Hybrid Human Resource Specialist

We have an opening for an HR Specialist position within our Partners in Community Supports (PICS) business line. PICS is a licensed Financial Management (FMS) and Licensed Services, provider. We work with organizations and advocates across Minnesota to create responsive and innovative services for individuals with disabilities, the elderly, and their families who have chosen self-directed services.

As an HR Specialist supporting PICS, you will be a key contributor to the HR team. Primary responsibilities for this position will be to provide HR support for various programs within PICS.

The pay for this role is $25-$26 depending on experience!

• Coordinate hiring, onboarding, and pre-employment requirements.
• Review and process employee paperwork, records, and employment changes.
• Support Form I-9, new-hire reporting, and employment eligibility processes.
• Initiate and monitor background studies, fingerprinting, and required training.
• Respond to HR questions through phone, email, and other communication channels.
• Process separations and communicate employment status changes.
• Maintain accurate and confidential employee information.
• Develop procedures, resources, and process improvements.
• Partner with Payroll, Billing, IT, and other internal teams.

• Associate degree or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
• Two to three years of HR or related administrative experience.
• Strong attention to detail, organization, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines in a high-volume environment.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and the ability to learn new systems.
• Ability to work independently, exercise sound judgment, and maintain confidentiality.
• Experience with onboarding, employment compliance, background studies, or human services is preferred.

The ideal candidate is approachable, dependable, and committed to providing responsive service while balancing employee needs with organizational and regulatory requirements.

Lutheran Social Service MN is a dynamic social service organization serving children, youth and families, people with disabilities, older adults and military veterans. Trustworthiness is a value and strength shared by our employees and recognized by the communities we serve. We offer an ALIVE Workplace (Supportive, Positive and Fun) and careers that challenge, energize and rewards employees. Consider joining us!