Human Resources Coordinator

Human Resources Coordinator

Salary

$70,116.80 - $113,796.80 Annually

Location

390 Robert St. N St. Paul, MN

Job Type

Full-Time

Job Number

2026-00271

Division

Regional Administration

Department

HR Staffing

Opening Date

08/05/2026

Closing Date

8/19/2026 11:59 PM Central

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WHO WE ARE

We are the Metropolitan Council, the regional government for the seven-county Twin Cities metropolitan area. We plan 30 years ahead for the future of the metropolitan area and provide regional transportation, wastewater, and housing services. More information about us on our website.

We are committed to supporting a diverse workforce that reflects the communities we serve.

Human Resources is a department within the Regional Administration division of the Metropolitan Council, which provides enterprise-wide proactive solutions for the Councils workforce needs in the areas of recruitment, labor relations, benefits, training, organizational development, occupational health, and wellness.

How your work would contribute to our organization and the Twin Cities region:

The Human Resources Coordinator provides technical support in managing core employee processes and compliance efforts, and serves as a dependable point of contact for workforce needs. Supports HR processes to include, but not limited to, employee onboarding, employee records and personnel files, HR systems transactions and administration for the Talent Management team.

Note: This position is eligible for a hybrid (remote and onsite) telework arrangement. The candidates permanent residence must be in Minnesota or Wisconsin.

This posting will create a 6-month eligibility list for current and future openings.

Full Salary Range: $33.71 - $54.71 hourly/$70,117 - $113,797 yearly

Anticipated Salary Range: $34.56 - $43.27 hourly/$71,885 - $90,001.60 yearly

What you would do in this job

• Prepare and electronically distribute job postings; post positions on selected websites or publications; research specialized websites.
• Create work instructions for complex or specialized functions.
• Monitor and track budgets and expenditures. Prepare purchase requisitions and track approval processes for various purchase orders, verify and pay requests, invoices, and order procurement and contract administration documents.
• Research, compile, and analyze data/information; prepare statistics and reports using Excel, PeopleSoft, PowerPoint, and other software systems; prepare presentation documents for meetings.
• Maintain document management system of electronic letters and forms; keep informed of changes or modifications to databases and software and make recommendations when appropriate.
• Make complex scheduling arrangements involving multiple parties and securing rooms as needed under minimal direction. Adjust meetings as requested.
• Analyze, triage, and respond to Talent Management inquiries, or route requests to the appropriate HR contact and track follow-ups to ensure timely resolution.
• Maintain applicant tracking system.
• Assist TM staff in recruitment processes such as contacting candidates, preparing and distributing necessary materials, scheduling pre-employment tests, initiating background checks, etc.
• Coordinate requests for temporary staffing service through contracted agencies.
• Process employee data and position changes, voluntary and involuntary terminations, reinstatements, and table changes in HRIS system. Research and resolve problems.
• Develop and generate standard reports/queries as requested.
• Administer New Employee Orientation paperwork. Collect and process new hire paperwork.
• Respond to both internal and external inquiries about the employment opportunities, application process, employer verifications, and other inquiries.
• Establish and maintain employee personnel files, I-9 files, and recruitment files. Ensure personnel files have the required new hire documentation and I-9 documentation is compete for each employee.
• Assists with other duties and special projects as assigned.

What education and experience are required for this job (minimum qualifications)

Any of the following combinations of administrative support experience in Human Resources, Talent Management, or a closely related field and completed education (field of study in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a closely related field):

• High school diploma or GED and 5 years of experience.
• Associates degree and 3 years of experience.
• Bachelors degree and 1 year of experience.

What additional skills and experience would be helpful in this job (desired qualifications):

• Experience working with diverse populations of internal and external customers.
• Experience working with collective bargaining unit agreements.
• Experience with HRIS systems such as PeopleSoft and NeoGov, including data entry and extracting standardized reports/queries.
• Skills with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Experience processing a high volume of data entry requests with exceptional attention to detail to ensure accuracy.
• Strong email management skills, including the ability to organize, prioritize, and respond promptly to a high volume of emails.
• Strong time management skills with the ability to meet tight deadlines.

What knowledge, skills, and abilities you should have within the first six months on the job:

• Knowledge of HR policies, procedures, and federal/state employment laws.
• Knowledge of HR Coordinator administrative procedures.
• Knowledge of Metropolitan Council policies and procedures.
• Advanced skills in creating Word documents, tables, mail merge, sorting, templates, etc.
• Basic skills with internet research for recruitment/candidate sourcing.
• Skills in organizing information and problem-solving.
• Skill in providing basic client services to the public and other agencies within the organization. Requires tact, courtesy, and cooperation in dealings with others where the primary purpose is the exchange of information.
• Intermediate skills to create new spreadsheets, formulas, sorting, charts, and graphs.
• Intermediate skills in creating presentations and inserting graphs and charts for other MS Office applications.
• Intermediate skills with HRIS and the ability to enter information in the HRIS system and extract standardized reports/queries.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as work instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
• Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or clients.
• Ability to maintain confidential and sensitive information.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously and change workload priorities as necessary to accomplish job responsibilities and projects.
• Ability to work with a diverse customer group in a positive, professional manner.

What you can expect from us:

• We offer the opportunity to make a difference and positively influence the Twin Cities metropolitan area.
• We encourage our employees to develop their skills through on-site training and tuition reimbursement.
• We provide a competitive salary, excellent benefits, and a good work/life balance.

More about why you should join us!

Additional information

Union/Grade: AFSCME/Grade E

FLSA Status: Non-exempt

Safety Sensitive: No

What your work environment would be:

Work is performed in a standard office setting. Some positions may require travel between primary work site and other sites.

