Minnesota / Natural Resources Department / Human Resources Specialist 1

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Human Resources Specialist 1

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

14 employees hold this title in Natural Resources Department. Median total compensation for the role is $62,365, below the department median of $66,596.

Employees: 14
Total payroll: $828.6K
Role median: $62,365
Agency median: $66,596
Comparison: Below

What the records show

Role pay distribution

Pay distribution for this role

$8,447$81,440+

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

How total compensation varies among the 14 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 1 pay vs. Minnesota

Across all employers in Minnesota, the median wage for Human Resources Specialists — about 17,240 people — is $78,760. Natural Resources Department pays a median base salary of $62,630 for this role, 20% below that figure — about the 26th percentile of local pay for the occupation.

Where Natural Resources Department sits in the local pay range

10th

25th

Median

75th

90th

$50,330

$61,860

$78,760

$100,930

$127,060

Natural Resources Department median · $62,630

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 Natural Resources Department’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. Natural Resources Department’s median base salary is 18% below that national figure, about the 31st percentile of pay for the occupation nationally.

10th

25th

Median

75th

90th

$47,180

$58,610

$75,940

$99,380

$128,720

Natural Resources Department median · $62,630

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 17 of 18 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 Natural Resources Department is $62,630, 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 1 is held in 22 Minnesota departments. In Natural Resources Department, the median of $62,365 ranks #17 of 22.

Highest-paying departments for this role

Perpich Center for Arts Education

$77,256 · 1

Administration Department

$76,256 · 1

Employ & Econ Development Department

$76,051 · 3

MN State Academies

$74,473 · 2

Public Employees Retire Associate

$72,823 · 2

Veterans Affairs Department

$71,905 · 1

Transportation Department

$71,260 · 17

Direct Care and Treatment Department

$71,118 · 5

MN State Retirement System

$71,068 · 1

Office of Higher Education

$70,173 · 1

Corrections Department

$69,637 · 9

Pollution Control Agency

$69,238 · 2

Median total compensation for the Human Resources Specialist 1 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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Sarah Elliott

Human Resources Specialist 1/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp

$83,153

Sub-department: OSD HR Operations
Base pay: $65,220
Overtime: $16,654
Other pay: $1,279
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $83,153
Hire date: 2017-01-11
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 7
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: R29
Bargaining Unit Number: 217
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Sarah Elliott holds the role of Human Resources Specialist 1 at Natural Resources Department within Osd HR Operations. Their tenure dates to 2017, about 8 years as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $83,153. Union affiliation: Confidential.

Melinda Main

Human Resources Specialist 1/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp

$76,565

Sub-department: OSD HR Transactions
Base pay: $76,262
Overtime: $303
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $76,565
Hire date: 2014-02-12
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 7
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: R29
Bargaining Unit Number: 217
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Melinda Main is a Human Resources Specialist 1 at Natural Resources Department within Osd HR Transactions. They have served since 2014 (about 11 years), working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $76,565. They are represented by Confidential.

Ashley Luecken

Human Resources Specialist 1/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp

$76,155

Sub-department: OSD HR ES Staffing
Base pay: $76,155
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $76,155
Hire date: 2002-09-05
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 7
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: R29
Bargaining Unit Number: 217
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Ashley Luecken holds the role of Human Resources Specialist 1 at Natural Resources Department within Osd HR Es Staffing. They have served since 2002 (about 23 years) as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $76,155. Union affiliation: Confidential.

Melissa Galvan

Human Resources Specialist 1/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp

$71,676

Sub-department: OSD HR Operations
Base pay: $69,929
Overtime: $435
Other pay: $1,312
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $71,676
Hire date: 2008-06-09
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 7
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: R29
Bargaining Unit Number: 217
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Melissa Galvan is a Human Resources Specialist 1 at Natural Resources Department within Osd HR Operations. Hired in 2008, they have about 17 years of service, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $71,676. Their bargaining unit is Confidential.

Lucas Schulze

Human Resources Specialist 1/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp

$63,168

Sub-department: OSD HR ES Staffing
Base pay: $62,921
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $247
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $63,168
Hire date: 2022-06-13
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 7
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: R29
Bargaining Unit Number: 217
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Lucas Schulze works as a Human Resources Specialist 1 for Natural Resources Department within Osd HR Es Staffing. Their tenure dates to 2022, about 3 years as a full-time employee. Lucas earned $63,168 in 2025. Union affiliation: Confidential.

