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Job Class: Labor Relations Consultant 2
- Job ID: 57586
- Location: St. Paul
- Full/Part Time: Full-Time
- Regular/Temporary: Unlimited
- Who May Apply: Open to all qualified job seekers
- Date Posted: 07/20/2022
- Closing Date: 08/02/2022
- Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit: Revenue Dept / Revenue-Confidential
- Division/Unit: Human Resource Mgmt Division / HR – General Services Group
- Work Shift/Work Hours: Day Shift
- Days of Work: Monday – Friday (FT Telework, Hybrid Telework Arrangement, FT in the office)
- Travel Required: No
- Salary Range: $31.00 – $45.98/hourly; $64,728 – $96,006/annually
- Classified Status: Classified
- Bargaining Unit/Union: 217 – Confidential/Unrep
- FLSA Status: Exempt – Administrative
- Connect 700 Program Eligible: Yes
Job Summary
This posting may be used to fill multiple vacancies.
Our Team is Growing. Come join the Labor Relations Team at Revenue! This posting is eligible to work full-time in the office, a hybrid or full-time telecommuting schedule.
Labor Relations Consultants play a critical role in contributing to a positive employee experience at the Department of Revenue. The Labor Relations Consultant will provide support to the Labor Relations Manager in administering Revenue’s labor and employee relations functions. This includes, but is not limited to, handling disputes, conducting investigations, and providing direction and training to managers and supervisors in the administration of labor agreements and employment plans. This position is also responsible for providing guidance and consultation to managers and supervisors regarding employee misconduct and other performance related issues and reviewing and updating HR policies
Minimum Qualifications
Two years of professional human resources/labor relations work experience
OR
Bachelor’s degree in human resources, industrial relations, business, or public administration plus one (1) years of professional level human resources/labor relations experience.
Applicants who meet the above experience requirements will be further evaluated based on the following:
- Knowledge and experience in contract administration and interpretation, grievance processing, applying labor relations principles and practices of collective bargaining
- Experience consulting with managers and supervisors on employee and labor relations issues including disciplinary actions
- Experience in conducting employment investigations and recommending appropriate corrective action to management
- Experience in writing formal reports and memorandums
- Communications skills sufficient to explain sensitive, controversial decisions to staff and leaders in a clear and concise manner; ability to demonstrate courage and be willing to experience discomfort in uncomfortable situations; establish and maintain effective business partnerships and positive work culture.
- Knowledge and experience interpreting and applying relevant State and Federal Laws, including ADA, FMLA, and FLSA
- Experience participating in the review and development of agency HR policies and operational practice.
- Critical thinking and problem-solving skills sufficient to research, analyze and evaluate complex information, recognize problems, and make sound recommendations to resolve issues
- Experience providing training and delivering presentations to managers and supervisors on HR practices and procedures
- Experience in promoting diversity, equity, access and inclusion
Preferred Qualifications
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- A bachelor’s degree in human resources management, Business Administration, or related field
- Experience in public sector industry or government entities
- Experience working in a unionized environment handling complex union contracts
- Knowledge of the State of Minnesota’s human resources system and the Merit System standards, principles, and personnel practices
- Experience reviewing and responding to data practices request for personnel records
- Experience in leading change and being resilient in an environment of ambiguity
- Experience in project management and process improvement initiatives and change management
Physical Requirements
Requires occasional moving of articles such as boxes and laptop computer.
Additional Requirements
Prior to an offer of employment, a background check will be conducted. This will include, but is not limited to checking degrees and licensures, criminal history, and tax filing and payment history. All individual income tax filing and payment obligations must be current prior to interviewing for this position.
Must be legally authorized to work in country of employment without sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., H1B status).
Why Work For Us
GREAT BENEFITS PACKAGE! The State of Minnesota offers a comprehensive benefits package including low cost medical and dental insurance, employer paid life insurance, short and long term disability, pre-tax flexible spending accounts, retirement plan, tax-deferred compensation, generous vacation and sick leave, and 11 paid holidays each year.
Our differences make us stronger and leveraging them helps us create a workforce where everyone can thrive. The State of
Minnesota is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to embedding diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility at our workplace. We do this by developing strong leaders and advocates, increasing cultural competence and understanding among all employees, and removing institutional barriers and attitudes that prevent employees from advancing as far as their talents will take them. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions), marital status, familial status, receipt of public assistance, membership or activity in a local human rights commission, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender expression, gender identity, or age.
How to Apply
PLEASE APPLY THROUGH https://mn.gov/mmb/careers/
SEARCH FOR JOB ID: 57586
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $31.00 – $45.98 per hour
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
Work Location: Remote
