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Human Resources Specialist 3

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

13 employees hold this title in MN St Colleges & Universities. Median total compensation for the role is $88,373, above the department median of $62,587.

Employees: 13
Total payroll: $1.1M
Role median: $88,373
Agency median: $62,587
Comparison: Above

What the records show

Role pay distribution

Pay distribution for this role

$55,880$105,314+

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

How total compensation varies among the 13 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 3 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 $25,000 in 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 3 is held in 19 Minnesota departments. In MN St Colleges & Universities, the median of $88,373 ranks #11 of 19.

Highest-paying departments for this role

Natural Resources Department

$95,669 · 2

Agriculture Department

$94,452 · 1

Public Safety Department

$93,677 · 2

Veterans Affairs Department

$93,167 · 4

Direct Care and Treatment Department

$91,854 · 4

Minnesota IT Services

$91,020 · 1

Administration Department

$90,280 · 3

MN Management & Budget

$89,309 · 3

Health Department

$88,797 · 5

Transportation Department

$88,396 · 7

Human Services Department

$87,432 · 15

Employ & Economic Development Department

$86,113 · 5

Median total compensation for the Human Resources Specialist 3 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 Specialist roles 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.

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Record list

Employees with this title

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Teresa Hanson

Human Resources Specialist 3/MN St Colleges & Universities

2025 total comp

$108,321

Sub-department: MnSCU BSU Class M&E Payroll
Base pay: $101,519
Overtime: $4,982
Other pay: $1,819
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $108,321
Hire date: 2018-12-12
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 13
Union / bargaining unit: Confidential
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Beltrami

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, Teresa Hanson serves as a Human Resources Specialist 3 within Minnesota State Colleges and Universities Bsu Class M&E Payroll. Hired in 2018, they have about 7 years of service, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $108,321. Union affiliation: Confidential.

Tana Hostetter

Human Resources Specialist 3/MN St Colleges & Universities

2025 total comp

$95,791

Sub-department: MnSCU Century CTC Class/A
Base pay: $92,731
Overtime: $3,060
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $95,791
Hire date: 2015-03-16
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 13
Union / bargaining unit: Confidential
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Ramsey

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, Tana Hostetter serves as a Human Resources Specialist 3 within Minnesota State Colleges and Universities Century Ctc Class/A. Hired in 2015, they have about 10 years of service, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $95,791. Union affiliation: Confidential.

Alecia Spagnoletti

Human Resources Specialist 3/MN St Colleges & Universities

2025 total comp

$95,595

Sub-department: MnSCU Southeast Winona TC Clas
Base pay: $95,595
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $95,595
Hire date: 2020-05-19
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 13
Union / bargaining unit: Confidential
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Goodhue

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

Alecia Spagnoletti is a Human Resources Specialist 3 at MN St Colleges & Universities within Minnesota State Colleges and Universities Southeast Winona Tc Clas. Their tenure dates to 2020, about 5 years, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $95,595. Their bargaining unit is Confidential.

Joel Nelson

Human Resources Specialist 3/MN St Colleges & Universities

2025 total comp

$95,307

Sub-department: MnSCU Henn North TC Classified
Base pay: $94,307
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,000
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $95,307
Hire date: 2023-07-03
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 13
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, Joel Nelson serves as a Human Resources Specialist 3 within Minnesota State Colleges and Universities Henn North Tc Classified. They have served since 2023 (about 2 years), working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $95,307. Union affiliation: Confidential.

Paul Thomas

Human Resources Specialist 3/MN St Colleges & Universities

2025 total comp

$90,290

Sub-department: MnSCU OOC Prof/ Supr
Base pay: $90,290
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $90,290
Hire date: 2019-01-02
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 13
Union / bargaining unit: Confidential
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Ramsey

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, Paul Thomas serves as a Human Resources Specialist 3 within Minnesota State Colleges and Universities Ooc Prof/ Supervisor. They have served since 2019 (about 6 years), working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $90,290. Union affiliation: Confidential.

Julia Glenn

Human Resources Specialist 3/MN St Colleges & Universities

2025 total comp

$90,245

Sub-department: Commissioners Plan FT
Base pay: $88,449
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,796
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $90,245
Hire date: 2003-02-18
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 13
Union / bargaining unit: Confidential
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Dakota

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

Julia Glenn works as a Human Resources Specialist 3 for MN St Colleges & Universities within Commissioners Plan Full Time. They have served since 2003 (about 22 years) as a full-time employee. Julia earned $90,245 in 2025. They are represented by Confidential.

