Recruitment & Workforce Consultant at City of Saint Paul, MN

About the Department

Join the Talent and Equity Resources/Human Resources Team as a Recruitment & Workforce Consultant and help shape the future of public service through impactful recruitment work. In this role, you’ll partner with departments and outside agencies to recruit and attract top talent ensuring fair and inclusive hiring practices. As a City employee, you’ll enjoy a comprehensive benefits package, a secure pension plan, performance pay incentives, and the opportunity to grow your professional career while making a meaningful difference in our community.

Here’s what you can expect to do:

• Conduct recruitment activities, to include posting jobs on various platforms to source talent, participation in job fairs, and work with organizations to identify pathway programs for job applicants.
• Build and maintain relationships with internal departments and community organizations to advance workforce development opportunities and recruitment of community members as part of the City workforce.
• Create and deliver a professional and engaging e-newsletter that highlights the City of Saint Paul’s current employment opportunities to appeal to a wide range of potential applicants.
• Assist in the collection of current labor market and City workforce data to support targeted recruitment strategies.
• Contribute in the development of training and career pathway programs that expand and sustain talent pipelines.
• Actively support and engage in creating a talent and equity centered culture in the department and within the City.
• Provide support for key human resource functions, including classification and compensation, employment testing, and related processes. 
• For more information and essential functions, see the Human Resources Consultant I job description.

Information Specific to this Position: This position is located in downtown Saint Paul at 25 West 4th Street, 200 City Hall Annex Building. This full-time position offers a flexible schedule with hybrid and remote work options.

Our Benefits: We offer competitive wages and a variety of excellent benefits, including medical, dental, and vision coverage, retirement contributions, and paid holidays, vacation, sick time, and parental leave.  

Equity, Inclusion and Belonging: The City of Saint Paul is dedicated to dismantling systemic racial, cultural, and economic barriers that prevent people from fully enjoying and participating in our community and ensuring fairness in opportunities and outcomes for all individuals. At the City of Saint Paul, we want our workforce to reflect the diverse city that we serve. Our leaders are guided by an unapologetic equity agenda, which promotes the belief that true equity is building a city that works for all of us. We encourage you to apply as we are most interested in finding the best candidate for this job. 

Position Duties

Four years of work experience performing duties related to Human Resources functions. 

Note:  An Associate’s Degree can be substituted for two years of experience. A Bachelor’s Degree can be substituted for four years of experience.

Minimum Qualifications

Submit a City of Saint Paul online application by the closing date. (Zip files and web links will not be accepted. Each uploaded attachment is limited to 10MB.)

First time applying online? Read our How to Apply Online Guide.

Need technical support? For help with the online application, please call 1-855-524-5627.

Other Qualifications

Open Job Posting: This posting is open to anyone who meets the position requirements.

Selection Process: Applicants who meet the minimum job requirements will be placed on a hiring list for consideration. Hiring Managers may interview/hire anyone from the list. You will be notified if you are invited to participate in the final selection process which may include an interview, job simulation, work sample submission, or other evaluation method.

Pre-Employment Screening: This position requires a background check which may include criminal history, and employment history as a condition of employment. Candidates will be required to submit proof of education to Human Resources upon conditional job offer, if qualifying based on education. 

Human Resources Contact Information:  

The City of Saint Paul encourages individuals to apply for positions regardless of criminal history.

Veteran’s Preference: If you are a veteran and would like to receive Veteran’s preference in accordance with MN Statute 197.455, you must submit a photocopy of your DD214 preferably at time of application. Click here for more information.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement: The City of Saint Paul is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. Veterans, women, persons of color, members of the LGBTQIA+ community, and individuals with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.

Working Title:  Recruitment & Workforce Consultant
Official Title:  Human Resources Consultant I

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