EMPLOYMENT

Job Title: Human Resources Specialist 3

Job ID: 96664

What you’ll be doing:

The Minnesota Lottery is seeking an experienced Human Resources Generalist to join our team and support the mission, vision, and strategic goals of the agency. This position provides advanced professional human resource consultation, services, and support across multiple human resource functions. The position serves as a strategic partner to leadership and supports the Human Resources Director in delivering effective, consistent, and legally compliant human resources programs.

This position provides expertise in employee and labor relations, job classification, compensation, recruitment and selection, workforce planning, performance management, policy administration, investigations, and development and delivery of training. The position ensures clear and consistent application of human resource and labor relations statutes, policies, procedures, and best practices collective bargaining agreements and compensation plans, compensation frameworks, job classification activities, and recruitment and selection activities. In addition, the Human Resource Generalist provides lead work direction in the delivery of human resource services including transactions, workers’ compensation, and employee benefits.

Responsibilities Include:

• Provide professional consultation in recruitment, selection, job classification, compensation, and performance management
• Lead and conduct job evaluations and document job classification decisions
• Manage recruitment and staffing processes to ensure compliance with laws, policies, and bargaining agreements
• Recommend and implement updates to policies, procedures, and practices
• Advise on leave administration, workers’ compensation, and other federal/state employment law requirements
• Provide guidance on performance management
• Provide contract interpretations
• Conduct workplace investigations and prepare clear, comprehensive reports
• Participate in grievance hearings, meet-and-confers, Loudermill meetings, arbitration activities, and labor contract negotiations
• Lead human resource projects, workgroups, and develop and deliver training
• Provide lead work direction to human resource staff including oversight of benefits, SEMA4 transactions, workers’ compensation, unemployment, FMLA and other leaves, and seniority rosters.

Minimum Qualifications

**To facilitate proper crediting, please ensure that your resume clearly describes your experience in the areas listed and indicates the beginning and ending month, day and year for each job held. **

Three (3) years professional human resource experience that includes the following:

• Experience in core human resource functions including performance management, recruitment/selection, compensation, and job classification
• Experience in labor relations functions such as grievance hearings, conducting investigations, interpreting union contracts and/or compensation plans, or participating in union negotiations
• Oral and written communication skills sufficient to prepare clear documents and reports and provide clear guidance
• Knowledge of Minnesota and federal employment laws such as FLSA, FMLA, EEOC, Human Rights Act, workers’ compensation, unemployment, and Minnesota Paid Leave
• Knowledge of records management and data practice requirements, including releasing of information in accordance with state statues, laws and/or policies

***A bachelor’s degree in Human Resources Management or a related field may substitute for one year of the required human resources experience described above.

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of State of Minnesota employment laws, rules, and policies including MN Statute 13.43 Personnel Data
• Experience working in a union environment
• Knowledge and experience with State of Minnesota job classification analysis
• Experience with HRIS systems such as SEMA4, ELM, and Information Warehouse
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with diverse populations
• Public sector human resource experience
• Familiarity with workplace safety practices and compliance

Additional Requirements

This position requires successful completion of the following:

The Minnesota Lottery will conduct a criminal background check and fingerprint check at the time of job offer for all prospective new employees. The Minnesota Lottery cannot hire any person who's 1) been convicted of a felony or a crime involving fraud or misrepresentation within five years of employment or 2) who's ever been convicted of a gambling-related offense.

In addition, the Minnesota Lottery will perform the following background checks:

• Employment Reference Checks (includes review of personnel file for current and former State of Minnesota employees)
• SEMA4 Records Check (for current and former State of Minnesota employees)
• Driver's License Records Verification

Posting Dates: 9/2/26 through 9/14/26

Job Title: Accounting Officer Principal

Job ID: 96348

What you’ll be doing:

The MN Lottery is seeking their next Accounting Officer! This position is responsible for delivering timely and accurate financial statements in accordance with GAAP, as well as reports, analyses, and projections. Duties include approving payments, performing reconciliations, and providing various financial services to both internal and external customers, all while operating under the guidance of the Accounting Officer Coordinator and Chief Financial Officer.

This role will ensure compliance with all state statutes and guidelines, coordinate the annual independent and legislative audit process, conduct internal audits of regional offices, and evaluate, coordinate, and communicate accounting and tax requirements for special games, incentives, and promotions. Additionally, this position assists in the preparation of financial statements, coordinates annual audits, and contributes to the development of the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report. The incumbent will also be responsible for overseeing the recording and review of financial transactions, coordinating month-end closures, and preparing financial reports.

Responsibilities include:

• Provide technical accounting support, including developing policies, maintaining accounting structures, and producing specialized reports and analyses.
• Prepare accurate GAAP-based financial statements and specialized reports and analyze major accounts and non-recurring entries.
• Assist the CFO with monthly financial reporting by monitoring budgets, analyzing variances, and recommending adjustments.
• Support annual audit processes by preparing required documentation, tracking progress, and assisting with audit responses.
• Complete special projects and provide financial support, including short-term analyses and assistance with cash needs, A/P disbursements, and ACH authorizations.

Minimum Qualifications

**To facilitate proper crediting, please ensure that your resume clearly describes your experience in the areas listed and indicates the beginning and ending month, day and year for each job held.

Three (3) years of accounting or financial experience. Experience must demonstrate:

• Knowledge of GAAP and governmental accounting principles, including fund accounting.
• Knowledge of auditing procedures and experience supporting audits.
• Ability to interpret statutes, policies, IRS tax laws, GASB pronouncements, and contracts.
• Ability to identify and investigate irregularities independently and recommend corrective actions.
• Familiarity with SWIFT or similar accounting system.
• Skills and abilities to analyze complex financial and statistical data.

**A bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance may substitute for one (1) year of experience. OR **A master’s degree in accounting or finance may substitute for eighteen (18) months of experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Public Administration, or a related field.
• Experience using financial management and ERP systems (e.g., JDE, GAVIA or similar)
• Experience leading cross-departmental teams or acting as a project lead for financial analysis initiatives.
• Knowledge of Lottery compliance requirements related to net proceeds, taxes, and compulsive gambling contributions.
• Experience developing clear written materials such as policies, procedures, financial narratives, and statutory analysis.
• Experiences working effectively with others from different backgrounds and cultures.

Additional Requirements

This position requires successful completion of the following:

The Minnesota Lottery will conduct a criminal background check and fingerprint check at the time of job offer for all prospective new employees. The Minnesota Lottery cannot hire any person who's been convicted of a felony or a crime involving fraud or misrepresentation within five years of employment or who's ever been convicted of a gambling-related offense.

In addition, the Minnesota State Lottery will perform the following background checks:

• Employment Reference Checks (includes review of personnel file for current and former State of Minnesota employees)
• SEMA4 Records Check (for current and former State of Minnesota employees)

Posting Dates: 9/1/26 through 9/10/26

Why Work Here?

The Minnesota Lottery exists to create a fun, quick, and thrilling form of entertainment for Minnesotans. We’re proud that a portion of Lottery proceeds goes back to the state to benefit our natural environment. We’re in the entertainment business and are always looking for more ways to have fun as a group. We’d love for you to join us!

Our mission as an employer is to actively recruit, welcome and support a workforce, which is diverse and inclusive of people who are underrepresented.

The Minnesota State Lottery has a broad range of careers including Sales, Marketing, Customer Service, Information Technology, Human Resources, Warehouse, and Finance.

The Minnesota Lottery is an equal opportunity employer and women, minorities, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.