Human Resources Coordinator

The Minnesota Guardian ad Litem Program is seeking a Human Resources Coordinator to support HR data, systems, recruitment, benefits, leaves, payroll, and employee development across statewide operations.

Responsibilities

• Manage recruitment and selection activities and advise hiring managers on classification options, selection criteria, recruiting methods, candidate screening, interview questions, and reference checks.
• Counsel GALP staff, managers, and supervisors on human resources policies and procedures; research applicable employment laws and union contracts and provide guidance in line with all relevant rules, contracts, and guidelines.
• Investigate HR best practices and relay information and recommendations to the HR manager; document and review policies, propose improvements, and report on HR issues as needed.
• Oversee the performance review process and maintain an evaluation tracking system to ensure timely completions; answer questions, provide information to supervisors, and suggest process or training enhancements to the HR manager.
• Facilitate new employee orientation programs and participate on statewide committees focused on employee education and development when appropriate.
• Generate reports, troubleshoot HRIS systems, and assist GALP staff statewide with information for systems such as SEMA4 and Self-Service.
• Coordinate workers’ compensation claim filing, complete first reports of injury, conduct internal investigations, track claims, and communicate with health care providers, DOER, employees, and supervisors.
• Manage the safety program and perform ergonomic reviews of employee workstations.
• Coordinate employee benefits programs including open enrollment; prepare benefits information and orientation materials; answer benefits questions and resolve related issues; participate in statewide DDIR committees and related workgroups and task forces about benefits.
• Administer employee leaves, including FMLA, Minnesota Paid Leave, and short and long term leaves; collect and maintain confidential medical information; respond to questions from employees and supervisors about leave policies and programs.
• Promote and serve as a resource for diversity initiatives within the organization.
• Coordinate payroll and HR transaction functions for GALP employees.

Technologies

• SEMA4
• Self-Service

Benefits

• Eleven paid holidays plus two floating holidays
• State of Minnesota insurance benefits and retirement package
• Flexibility in work arrangements
• Public service environment

Location

This is a hybrid role combining remote work with in person duties at the Minnesota Judicial Center in St. Paul, Minnesota.

Position Details

• Full-time, 1.0 FTE, unrepresented position
• Starting rate of $28.50 per hour

To Apply

• Complete the online application at Guardian ad Litem Job Opportunities, sorted by Job Title ascending, Career Opportunities
• Application deadline is Thursday July 2, 2026, at 4:30 p.m.
• Allow approximately 45 minutes to complete the online application process
• Positions posted for internal and external applicants simultaneously