Human Resources Advisor

Human Resources Advisor

Salary

$31.31 - $46.60 Hourly

Location

Duluth, MN

Job Type

Permanent, Full-Time

Job Number

26-123/882-02

Department

Human Resources

Opening Date

08/21/2026

Closing Date

9/8/2026 11:59 PM Central

• Description
• Benefits
• Questions

Kind of Work

Join our HR team. In this unique HRIS opportunity in the county's Human Resources Department, you will learn about and operationalize what St. Louis County (SLC) employees do each day.

• Configure, implement, update and monitor all HRIS system foundational infrastructure.
• Plan, interpret and configure the county's timekeeping system.
• Learn about the database and table relationships.
• Compile data in response to data requests using the information found in the HRIS systems.
• Develop a comprehensive understanding and configure system rules to comply with all collective bargaining agreements, employment law, state benefits, civil service law and rules.
• Research applicable laws to ensure office systems and programs comply with those laws.
• Develop procedures to make sure the appropriate data is being collected and reviewed for accuracy.

The salary range reflected above is the normal hiring range for 2026.

The full salary range, for a Human Resources Advisor, including longevity pay, is $31.31 - $44.83 per hour.

The full salary range, for a Human Resources Senior Advisor, including longevity pay, is $37.75 - $54.46 per hour.

This position is part of the Civil Service Confidential Union Contract represented by the Confidential Public Employees Association.

St. Louis County does not participate in E-Verify. All employees must be continuously authorized to work in the United States, for St. Louis County, on a full-time basis. St. Louis County does not provide sponsorship for employment visas.

Distinguishing Features of Work

Human Resources Advisor:

An employee in this class is responsible for providing professional human resources work in an assigned program area. Duties include advising staff on county policies and procedures, Civil Service rules and laws, and collective bargaining agreement provisions, recruitment and assessment, benefits, classification and compensation, reasonable accommodations, performance management, business systems and records maintenance, and training and development. The work is performed under the direction of assigned supervisory staff.

Human Resources Senior Advisor:

An employee in this class is responsible for administering a major program in the Department or serving as a liaison to county departments in administering their human resources functions. Duties include consulting with and advising County officials and staff on human resources best practices relating to county policies and procedures, Civil Service laws and rules, collective bargaining agreement provisions, recruitment and assessment, benefits, classification and compensation, reasonable accommodations, performance management, human resources information systems and training and development. The work is performed under the direction of assigned supervisory staff.

Work Environment

These work environment factors are general in nature and may vary depending on the specific position being filled. CONSTANT: Lift and carry up to 10 pounds; near vision; sit; and work inside. FREQUENT: Visual accommodation; hearing within 5 feet; use fingers; reach; talk/speak; work alone, with and around others; and customer/public contact. OCCASIONAL: Midrange and far vision; depth perception; field of vision; grasp; handle; move about; stand; stoop/bend; walk; exposure to weather; clients with behavioral challenges; and drive.

Selection Process

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - Human Resources Advisor (Pass/Fail):

• Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelors degree in business administration, human resources, management, public administration, or closely related field; OR graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelors degree and one (1) year full-time paid verifiable professional human resources experience as determined appropriate by the Director of Human Resources and Administration.
• Possession of a valid drivers license.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - Human Resources Senior Advisor (Pass/Fail):

• Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's degree in business administration, human resources, management, public administration, or closely related field AND four (4) years full-time paid verifiable professional human resources experience; OR graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's degree and five (5) years full-time paid verifiable professional human resources experience as determined equivalent by the Director of Human Resources and Administration.
• Possession of a valid driver's license.

Note: At the discretion of the hiring authority, the successful candidate may be considered for appointment at the Human Resources Advisor or Human Resources Senior Advisor level, contingent on minimum qualifications and department need. This would be determined at the time a job offer is extended.

RATING SYSTEM:

Supplemental Questions will be 100% of the scoring process:

• Points will be awarded based on the applicants answers to supplemental questions 8-12.
• Experience beyond ten years may be included on the application for purposes of meeting minimum qualifications or informing the hiring authority of your complete employment history.

Please Note: When answering the supplemental questions on the website, the webpage may time out after 30 minutes. Its recommended you draft your answers in a separate document and copy/paste the answers into the application when youre finished writing. Failure to answer and save all of the questions on the "Supplemental Questions" page within 30 minutes may result in the deletion of your answers by the application system.

TENTATIVE RECRUITMENT & SCREENING PROCESS SCHEDULE:

• August 31, 2026 - Applicant screening will begin
• Week of September 7, 2026 - Supplemental question scoring to be completed
• Week of September 21, 2026 - Interviews to be conducted

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

The essential functions for this position are listed under the "ILLUSTRATIVE EXAMPLES OF WORK" on the specification, available in the Human Resources Department or online at www.stlouiscountymn.gov/jobdescriptions.

