State Of Minnesota Hiring for Employee and Labor Relations Coordinator – Human Resources Specialist 2 at St Paul, Minnesota Full Time

Working Title: Employee and Labor Relations Coordinator

Job Class: Human Resources Specialist 2

Agency: Health Department

• Job ID : 76331

• 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 : 05/01/2024

• Closing Date : 05/14/2024

• Hiring Agency : Minnesota Department of Health (MDH)

• Division/Unit : Human Resources Management/Employee and Labor Relations

• Work Shift/Work Hours : Day Shift/8:00 a.m.- 4:30 p.m.

• Days of Work : Monday – Friday

• Travel Required : No

• Salary Range: $26.64 – $39.06/hourly; $55,624 – $81,557/annually

• Classified Status : Classified

• Bargaining Unit/Union : 217 – Commissioner’s Plan

• FLSA Status: Nonexempt

• Telework Eligible: Yes

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

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.

Join a mission-driven team in the Human Resources Management Division of the Minnesota Department of Health, seeking a qualified and enthusiastic Employee and Labor Relations Coordinator to assist in and coordinate various leave related functions and provide support to labor relations activities with the Employee and Labor Relations Unit. This role champions efforts that improve customer service, efficiency, documentation, and effectiveness by continually improving HR processes to best serve the needs of the agency, through best-in-class service, and to become a leader in the State of Minnesota Human Resources enterprise.

Working as an Employee and Labor Relations Coordinator you will

• Act as agency leave coordinator by providing timely and accurate response to leave requests such as FMLA, contractual leave, Parenthood Leave, Paid Parental Leave, Military leave, etc.

• Coordinate labor relations training modules.

• Coordinate labor management meetings.

• Gather data from department resources, analyze and provide ad hoc reports as needed from various databases such as SEMA4, discipline and grievance database, and other labor relations tracking systems.

This position is eligible for telework to applicants who reside in Minnesota, Wisconsin, Iowa, North Dakota, or South Dakota. Position locations will be determined by the top candidates and will be based out of an MDH district office location.

Minimum Qualifications

One (1) year of experience working in a human resources technician or higher role performing work which may include labor/employee relations, or leave of absence management, and performing three (3) or more of the related job duties below:

• Leave of Absence Management Responsibilities (receiving and responding to leave of absence requests).

• Data/Database management.

• Processing HR Transactions or Payroll duties.

• Provide Labor Relations support functions.

• Provide contract interpretation or consultation.

Qualifications to be further assessed during the interview process:

• Computer skills including experience with word processing, data bases, and spreadsheets.

• Oral communication skills sufficient to successfully articulate HR policies and procedures, including the ability to communicate sensitive, controversial, or confidential information and decisions to employees and management in a clear and concise manner.

• Written communication skills sufficient to draft reports and correspondence for managers.

• Interpersonal skills sufficient to interact professionally with co-workers, applicants, management, and other staff.

• Knowledge of state and federal statute, laws or policies related to leave management (FMLA, ESST, Parenthood Leave, Paid Parental Leave, Military Leave, statutory leaves, contractual leaves)

• Knowledge of state collective bargaining agreements, policies, or procedures.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working in a collective bargaining environment.

• Proficient with the State of Minnesota’s HRIS system (SEMA4).

• Experience administering labor relations activities such as tracking grievances, scheduling grievance hearings, assisting with investigations or coordinating labor relations trainings.

• Knowledge of the State of Minnesota’s HR policies, best practices, State/Federal laws, and or collective bargaining agreements.

• Knowledge or experience administering/coordinating leave of absence requests.

Additional Requirements

This position requires successful completion of a background check and employment reference check.

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 (see below) . Please indicate what assistance is needed.