Human Resources Coordinator, Hennepin County District Court

The Minnesota Judicial Branch (MJB) is committed to providing fair and equal access to justice. If you share this same commitment, desire a meaningful career serving the public, and want the opportunity to make a difference for your community, consider a career with us!
Hennepin County District Court invites qualified applicants for a Human Resources Coordinator in the Human Resources and Development Division (HRD).
This position provides administrative coordination across the full complement of Human Resources services, including payroll, recruitment, onboarding, leaves of absence, and employee relations. The individual in this role will work in support of administrative court staff.
This position is full-time, non-exempt, and part of the Human Resources and Development Division located in the Hennepin County Government Center (300 S. 6th Street, Minneapolis, MN). Business hours for this position are 8:00 a.m.- 4:30 p.m., with some flexibility in work location and hours. Occasional travel within the Twin Cities or Greater Minnesota may be required. This is a hybrid role working both on-site and remotely, depending on business needs.

Example of Duties

• Contribute to advancing our Racial Equity Commitment and broader diversity, equity, and inclusion goals.
• Administer a range of HR transaction functions such as payroll, compensation, benefits, applicant management, performance management systems, leaves of absence, and employee wellness.
• Participate in recruitment efforts to attract a diverse applicant pool, including job fairs, on-campus, and remote recruiting programs.
• Contribute to Human Resources and Development efforts with stakeholders, including statewide strategic efforts and goals.

Typical Qualifications

Minimum Education and Experience:
Below are the past experiences that will enable success in the role. For education requirements listed, the equivalent number of years of related experience may serve as a substitute.

• Four (4) years of post-high school education and experience with at least one (1) year of experience in a Human Resources, court, legal, or other office setting
• As this position will be working partially remotely, access to reliable internet connection is required during this time.

• Demonstrated skills being responsive and following up with stakeholder concerns.
• Demonstrated skills communicating effectively both orally and in writing with all levels within the organization and with external stakeholders.
• Demonstrated ability to develop effective, positive working relationships throughout the organization and with external stakeholders.
• Resilience, with the ability to handle a high-volume workload from multiple sources and maintain a professional demeanor.
• Ability to independently solve issues using variety of resources while balancing the needs of multiple stakeholders.
• Demonstrated attention to detail.
• Demonstrated skills using software and database systems and applying policies and procedures.

• Formal education or training in Human Resources, such as a bachelor's degree, master’s degree or PHR/SPHR certification.
• Demonstrated application of Human Resources best practices and employment law.
• Experience working with Human Resources information systems, applicant tracking systems, and learning management systems.

Supplemental Information

The Minnesota Judicial Branch cares about and invests in you as an employee. Because of that, we offer affordable yet competitive benefits to support you and your family’s wellbeing. Our comprehensive benefits package for eligible employees includes health and wellness benefits, enhanced fertility benefits, short- and long-term disability, pension, paid parental leave, tuition reimbursement, and more. Learn more at mncourts.gov/careers.
Minnesota Judicial Branch employees may also be eligible for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program. This federal program allows qualified individuals to have their loans forgiven after meeting certain requirements working in public service. You can learn more about this program from the Minnesota Office of Higher Education and the office of Federal Student Aid.
Instructions for Applying:
TO APPLY: Please complete your application for this position online.. Complete and submit your online application with resume attached.
The expected starting salary range for external candidates is $27.48 to $35.07 per hour ($57,378 to $73,226 annually). The full salary range for this position is $27.48 to $42.66 per hour ($57,378 to $89,074 annually). This position is non-exempt under the Fair Labor Standards Act and is eligible for State of Minnesota employee benefits.
All employment offers are contingent upon satisfactory results of a criminal background check. An employment offer may be rescinded if the background check identifies job related convictions.
Please contact our recruitment team with questions regarding this posting via email: 4th.human.resources@courts.state.mn.us; or phone: 612-348-2298.
It is the policy of the Minnesota Judicial Branch that all decisions regarding employment are made without discrimination on the basis of disability. Please let us know if you need a reasonable accommodation for a disability to participate in the employee selection process by contacting HR, 4th.human.resources@courts.state.mn.us
The Minnesota Judicial Branch is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the policy of the Minnesota Judicial Branch that all decisions regarding recruitment, hiring, promotions, and other terms and conditions of employment be made without discrimination on the grounds of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, gender, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, membership or activity in a local human rights commission, disability, sexual orientation, or age. We value and encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds.