**Working Title: Labor Relations Consultant** **Job Class: Human Resources Consultant 1** **Agency: Administration Dept** + **Job ID** : 84049 + **Location** : St. Paul + **Telework Eligible** : Hybrid + **Full/Part Time** : Full-Time + **Regular/Temporary** : Unlimited + **Who May Apply** : Open to all qualified job seekers + **Date Posted** : 02/10/2025 + **Closing Date** : 03/04/2025 + **Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit** : Administration Dept / Administration-Confidential + **Division/Unit** : Payroll / Human Resources + **Work Shift/Work Hours** : Day Shift + **Days of Work** : Monday - Friday + **Travel Required** : No + **Salary Range:** $34.18 - $50.69 / hourly; $71,367 - $105,840 / 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. To provide human resources consultation to managers, supervisors and employees across 46 state agencies on a wide range of human resource management services in a quality and timely manner. Principal HR areas include investigations, labor consultation, performance management, and participation with HR staff outside the LR team on workforce planning, manager training, development, and coaching. This position has access to labor relations information as defined in M.S.13.37; participates in meetings where ADM-SmART and state negotiation proposals are discussed and evaluated; and provides data and information to labor negotiations as it relates to workgroup, job allocation and selection issues. **Minimum Qualifications** Three years of advanced professional human resources experience that includes the following activities: + Consulting with managers and supervisors on performance management issues including disciplinary actions. + Coordinating, participating and facilitating union grievance meetings and responses. + Planning and conducting employee investigations. A Bachelor's degree in Human Resource Management or a related field may substitute for one year of professional experience. **Preferred Qualifications** + Degree in Human Resource Management or a related field. + Previous work experience in a union environment.. + Knowledge of pertinent state and federal employment laws (MS Chapter 43A, PELRA, ADA, FLSA, FMLA, EEOC, Human Rights Act, I-9 Immigration Law, Worker's Compensation, MN Unemployment, MN Government Data Practices Act, MN State Administrative Procedures) sufficient to interpret and advise HR staff, managers and supervisors. **Additional Requirements** Successful applicants must pass an employment reference check and a criminal background check through American Databank. 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.