Employment Procedures

AFSCME

Supervisors are asked to work with Human Resources during this process to ensure contract and civil service hiring policies and procedures are followed.

Hiring procedures

Request to create/fill new position

Complete the applicable Position Authorization form .
If position is approved, follow the steps below and/or contact your Human Resources Business Partner for assistance.
Create a position description for new position; consult with HR for classification advice.
Human Resources mails the audit packet to Minnesota State requesting position be classified.Vacancies can only be cancelled due to lack of funding.

Request to fill a current vacancy

Complete the applicable Position Authorization form .
If position is approved, follow the steps below and/or contact your Human Resources Business Partner for assistance.

Internal posting for bidding

Position is posted for 7 days for lateral bidding by current employees in equal class but different work area, different shift, or different employment condition.
Human Resources accepts bids and provides names to supervisor in seniority order.

Selection via bid process

Interview by panel. Interview by seniority if there are eligible bidders.
Other tools available for selection: performance reviews, references, resumes. Contact for a reference with the current or most recent supervisor of a finalist applicant is expected.
Selection from the bidding process must be completed within 4 weeks of the posting end date.

Vacancy Builder/MMB (Minnesota Management & Budget) if not filled through bid process

If there are no bidders or bidders withdraw, Human Resources completes "Vacancy Builder" and posts vacancy to MMB web site.
Upon completion of MMB posting, Human Resources provides supervisor with list of resumes for review.

Screening/Interview committee makeup

Supervisors screen resumes to ensure candidates meet the minimum qualifications; HR will offer assistance if needed.
Search committee composition is at the discretion of the supervisor, and should include at least three (3) professionally diverse members.
All search committee members must sign the Confidentiality Agreement prior to viewing resumes. Minnesota State requires the following two training courses for search committee members:
Search Advisory Committee Training for Minnesota State (part 1 of 2). Roles and responsibilities for creating a fair and effective search process (20 min.)

Unconscious Bias in the Search Process (part 2 of 2). Strategies to minimize the impact of unconscious bias as part of the search process (30 min.)

Current employees will find these training videos in their Employee Self-Service, within ELM. There is also a web link for committee members who aren’t employees.
A Search Advisory Committee Handbook is also available, linked in the courses and available on the Minnesota State Search Advisory Committee Handbook (PDF).

Application review / Interviews / Selection

Applicants’ resumes will be reviewed by hiring supervisor and search committee. Each member of the committee shall complete a skills matrix to be turned in to HR.
A reasonable number of applicants will be selected for interviews (consult with HR).
HR will provide direction on Affirmative Action.
Interview questions and selection format shall be approved by HR.
A designated member of the search committee shall conduct reference checks on the finalist.
Selection will be made to hire the most qualified candidate.
If an applicant is not a US citizen or U.S. permanent resident, include Human Resources in the interview schedule (15 minutes). Call 308-3203 to arrange. See Foreign National section for more detailed information.
All selection-related documentation including interview notes, reference notes, and the resume list will be sent to HR for filing.

Salary calculation/Offer

Department will consult with HR regarding salary. Salary may depend on years of experience. HR must approve salary prior to offer. Consult with HR regarding start date and other new employee requirements that may apply.