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Human Resources Specialist 2

Coordinate and deliver a specific program area, supporting planning, outreach, and daily operations.

57 employees hold this title in MN St Colleges & Universities. Median total compensation for the role is $76,467, above the department median of $62,587.

Employees: 57
Total payroll: $3.6M
Role median: $76,467
Agency median: $62,587
Comparison: Above

What the records show

Role pay distribution

Pay distribution for this role

$3,833$95,204+

Hover a bar for its range; click to filter the list below.

How total compensation varies among the 57 people in this role. Even for one job title, pay differs with seniority, step, overtime, and tenure. Each bar is a pay range; the far-right bar collects the highest earners.

Compared with the local labor market

Human Resources Specialist 2 pay vs. Minnesota

Across all employers in Minnesota, the median wage for Human Resources Specialists — about 17,240 people — is $78,760. MN St Colleges & Universities pays a median base salary of $74,678 for this role, 5% below that figure — about the 44th percentile of local pay for the occupation.

Where MN St Colleges & Universities sits in the local pay range

10th

25th

Median

75th

90th

$50,330

$61,860

$78,760

$100,930

$127,060

MN St Colleges & Universities median · $74,678

The bar is the range of annual wages for Human Resources Specialists across every employer in Minnesota, from the 10th to the 90th percentile, with the middle 50% highlighted. The marker shows MN St Colleges & Universities’s median base salary for this role. Both figures are base pay only.

And across the country

Nationwide, the median wage for Human Resources Specialists — about 912,430 people — is $75,940. MN St Colleges & Universities’s median base salary is 2% below that national figure, about the 48th percentile of pay for the occupation nationally.

10th

25th

Median

75th

90th

$47,180

$58,610

$75,940

$99,380

$128,720

MN St Colleges & Universities median · $74,678

Local and national wages differ for reasons beyond how well a job pays — cost of living, the mix of employers, and local demand for the occupation all move the Minnesota range relative to the national one.

Computed over the 93 of 119 people in this role paid at least $25,000in base salary. The rest are part-year or part-time records, whose actual pay isn’t comparable to a full-time annual wage.

Median total compensation for this role at MN St Colleges & Universities is $72,152, which includes overtime and employer-paid benefits. The benchmark above excludes both, so total compensation is deliberately not compared against it.

Benchmark: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (May 2025). BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) covers all employers in the area — private, non-profit, and government alike — so this is a comparison against the whole local labor market for the occupation, not against private-sector pay. OEWS wages are straight-time pay and exclude overtime, shift differentials, and employer-paid benefits, so the government figure shown here is base pay on the same basis. Total compensation is not comparable to it. Job titles are matched to the closest standard occupation, so the comparison is between similar work rather than an identical job classification.

Compare departments

This role across Minnesota

Human Resources Specialist 2 is held in 28 Minnesota departments. In MN St Colleges & Universities, the median of $76,467 ranks #17 of 28.

Highest-paying departments for this role

Children Youth & Families Department

$89,166 · 1

Veterans Affairs Department

$84,952 · 8

Minnesota IT Services

$84,648 · 5

Public Employees Retire Associate

$83,155 · 1

Military Affairs Department

$83,071 · 1

Transportation Department

$82,652 · 18

Pollution Control Agency

$81,972 · 3

Labor & Industry Department

$81,955 · 2

Housing Finance Agency

$81,774 · 1

Minnesota Zoological Garden

$81,757 · 3

Administration Department

$81,550 · 2

Commerce Department

$78,900 · 3

Median total compensation for the Human Resources Specialist 2 role in other Minnesotadepartments (highest first). Each bar links to that department’s page for this role.

Compare jurisdictions

Human Resources Specialist beyond Minnesota

This role is reported in 14 jurisdictions. In Minnesota, the median of $75,621 ranks #5 of 14. See Human Resources Specialist across all of Minnesota →

Highest-paying jurisdictions for this role

District of Columbia

$98,322 · 165

Chicago Public Schools

$86,470 · 6

$84,938 · 31

$82,400 · 306

$63,731 · 5

$58,904 · 1,145

$47,654 · 7

$45,978 · 18

Median total compensation for comparable Human Resources Specialistroles in other jurisdictions. Titles are matched by normalized name across sources, not identical job classification, and pay is not cost-of-living adjusted. Each bar links to that jurisdiction’s page for the role.