VETERANS PREFERENCE:

If you are eligible to apply for Veterans Preference, please attach to your application a copy of document(s) listed for the option that applies to you:

• Veteran: DD214 noting character of service
• Disabled Veteran: DD214 & compensable disability award letter issued within the last 6 months.
• Spouse of Disabled Veteran: DD214 & compensable disability award letter issued within the last 6 months & marriage certificate. (Eligible only if Veteran is unable to qualify because of the disability.)
• Spouse of Deceased Veteran: DD214, Marriage Certificate and Death Certificate.

Please refer to Minnesota Statue 197.455 for additional requirements. Click Here.

PHYSICAL-MEDICAL STANDARDS:

Qualified applicants must be able to perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation. Applicants selected must meet the physical requirements for the position.

DRUG TESTING:

Applicants selected for appointment must take and pass a drug test.

BACKGROUND CHECK:

Applicants selected for appointment to a position with St. Louis County are subject to a background investigation.

EMPLOYMENT ELIGIBILITY VERIFICATION:

All new employees must submit documentation verifying identity and employment eligibility within three days of their first day of employment.

PROBATIONARY PERIOD:

Appointees to the position must successfully complete a twelve-month probationary period prior to being certified for permanent employment.

NON-DISCRIMINATION:

St. Louis County is an equal opportunity and veteran-friendly employer.

Eligible St. Louis County employees earn a competitive salary and benefits package, including:

• Vacation, Sick and Personal Leave
• Paid Holidays
• Medical Plan
• Dental Plan
• Vision Plan
• Disability Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Retirement Benefits
• Deferred Compensation
• Training and Advancement Opportunities
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Resource Groups
• Employee Wellness Program
• Pet Insurance

Benefits are prorated for part-time employees and administered in accordance with the applicable collective bargaining agreement or management compensation plan.

01

Please type or clearly print your name.

02

The information you provide related to your education, training, and experience is subject to verification. I understand that giving false information, failing to accurately represent myself, or not providing required documentation as listed on the job announcement will result in disqualification.

• Yes

03

Are you legally authorized to work in the United States for St. Louis County?

• Yes
• No

04

All employees must be continuously authorized to work in the United States. St. Louis County does not provide sponsorship for employment visas, and it does not currently participate in E-Verify. Will you now, or will you in the future, require sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g. H-1B visa status) to work legally for St. Louis County in the United States?

• Yes, I will now, or will in the future, require sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g. H-1B visa status) to work legally for St. Louis County in the United States
• No, I will not now, or in the future, require sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g. H-1B visa status) to work legally for St. Louis County in the United States

05

Do you have a valid drivers license?

• Yes
• No

06

At the discretion of the hiring authority, it is possible that this position will be filled using either the Human Resources Advisor (2026 starting hourly salary $31.31 - $38.47) or the Senior Human Resources Advisor class (2026 starting hourly salary $37.75 - $46.60). Please indicate your willingness to accept employment as follows:

• Senior Human Resources Advisor ONLY
• Either HR Advisor or Senior HR Advisor is acceptable

07

SME Explanation: Questions 8-12 will be reviewed by a Subject Matter Expert (SME). The questions will be scored and used to help determine 100% of your score. For each question, please list the organization(s) and/or employers where you gained the experience. All information listed must also be supported in the work experience section of your application. I have read and understand the instructions given above and acknowledge that I understand my score is derived 100% from my answers to supplemental questions 8-12.

• Yes
• No

08

Which of the following best describes your overall experience with HRIS systems?

• Project Manager
• Implementation team participant
• Performed updates to business rules
• IT Support
• End user
• No experience

09

Please describe your experience, training, and/or education where you were given an "end product" that you had to deliver and the process and/or road map used to operationalize that "end product". Include in your answer the steps and/or actions you took to deliver the process to a "go live" conclusion.

10

Please quantify and describe any experience you have in system implementation or maintenance of an HRIS product.

11

Please describe your experience in performing updates to HRIS system parameters (creating/editing business rules, policy profiles, system calculation processes, etc.).

12

Describe your experience in creating reports from a 3rd party application that retrieves data in the database that supports the HRIS application. What 3rd party software program(s) did you use to report on the data (e.g. Crystal Reports, MS Access, MS Excel, Oracle Discoverer, SQL, etc.)

13

I certify that my responses to the questions above are true and accurate to the best of my knowledge.

• Yes
• No

Required Question

Employer St. Louis County, Minnesota

Address 100 N 5th Ave. W., Room 1

Duluth, Minnesota, 55802

Phone 218-726-2422

Website http://www.stlouiscountymn.gov