Amanda Korynta

Human Resources Specialist 3/MN St Colleges & Universities

2025 total comp

$88,373

Sub-department: MnSCU MHD Class Staff L-R
Base pay: $85,373
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $3,000
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $88,373
Hire date: 2023-03-01
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 13
Union / bargaining unit: Confidential
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Clay

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, Amanda Korynta serves as a Human Resources Specialist 3 within Minnesota State Colleges and Universities Mhd Class Staff L-R. Hired in 2023, they have about 2 years of service, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $88,373. Their bargaining unit is Confidential.

Dabrene Brooks

Human Resources Specialist 3/MN St Colleges & Universities

2025 total comp

$86,536

Sub-department: MnSCU OOC Classified S - Z
Base pay: $84,963
Overtime: $574
Other pay: $1,000
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $86,536
Hire date: 2018-07-12
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 13
Union / bargaining unit: Confidential
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Ramsey

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, Dabrene Brooks serves as a Human Resources Specialist 3 within Minnesota State Colleges and Universities Ooc Classified S - Z. Their tenure dates to 2018, about 7 years, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $86,536. They are represented by Confidential.

Makayla Valentin

Human Resources Specialist 3/MN St Colleges & Universities

2025 total comp

$85,481

Sub-department: MnSCU MAN Classified O-Z
Base pay: $84,057
Overtime: $424
Other pay: $1,000
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $85,481
Hire date: 2016-01-04
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 13
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

Makayla Valentin holds the role of Human Resources Specialist 3 at MN St Colleges & Universities within Minnesota State Colleges and Universities Man Classified O-Z. Their tenure dates to 2016, about 9 years as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $85,481. Their bargaining unit is Confidential.

Shane Moore

Human Resources Specialist 3/MN St Colleges & Universities

2025 total comp

$83,044

Sub-department: MnSCU OOC Classified L - R
Base pay: $83,044
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $83,044
Hire date: 2019-12-11
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 13
Union / bargaining unit: Confidential
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Ramsey

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, Shane Moore serves as a Human Resources Specialist 3 within Minnesota State Colleges and Universities Ooc Classified L - R. Their tenure dates to 2019, about 6 years, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $83,044. Union affiliation: Confidential.

Jessica Blomquist

Human Resources Specialist 3/MN St Colleges & Universities

2025 total comp

$64,997

Sub-department: MnSCU Mn State CTC MH Class
Base pay: $63,040
Overtime: $382
Other pay: $1,575
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $64,997
Hire date: 2024-05-30
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 13
Union / bargaining unit: Confidential
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Clay

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

Jessica Blomquist is a Human Resources Specialist 3 at MN St Colleges & Universities within Minnesota State Colleges and Universities MN State Ctc Mh Class. They have served since 2024 (about a year), working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $64,997. Their bargaining unit is Confidential.

Lill Bloise Nunez

Human Resources Specialist 3/MN St Colleges & Universities

2025 total comp

$57,156

Sub-department: MnSCU Normandale CC Comm Plan
Base pay: $54,204
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,952
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $57,156
Hire date: 2023-05-24
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 13
Union / bargaining unit: Confidential
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Hennepin

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

Lill Bloise Nunez works as a Human Resources Specialist 3 for MN St Colleges & Universities within Minnesota State Colleges and Universities Normandale Cc Community Plan. They have served since 2023 (about 2 years) as a full-time employee. Lill earned $57,156 in 2025. They are represented by Confidential.

Kathleen Running

Human Resources Specialist 3/MN St Colleges & Universities

2025 total comp

$55,880

Sub-department: MnSCU OOC Classified L - R
Base pay: $24,610
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $31,270
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $55,880
Hire date: 1990-03-23
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 13
Union / bargaining unit: Confidential
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 0.5
Work county: Ramsey

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

Kathleen Running is a Human Resources Specialist 3 at MN St Colleges & Universities within Minnesota State Colleges and Universities Ooc Classified L - R. They have served since 1990 (about 35 years), working full-time, 0.5 FTE. 2025 total compensation came to $55,880. They are represented by Confidential.