Record list

Employees with this title

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Christine Dylla

Human Resources Specialist 2/MN St Colleges & Universities

2025 total comp

$85,334

Sub-department: MnSCU MAN Classified A-D
Base pay: $84,793
Overtime: $541
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $85,334
Hire date: 2016-06-06
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 10
Union / bargaining unit: Confidential
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Blue Earth

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: E26
Bargaining Unit Number: 217
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Christine Dylla is a Human Resources Specialist 2 at MN St Colleges & Universities within Mnscu Man Classified A-D. Their tenure dates to 2016, about 9 years, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $85,334. They are represented by Confidential.

Melinda Labossiere

Human Resources Specialist 2/MN St Colleges & Universities

2025 total comp

$85,210

Sub-department: MnSCU Ank Ram CC Human Res
Base pay: $84,797
Overtime: $414
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $85,210
Hire date: 2018-12-12
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 10
Union / bargaining unit: Confidential
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Anoka

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: E26
Bargaining Unit Number: 217
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Melinda Labossiere works as a Human Resources Specialist 2 for MN St Colleges & Universities within Mnscu Ank Ram Cc Human Res. They have served since 2018 (about 7 years) as a full-time employee. Melinda earned $85,210 in 2025. They are represented by Confidential.

Jane Bohlsen

Human Resources Specialist 2/MN St Colleges & Universities

2025 total comp

$85,119

Sub-department: MnSCU Rdgwtr Willmar CC Class
Base pay: $68,776
Overtime: $2,332
Other pay: $14,011
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $85,119
Hire date: 2002-03-04
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 10
Union / bargaining unit: Confidential
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Kandiyohi

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: No
Agency Number: E26
Bargaining Unit Number: 217
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Jane Bohlsen holds the role of Human Resources Specialist 2 at MN St Colleges & Universities within Mnscu Rdgwtr Willmar Cc Class. Hired in 2002, they have about 23 years of service as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $85,119. Union affiliation: Confidential.

Ashley Anderson

Human Resources Specialist 2/MN St Colleges & Universities

2025 total comp

$85,099

Sub-department: MnSCU WIN Classified GEN H-M
Base pay: $84,793
Overtime: $306
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $85,099
Hire date: 2014-06-23
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 10
Union / bargaining unit: Confidential
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Winona

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: E26
Bargaining Unit Number: 217
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Ashley Anderson holds the role of Human Resources Specialist 2 at MN St Colleges & Universities within Mnscu Win Classified General H-M. They have served since 2014 (about 11 years) as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $85,099. They are represented by Confidential.

Angela Johnson

Human Resources Specialist 2/MN St Colleges & Universities

2025 total comp

$84,966

Sub-department: MnSCU MAN Classified I-N
Base pay: $84,793
Overtime: $173
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $84,966
Hire date: 2014-12-03
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 10
Union / bargaining unit: Confidential
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Blue Earth

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: E26
Bargaining Unit Number: 217
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Angela Johnson is a Human Resources Specialist 2 at MN St Colleges & Universities within Mnscu Man Classified I-N. Hired in 2014, they have about 11 years of service, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $84,966. Union affiliation: Confidential.

Kayla Filbert

Human Resources Specialist 2/MN St Colleges & Universities

2025 total comp

$84,793

Sub-department: MnSCU STC Admin Affairs
Base pay: $84,793
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $84,793
Hire date: 2018-12-17
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 10
Union / bargaining unit: Confidential
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Stearns

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: E26
Bargaining Unit Number: 217
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Kayla Filbert holds the role of Human Resources Specialist 2 at MN St Colleges & Universities within Mnscu Stc Administrative Affairs. Their tenure dates to 2018, about 7 years as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $84,793. Their bargaining unit is Confidential.

Nicholas Hemmesch

Human Resources Specialist 2/MN St Colleges & Universities

2025 total comp

$84,793

Sub-department: MnSCU STC Admin Affairs
Base pay: $84,793
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $84,793
Hire date: 2020-12-21
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 10
Union / bargaining unit: Confidential
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Stearns

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: E26
Bargaining Unit Number: 217
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Nicholas Hemmesch holds the role of Human Resources Specialist 2 at MN St Colleges & Universities within Mnscu Stc Administrative Affairs. They have served since 2020 (about 5 years) as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $84,793. Union affiliation: Confidential.