Rebecca Mcmillen

Human Resources Specialist 1/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp

$62,630

Sub-department: OSD HR ES Staffing
Base pay: $62,630
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $62,630
Hire date: 2021-05-24
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 7
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: R29
Bargaining Unit Number: 217
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Rebecca Mcmillen holds the role of Human Resources Specialist 1 at Natural Resources Department within Osd HR Es Staffing. Hired in 2021, they have about 4 years of service as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $62,630. They are represented by Confidential.

Layla Daleiden

Human Resources Specialist 1/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp

$62,630

Sub-department: OSD HR ES Staffing
Base pay: $62,630
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $62,630
Hire date: 2024-03-04
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 7
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: R29
Bargaining Unit Number: 217
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Layla Daleiden works as a Human Resources Specialist 1 for Natural Resources Department within Osd HR Es Staffing. They have served since 2024 (about a year) as a full-time employee. Layla earned $62,630 in 2025. Union affiliation: Confidential.

Jordan Krueger

Human Resources Specialist 1/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp

$62,101

Sub-department: OSD HR ES Staffing
Base pay: $61,873
Overtime: $228
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $62,101
Hire date: 2023-12-11
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 7
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: R29
Bargaining Unit Number: 217
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

At Natural Resources Department, Jordan Krueger serves as a Human Resources Specialist 1 within Osd HR Es Staffing. Hired in 2023, they have about 2 years of service, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $62,101. Their bargaining unit is Confidential.

Chatava Cayo

Human Resources Specialist 1/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp

$60,065

Sub-department: OSD HR ES Staffing
Base pay: $60,065
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $60,065
Hire date: 2023-05-26
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 7
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: R29
Bargaining Unit Number: 217
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

At Natural Resources Department, Chatava Cayo serves as a Human Resources Specialist 1 within Osd HR Es Staffing. Their tenure dates to 2023, about 2 years, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $60,065. They are represented by Confidential.

Victoria Hansen

Human Resources Specialist 1/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp

$57,198

Sub-department: OSD HR ES Staffing
Base pay: $57,157
Overtime: $41
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $57,198
Hire date: 2022-05-16
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 7
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: R29
Bargaining Unit Number: 217
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

At Natural Resources Department, Victoria Hansen serves as a Human Resources Specialist 1 within Osd HR Es Staffing. Hired in 2022, they have about 3 years of service, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $57,198. Union affiliation: Confidential.

Rebecca Hotop

Human Resources Specialist 1/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp

$55,591

Sub-department: OSD HR ES Staffing
Base pay: $55,591
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $55,591
Hire date: 2024-07-31
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 7
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: R29
Bargaining Unit Number: 217
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Rebecca Hotop works as a Human Resources Specialist 1 for Natural Resources Department within Osd HR Es Staffing. Hired in 2024, they have about a year of service as a full-time employee. Rebecca earned $55,591 in 2025. They are represented by Confidential.

Erin Kieffer

Human Resources Specialist 1/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp

$51,865

Sub-department: OSD HR Transactions
Base pay: $51,865
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $51,865
Hire date: 2015-05-26
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 7
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: R29
Bargaining Unit Number: 217
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Erin Kieffer works as a Human Resources Specialist 1 for Natural Resources Department within Osd HR Transactions. Hired in 2015, they have about 10 years of service as a full-time employee. Erin earned $51,865 in 2025. Union affiliation: Confidential.

Paige Stanius

Human Resources Specialist 1/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp

$37,328

Sub-department: OSD HR ES Staffing
Base pay: $37,328
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $37,328
Hire date: 2024-11-25
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 7
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: R29
Bargaining Unit Number: 217
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Paige Stanius is a Human Resources Specialist 1 at Natural Resources Department within Osd HR Es Staffing. They have served since 2024 (about a year), working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $37,328. Union affiliation: Confidential.

Krista Grundmeier

Human Resources Specialist 1/Natural Resources Department

2024 total comp

$8,447

Sub-department: OSD HR ES Staffing
Base pay: $8,065
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $382
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $8,447
Hire date: 2024-03-04
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 7
Union / bargaining unit: Confidential
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Ramsey

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2024: No
Agency Number: R29
Bargaining Unit Number: 217
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Krista Grundmeier holds the role of Human Resources Specialist 1 at Natural Resources Department within Osd HR Es Staffing. They have served since 2024 (under a year) as a full-time employee. In 2024, their total compensation was $8,447. Their bargaining unit is Confidential.