Based in Oakdale, Minnesota, this on-site position supports the City’s human resources operations with a focus on compensation, hiring, leave management, benefits, and general employment inquiries. It is an early-career role designed to grow within a public-sector environment, with a pay range of USD 3,885 - 4,856 per hourly and opportunities to advance. This position anchors HR services on site, interfacing with staff and the public to deliver accurate, timely HR support.
Key details of the position are outlined below.
Responsibilities
- Collaborate with colleagues to deliver responsive public service and HR support
- Provide initial assistance to staff, applicants, and the public on Oakdale hiring and employment inquiries
- Assist with onboarding and offboarding to ensure a thorough, timely, and professional experience
- Support the creation, tracking, and maintenance of training records and continuing education needs
- Coordinate quarterly random CDL drug testing and reporting
- Assist with filing First Reports of Injury, maintain work-related injury records, and prepare OSHA reports; track leave time and relay information to employees and payroll
- Help process payroll and deduction changes each pay period with proper backup documentation
- Apply working knowledge of personnel policies, the City’s labor contracts, and relevant state and federal public-sector employment regulations
- Maintain and update Standard Operating Procedures as they evolve; propose updates as needed
- Understand the Minnesota Government Data Practices Act and apply it to personnel data and files
- Suggest process improvements to enhance department efficiency and service delivery
- Maintain attention to detail across different employee groups and benefits or policy applications
- Operate and support the City’s HRIS and payroll systems; assist end users, update content, and verify accuracy
- Support the annual open enrollment process, assist with changes, verify deductions, and prepare communications
- Contribute to employee appreciation events, providing department support and expertise
- Assist with employee committees (Benefits, Safety & Wellness, and others) including content creation, records, and meeting support
- Draft and revise professional memos and letters; prepare internal promotional and event materials
- Provide updates on department matters to the Human Resources Director
- Work with data to ensure accuracy and reliability
- Demonstrate strong organization and communication skills when engaging staff, the public, and stakeholders
- Maintain punctual and reliable attendance
- Take direction well, collaborate with others, and follow written and verbal instructions
- Communicate clearly and professionally in both written and verbal forms
- Balance independent work with teamwork to meet City policies and job expectations
- Demonstrate proficiency with Microsoft Office and related software
- Make recommendations to improve service delivery and the employee experience
- Adapt to change productively and handle additional tasks as assigned
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in human resources, public administration, or a related field
- More than two years of experience in public-sector human resources
- PSHRA-CP or PSHRA-SCP certification, CLRP (Certified Labor Relations Professional), or SHRM-CP certification
Technologies
Microsoft Office suite
Anticipated Hiring Timeline
- Application review begins - July 7
- First round interviews (video) - Week of July 13
- Second round interviews (in person) - Week of July 20
- Anticipated start - July 29, 2026
Complexity
The role involves navigating a range of procedures and scenarios that require discernment to apply the correct steps and ensure accuracy across processes.
Responsibility
Supervision: General supervision is provided during normal duties. The position has no formal supervisory responsibilities but may coordinate work with other individuals as part of a team.
Impact: The outputs of this role influence the accuracy and reliability of downstream processes and services.
Required Physical Abilities and Work Conditions
- Nonstrenuous work with occasional climbing, bending, kneeling, crouching, squatting, crawling, and reaching; lifting up to 10 pounds occasionally
- Close vision, far vision, depth perception, color vision, and peripheral vision required
- Right and left handed use for handling or manipulation
- Non-repetitive use of feet for driving or keyboard tasks; no sustained repetitive foot movement
- Low-risk indoor environment with adequate lighting, ventilation, and heating; standard precautions observed
Access to Public Data
This role may encounter not public data. Access should be limited to data necessary for job duties, with measures in place to prevent unauthorized access and secure storage when data handling is complete.
Supplemental Information
- Bachelor’s degree in human resources, public administration, or a related field
- More than two years’ experience in public sector human resources
- Public Sector HR Association PSHRA-CP or PSHRA-SCP certification, CLRP (Certified Labor Relations Professional), SHRM-CP certification