Joan Fleischer

Human Resources Specialist 2/MN St Colleges & Universities

2025 total comp

$84,793

Sub-department: MnSCU Henn North TC Classified
Base pay: $84,793
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $84,793
Hire date: 2015-07-29
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 10
Union / bargaining unit: Confidential
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Hennepin

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: E26
Bargaining Unit Number: 217
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

At MN St Colleges & Universities, Joan Fleischer serves as a Human Resources Specialist 2 within Mnscu Henn North Tc Classified. Their tenure dates to 2015, about 10 years, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $84,793. Union affiliation: Confidential.

Cheri Brouse

Human Resources Specialist 2/MN St Colleges & Universities

2025 total comp

$84,582

Sub-department: MnSCU Lk Sup Duluth Comm Plan
Base pay: $82,982
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,600
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $84,582
Hire date: 2023-08-10
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 10
Union / bargaining unit: Confidential
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: St Louis

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: E26
Bargaining Unit Number: 217
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

At MN St Colleges & Universities, Cheri Brouse serves as a Human Resources Specialist 2 within Mnscu Lk Sup Duluth Community Plan. They have served since 2023 (about 2 years), working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $84,582. Union affiliation: Confidential.

Julie Simonson

Human Resources Specialist 2/MN St Colleges & Universities

2025 total comp

$84,379

Sub-department: MnSCU St Cloud TC Classified
Base pay: $79,083
Overtime: $2,828
Other pay: $2,468
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $84,379
Hire date: 2006-05-01
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 10
Union / bargaining unit: Confidential
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Stearns

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: E26
Bargaining Unit Number: 217
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Julie Simonson is a Human Resources Specialist 2 at MN St Colleges & Universities within Mnscu St Cloud Tc Classified. Their tenure dates to 2006, about 19 years, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $84,379. They are represented by Confidential.

Danielle Busby

Human Resources Specialist 2/MN St Colleges & Universities

2024 total comp

$83,928

Sub-department: MnSCU Normandale CC Comm Plan
Base pay: $81,096
Overtime: $332
Other pay: $2,500
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $83,928
Hire date: 2022-08-03
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 10
Union / bargaining unit: Confidential
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Hennepin

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2024: Yes
Agency Number: E26
Bargaining Unit Number: 217
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Danielle Busby holds the role of Human Resources Specialist 2 at MN St Colleges & Universities within Mnscu Normandale Cc Community Plan. Hired in 2022, they have about 2 years of service as a full-time employee. In 2024, their total compensation was $83,928. Union affiliation: Confidential.

Stephanie Gates

Human Resources Specialist 2/MN St Colleges & Universities

2025 total comp

$83,792

Sub-department: MnSCU S Cntrl Mankato TC Class
Base pay: $83,713
Overtime: $80
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $83,792
Hire date: 2019-02-20
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 10
Union / bargaining unit: Confidential
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Blue Earth

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: E26
Bargaining Unit Number: 217
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

At MN St Colleges & Universities, Stephanie Gates serves as a Human Resources Specialist 2 within Mnscu S Cntrl Mankato Tc Class. Their tenure dates to 2019, about 6 years, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $83,792. Their bargaining unit is Confidential.

Steve South

Human Resources Specialist 2/MN St Colleges & Universities

2025 total comp

$83,463

Sub-department: MnSCU STC Admin Affairs
Base pay: $83,463
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $83,463
Hire date: 2019-04-04
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 10
Union / bargaining unit: Confidential
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Stearns

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: E26
Bargaining Unit Number: 217
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Steve South is a Human Resources Specialist 2 at MN St Colleges & Universities within Mnscu Stc Administrative Affairs. Hired in 2019, they have about 6 years of service, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $83,463. Their bargaining unit is Confidential.

Sheena Sims

Human Resources Specialist 2/MN St Colleges & Universities

2025 total comp

$81,719

Sub-department: MnSCU Henn North TC Classified
Base pay: $81,719
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $81,719
Hire date: 2025-02-26
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 10
Union / bargaining unit: Confidential
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Hennepin

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: E26
Bargaining Unit Number: 217
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Sheena Sims is a Human Resources Specialist 2 at MN St Colleges & Universities within Mnscu Henn North Tc Classified. Their tenure dates to 2025, under a year, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $81,719. Union affiliation: Confidential.