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Working Title: Labor Relations Coordinator (Human Resources Consultant 2)

Job Class: Human Resources Consultant 2

Agency: Corrections Dept

• Job ID : 80419

• Location : St. Paul

• Telework Eligible : Yes

• Full/Part Time : Full-Time

• Regular/Temporary : Unlimited

• Who May Apply : Open to all qualified job seekers

• Date Posted : 09/21/2024

• Closing Date : 10/01/2024

• Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit : Corrections Dept / Corrections-CO-CS-Confidential

• Division/Unit : Corrections - Central Office / DOC Human Resource Mgmt Dir

• Work Shift/Work Hours : Not Applicable Shift

• Days of Work : Monday - Friday

• Travel Required : Yes minimal

• Salary Range: $37.98 - $56.50 / hourly; $79,302 - $117,972 / annually

• Classified Status : Classified

• Bargaining Unit/Union : 217 - Confidential/Unrep

• FLSA Status : Exempt - Administrative

• Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities (https://mn.gov/mmb/careers/diverse-workforce/people-with-disabilities/connect700/) : Yes

The work you'll do is more than just a job.

At the State of Minnesota, employees play a critical role in developing policies, providing essential services, and working to improve the well-being and quality of life for all Minnesotans. The State of Minnesota is committed to equity and inclusion, and invests in employees by providing benefits, support resources, and training and development opportunities.

As a Labor Relations Consultant, you will participate and assist in the management and direction of the Labor Relations function for the Department of Corrections by providing consultation, guidance, and training to senior management and human resource personnel throughout the Department of Corrections and develop and maintain relationships with exclusive representatives. To manage Human Resource projects and statutory requirements within agency-wide impact. Provide data practices guidance to the Human Resources department.

Responsibilities assigned to this position will include, but are not limited to:

1. Provide leadership and overall direction in the areas of labor relations and maintenance of the department's electronic discipline and grievance tracking system ensuring consistent and uniform interpretation of the various labor agreements and plans and ensure management rights are protected.

2. Represent the agency during the negotiation of collective bargaining agreements, supplemental agreements and memoranda of understanding with exclusive representatives of employees for the department so that its best interest is saved.

3. Manage human resource labor relations and employee relation-projects, vendor contracts, statutory reporting and system auditing with significant agency-wide implications.

4. Act as the delegated Date Practices Designee for Human Resource and respond to requests for information in compliance with the Government Data Practices Act (MN Statute, Chapter 13).

This position offers the flexibility of remote work for the majority of the time, with occasional travel to our various site locations based on business needs.

Minimum Qualifications

Four (4) years of labor relations experience that demonstrates successful delivery of services related to human resource principles, practices and procedures. A Master's degree in Human Resources or a related field may substitute for 18 month of experience or a Bachelor's degree in Human Resources or a related field may substitute for one year of experience.

Such experience must include the following:

• Contract interpretation and implementation

• Advising and consulting with management

• Leading projects or teams

Applicants that meet the above minimum criteria will be further evaluated on the following minimum qualifications:

• Analytical skills sufficient to interpret collective bargaining agreements and plans, policies, rules, and administrative procedures.

• Critical thinking and problem-solving skills sufficient to research, evaluate, and analyze information, make sound decisions/recommendations to resolve issues, and to think beyond tried-and-true solutions and usual remedies.

• Leadership skills to foster an environment that promotes diversity, inclusion, and continuous improvement.

• Human Relations skills sufficient to develop and maintain reputable internal and external relationships and be able to influence management to consider a wide array of options and to ensure they fully recognize the implications of their decisions.

• Interpersonal and communication skills sufficient to make presentations to management, negotiate resolution to sensitive situations, manage client expectations, and establish effective working relationships with all levels of employees, outside consultants, diverse internal and external customers, other agency management and collective bargaining representatives.

• Organizational skills sufficient to manage multiple and changing priorities within required timelines.

• Computer skills including experience with word processing, databases, and spreadsheets utilizing the Microsoft office products.

• Ability to maintain professionalism and composure in difficult situations.

• Ability to prioritize and juggle multiple tasks simultaneously.

• Ability to maintain confidentiality.

Preferred Qualifications

• Advanced degree in Human Resources, Labor Relations, or related field.

• Labor relations experience in Minnesota State government.

• Knowledge of the State of Minnesota Human Resources policies, procedures, labor contracts, and laws sufficient to train and provide work direction to staff.

• Knowledge of pertinent state and federal employment laws (e.g., M.S. Chapter 43A, ADA, FLSA, FMLA, Human Rights Act, I-9 Immigration Law, Workers' Compensation, Unemployment), personnel rules, Administrative Procedures, MN Government Data Practices Act, bargaining agreements and compensation plans, and other relevant personnel policies and procedures.

Physical Requirements

The selected finalist is required to review and sign a Physical Demands Analysis (PDA) for this position and may be required to complete a tuberculosis screening prior to hire. For a copy of the PDA, please email Cathy Bisser at cathy.j.bisser@state.mn.us

Additional Requirements

The selection process may include screening the top candidate(s) on their criminal history, predatory offender registration, offender associations and/or other applicable background information in accordance with Department of Corrections’ policy. Top candidate(s) must pass a criminal history check which includes successful completion of all sentencing and/or restitution requirements of law enforcement jurisdictions, including probation.

Employment history/reference checks, including incidents of sexual harassment, will also be conducted on the top candidate(s) in accordance with Department of Corrections’ policy. This may include a review of job performance and discipline records.

New employees will be fingerprinted within the first 30 days of employment.

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Minnesota State Colleges and Universities is an Equal Opportunity employer/educator committed to the principles of diversity. We prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their race, sex, color, creed, religion, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or membership in a local commission as defined by law. As an affirmative action employer, we actively seek and encourage applications from women, minorities, persons with disabilities, and individuals with protected veteran status.

Reasonable accommodations will be made to all qualified applicants with disabilities. If you are an individual with a disability who needs assistance or cannot access the online job application system, please contact the job information line at 651-259-3637 or email careers@state.mn.us . Please indicate what assistance is needed.