HRMS Specialist

County of Anoka • Anoka, MN

12d • Onsite

About The Position

The Anoka County Human Resources Department provides a full spectrum of talent management services, including, but not limited to classification, compensation and benefits, recruitment and selection, employee relations, labor relations, performance management, and organizational development. The Anoka County Human Resources Department has an immediate opening for a HRMS Specialist who will perform various duties. Some of the critical responsibilities of this position include performing routine administrative and first-line data support to maintain the timeliness and accuracy of all county employee data in the HRMS. This is a full-time, non-exempt, on-site position. Interviews will take place the week of June 1, 2026, for those selected to move forward in the hiring process.

Requirements

• Requires a high school diploma and at least 2 years (2,080 annual hours) of job-related experience.
• In lieu of the required education, an equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted on a year-for-year basis.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge and understanding of secure and private data handling.
• Experience in database management.
• Problem solving skills with ability to analyze, troubleshoot and resolve issues.
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion.
• Ability to work independently.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine administrative and first line data support to maintain the timeliness and accuracy of all county employee data in the HRMS.
• Provide direct support during payroll processing to ensure accuracy of data, troubleshoot issues with employee and/or timesheet entries, and triage issues to appropriate subject matter expert for resolution.
• Research and document issues, propose sustainable business/technical solutions and have a solid understanding of the software being used.
• Perform reporting requests for departments and projects, day-to-day business operations, and state and federally required reporting.
• Input data used for compensation, payroll, and benefits, and verify the accuracy of data through audits and query generation.
• Process human resources change requests, such as new hire entry, terminations, salary changes, and update data as necessary.
• Perform routine report generation, maintenance, and distribution for Human Resources and managing personnel.
• Participate in problem solving teams to address issues and develop governance to handle data efficiently and in compliance with ethical and legal standards.

Benefits

• 24 days of paid flexible time off
• up to 12.5 paid holidays
• Comprehensive insurance, including medical, dental, vision, flex benefits and more
• Medical and dental clinic exclusive to employees
• Pension plan and other retirement investment options.
• Advancement/professional development opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED