paul + **Telework Eligible** : Yes* + **Full/Part Time** : Full-Time + **Regular/Temporary** : Limited + **Who May Apply** : Open to all qualified job seekers + **Date Posted** : 01/29/2026 + **Closing Date** : 02/11/2026 + **Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit** : Children Youth & Families Dept / DeptChildYth&Fam-Confidential + **Division/Unit** : DCY - Payroll / Human Resources Staffing + **Work Shift/Work Hours** : Day Shift/8:00 am -4:30 pm + **Days of Work** : Monday - Friday + **Travel Required** : No + **Salary Range:** $25.29 - $36.71 / hourly; $52,805 - $76,650 / annually + **Classified Status** : Unclassified + **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 Department of Children, Youth, and Families is unable to provide sponsorship for work visas. Applicants must be eligible to work in the United States at the start of employment. DCYF does not participate in E-Verify. **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. _*_ Telework (https://mn.gov/mmb-stat/policies/1422-telework.pdf) _(Within Minnesota or neighboring states) and flexible hours options are available._ The Department of Children, Youth, and Families (DCYF) is a great place to start your human resources career while supporting a mission that positively impacts children, youth, and families across Minnesota. This entry-level position offers hands-on experience in core HR functions, opportunities to learn from experienced professionals, and exposure to a wide range of HR work. DCYF values professional growth, collaboration, and work-life balance, making it an ideal environment to build a strong foundation for a career in public service. In the Staffing Specialist role, you will, under supervision, provide entry-level professional human resources services and technical support to supervisors, managers, employees, and HR staff across the agency. The position assists with a variety of human resource functions, including recruitment, selection, classification, and compensation. Primary responsibilities include supporting hiring managers and supervisors with vacancy fill activities, conducting routine job audits, and assisting with position allocation reviews and recommendations. This position also supports more complex HR work by assisting higher-level HR staff, including providing support related to audit appeals and other classification or compensation reviews. **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, day and year for each job_** **_held.*_** **_*_** Two (2) years’ Staffing/Recruitment experience OR a bachelor’s degree in human resources with one (1) year of Staffing/Recruitment experience OR an equivalent combination of education and experience + Experience in recruitment, selection, compensation, equal opportunity principles and/or affirmative action concepts to evaluate and administer employee selection criteria and processes + Knowledge of federal and state employment laws related to recruitment + Demonstrated ability to manage simultaneous projects independently with multiple competing deadlines + Interpersonal skills to communicate effectively with sensitivity and discretion to resolve issues with varied and diverse clientele **Preferred Qualifications** + Variety of experiences working effectively with others from different backgrounds and cultures. **Additional Requirements** It is the policy of the Department of Children, Youth, and Families that the individual selected for this position successfully complete a background investigation prior to employment, that may include the following components: Reference check Criminal Background check Fingerprinting check (MNJIS/CJIS) Driver’s License Check Personnel File Review: all current and former public sector employees Additional assessment may be required during the interview process 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.