Working Title: Labor Relations Consultant

　　Job Class: Labor Relations Consultant 1 or 2

　　Agency: Health Department

　　Who May Apply : Open to all qualified job seekers

　　Date Posted : 01/23/2024

　　Closing Date : 02/05/2024

　　Hiring Agency: Minnesota Department of Health

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

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

　　Days of Work : Monday - Friday

　　Travel Required : No

　　Salary Range: $32.71 - $48.51 / hourly; $68,298 - $101,288 / annually

　　Classified Status : Classified

　　Bargaining Unit/Union : 217 - Commissioner’s Plan

　　FLSA Status : Exempt - Administrative

　　Anticipated Start Date : 02/28/2024

　　Telework Eligible : Yes

　　Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities : Yes

　　Make a difference in the lives of Minnesotans.

　　The work you’ll do is more than just a job. Join the talented, engaged, and inclusive workforce dedicated to creating a better Minnesota.

　　Join the Minnesota Department of Health‘s Employee and Labor Relations team in this full-time, permanent position with responsibility to assist the Employee and Labor Relations Director for the administration of Labor Relations functions. In this role, you will provide guidance, support, and act as a respected business partner to supervisors and managers across the agency. The MDH Labor Relations team values professional development, creative thinking, collaboration, and proactive approaches and response to Labor Relations work.

　　Working as a Labor Relations Consultant you will:

　　Collaborate with and provide guidance to supervisors through various complex performance management situations.

　　Complete intake and review workplace complaints, conduct workplace misconduct investigations, handle disputes, manage grievances, and support other Labor Relations functions on behalf of MDH.

　　Participate in Enterprise-wide contract negotiations, as well as MDH supplemental negotiations during bargaining years.

　　Provide guidance and consultation to employees, supervisors, and managers in the administration of labor agreements and plans as the subject matter expert.

　　Maintain confidentiality and professionalism, with access to all confidential documents maintained in the Labor Relations office, and access to and use confidential bargaining strategies and data as defined in M.S. Statute 13.73.

　　Having a strong work-life balance is important to MDH, therefore this position will have flexible options for schedule and hours of work.

　　This position will be filled at either the Labor Relations Consultant 1 or Labor Relations Consultant 2 level. Determination of classification will be made based on the selected candidates‘ qualifications and experience.

　　This posting may be used to fill multiple positions.

　　Positions are open to telework for applicants residing in Minnesota, Wisconsin, Iowa, North Dakota, or South Dakota. There will be occasional in-person workdays where the incumbent will work in the downtown St. Paul area on occasion, based on the business needs of the unit and at supervisory discretion.

　　Minimum Qualifications

　　For Labor Relations Consultant 2:

　　Three (3) or more years of experience performing human resources and/or labor relations activities. Human Resources and/or Labor Relations experience must include four or more of the following:

　　Knowledge and experience in contract administration and interpretation, grievance processing, applying labor relations principles and practices of collective bargaining.

　　Knowledge and experience applying relevant State and Federal Laws, including ADA, FMLA, FLSA.

　　Communications skills sufficient to explain sensitive, controversial decisions to staff and leaders in a clear and concise manner.

　　Conducting workplace investigations on matters involving allegations of employee misconduct, policy violation, attendance, or substandard performance.

　　Advising management or clientele on the interpretation and application of employment policies, labor contracts, or employment laws.

　　Advising management or clientele on employee misconduct or performance issues and recommending courses of action based on employment policies, labor contracts, employment laws, and/or labor relations best practices.

　　Responding to union grievances or arbitration disputes on behalf of management.

　　Doctorate degree in Human Resources or Organizational Management or related field may substitute for two years of experience; Master’s degree in Human Resources or Organizational Management or related field may substitute for 18 months of experience; Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources or Organizational Management or related field may substitute for one year of experience.

　　For Labor Relations Consultant 1:

　　One (1) or more years of related experience performing human resources and/or labor relations activities. Human Resources and/or Labor Relations experience must include at least three of the following:

　　Knowledge and experience in contract administration and interpretation, grievance processing, applying labor relations principles and practices of collective bargaining.

　　Knowledge and experience applying relevant State and Federal Laws, including ADA, FMLA, FLSA.

　　Communications skills sufficient to explain sensitive, controversial decisions to staff and leaders in a clear and concise manner.

　　Conducting workplace investigations on matters involving allegations of employee misconduct, policy violation, attendance, or substandard performance.

　　Advising management or clientele on the interpretation and application of employment policies, labor contracts, or employment laws.

　　Advising management or clientele on employee misconduct or performance issues and recommending courses of action based on employment policies, labor contracts, employment laws, and/or labor relations best practices.

　　Responding to union grievances or arbitration disputes on behalf of management.

　　Doctorate degree in Human Resources or Organizational Management or related field may substitute for two years of experience; Master’s degree in Human Resources or Organizational Management or related field may substitute for 18 months of experience; Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources or Organizational Management or related field may substitute for one year of experience.

　　Preferred Qualifications

　　(For Labor Relations Consultant 1 or 2)

　　Bachelor‘s degree in Human Resources Management, Industrial Relations, Business Administration, or related field.

　　Experience consulting with managers and supervisors on employee and labor relations issues.

　　Experience in public sector industry or government entities.

　　Experience working in a unionized environment handling complex union contracts.

　　Experience conducting employee misconduct investigations and compiling investigatory reports.

　　Knowledge of the State of Minnesota‘s human resources system and the Merit System standards, principles, and personnel practices.

　　Experience in process improvement, project management, and leading large complex projects.

　　Experience interpreting current employment laws, regulations, and policies.

　　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 [email protected] . Please indicate what assistance is needed.