Labor Relations & Compliance Consultant - Human Resources Consultant 1 / Full-time, Day Shift

About the role

The Labor Relations & Compliance Consultant is responsible for administering collective bargaining agreements, participating in the bargaining process, investigating and reviewing complaints, and providing advice and consultation on Employment Law compliance.

Responsibilities

• Advise and consult management and staff on Labor Relations and Employment Law
• Investigate and review investigations of complaints of harassment, vulnerable adult allegations, employee misconduct, and performance issues
• Provide advice, consultation, training, and process review on FMLA, Workers Compensation, and Unemployment Insurance
• Review and provide guidance on Employment Law compliance including policies, procedures, and directives
• Collaborate with teams to resolve sensitive, controversial, and confidential HR issues

Requirements

• Three (3) years of Human Resources experience
• Bachelor’s or advanced degree in Human Resources or related field
• Knowledge of Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA), Workers Compensation, and Unemployment Insurance
• Critical thinking and problem-solving skills
• Experience with human resources information systems (HRIS)
• Effective communication skills
• Ability to work in a team environment

Qualifications

• Knowledge of pertinent state and federal employment laws
• Experience in continuous 24-hour operations
• Public sector labor relations experience

Skills

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite

Benefits

• Paid vacation and sick leave
• 12 paid holidays each year
• Low-cost medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug plans
• Fertility care, including IVF
• Dental and orthodontic care for adults and children
• 6 weeks paid leave for parents of newborn or newly adopted children
• Pension plan
• Employer-paid life insurance
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance
• Tax-free expense accounts for health, dental, and dependent care

Pay

$35.30 - $52.35 / hourly; $73,706 - $109,306 / annually

Schedule

Day Shift / 8:00 am - 4:30 pm

Contact

To receive consideration as a Connect 700 Program applicant, apply online, email the Job ID#, the Working Title and your valid Proof of Eligibility Certificate by the closing date to Lacey Konkel at lacey.konkel@state.mn.us.