What steps the recruitment process involves:

• We review your minimum qualifications.
• We rate your education and experience.
• We conduct a structured panel interview.
• We conduct a selection interview.

Once you have successfully completed the steps above, then:

If you are new to the Metropolitan Council, you must pass a drug test (safety-sensitive positions only), and a background check which verifies education, employment, and criminal history. A driving record check and/or physical may be conducted if applicable to the job. If you have a criminal conviction, you do not automatically fail. The Metropolitan Council considers felony, gross misdemeanor, and misdemeanor convictions on a case-by-case basis on whether they are related to the job and whether the candidate has demonstrated adequate rehabilitation.

If you are already an employee of the Metropolitan Council, you must pass a drug test (if moving from a non-safety sensitive position to a safety-sensitive position) and criminal background check if the job youre applying for is safety-sensitive, is a supervisory or management job, is in the Finance, Information Services, Audit, or Human Resources departments, or has access to financial records, files/databases, cash, vouchers, or transit fare cards. A driving record check and/or physical may be conducted if applicable to the position.

IMPORTANT: If you make a false statement or withhold information, you may be barred from job consideration.

The Metropolitan Council is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action, and veteran-friendly employer. The Council is committed to a workforce that reflects the diversity of the region and strongly encourages persons of color, members of the LGBTQ community, individuals with disabilities, women, and veterans to apply.

If you have a disability that requires accommodation during the selection process, please email HR-OCCHealth@metc.state.mn.us.

We believe our employees are a key to our agencys success! In order to attract and retain high quality employees, the Council provides a highly competitive benefits package both in choice and coverage levels. Some highlights about our benefits are listed below:

• Guaranteed monthly retirement income through Minnesota State Retirement System pension fund
• Opportunity to save additional funds for retirement on a tax-deferred basis through a voluntary deferred compensation (457) plan
• Two or more medical plans from which to choose, with employer contribution towards premiums over 80%
• Dental insurance, life insurance and vision insurance

The following benefits are provided to all employees as part of working for the Council. You will have access to free:

• Well@Work clinic
• bus/rail pass valued at over $1200 per year
• parking at many job locations
• fitness centers at many job locations
• Employee Assistance Program
• extensive health and wellness programs and resources

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Applicant Instructions: It is important that your application shows all relevant education and experience you possess. The supplemental questions listed below are to further evaluate your education and experience and to determine your eligibility for this position. Answer each question completely, and please do not type "see resume." Otherwise, your application will be considered incomplete, and you will not receive further consideration for this position. The experience you indicate in your responses should also be consistent with the Work History section of this application. If you attach a resume and/or cover letter to your application, it will be reviewed at the education and experience review step. I have read and understand the above instructions regarding my application and supplemental questions.

• Yes
• No

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How did you first hear about this job opening?

• CareerForce Center
• Community Event/Organization
• Employee Referral
• Facebook
• Glassdoor
• Indeed
• Job Fair
• LinkedIn
• Metro Transit Bus Advertisement
• X (formerly known as Twitter)
• Website: governmentjobs.com
• Website: metrocouncil.org
• Website: metrotransit.org
• Website: minnesotajobnetwork.com
• Other

03

If you selected Other, please describe where you first heard about this job. if you selected Employee Referral please enter the employees first and last name, ID number (if known), and job title. Type N/A if not applicable.

04

The Metropolitan Council recognizes that Artificial Intelligence (AI) and generative tools are increasingly used in application processes. While the Council permits the use of AI to assist in the preparation of application materials, all applicants must certify the following statement:

• I affirm that all information provided in my application including any uploaded documentation is true and accurate. I further affirm that I have personally reviewed, verified, and approved all content, including any content generated with the assistance of AI. I will provide all interview responses directly and in real-time without unauthorized assistance. I will not use AI avatars, external assistance in answering including computer-generated suggestions, or any recording and transcription tools during the interview process unless I have received prior approval from Human Resources for a disability-related reasonable accommodation.

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Please select the option that best describes your combination of completed education (in human resources, business administration, or a related field) and professional experience providing administrative support for human resources, talent management, or a related field:

• High school diploma/GED and at least 5 years of experience
• Associates degree and at least 3 years of experience
• Bachelors degree or higher and at least 1 year of experience
• Some combination of relevant education and experience, but not enough to meet any of the above options
• None of the above

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Please select all of the areas you have work experience in:

• Working with collective bargaining unit agreements
• Completing I-9 employment eligibility verification and maintaining records
• Experience with PeopleSoft, including data entry and extracting standardized reports/queries
• Experience with NeoGov, including data entry and extracting standardized reports/queries
• Experience with Microsoft Office products (i.e. Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Experience processing a high volume of data entry requests with exceptional attention to detail to ensure accuracy
• Experience managing a high volume of emails with the ability to organize, prioritize, and respond promptly
• Other/none of the above

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Please describe your experience working with collective bargaining unit agreements. If this does not apply, indicate "N/A."

08

Please describe your experience providing administrative support to a human resources department. If this does not apply, indicate "N/A."

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If you indicated in question 6 that you have experience with PeopleSoft and/or NEOGOV, including data entry and extracting standardized reports/queries. Please describe in detail how you used each system, what types of information you entered, and which standardized reports/queries you ran. If this does not apply, indicate "N/A."

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Please describe in detail your experience processing a high volume of data entry requests and how you ensured exceptional attention to detail and accuracy. If this does not apply, indicate "N/A."

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Please describe your experience supporting individuals whose experiences differ from your own and what steps you have taken to help them thrive. If this does not apply, indicate "N/A."

Required Question

Employer Metropolitan Council

Address 390 Robert St. N.

St. Paul, Minnesota, 55101

Website https://metrocouncil.org