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 and participating in the bargaining process. They also investigate and review investigations of complaints related to harassment, vulnerable adult allegations, employee misconduct, and performance issues. Additionally, they provide advice, consultation, training, and process reviews on Employment Law compliance, including FMLA, Workers Comp, OSHA, and WESA.

Responsibilities

• Administer collective bargaining agreements and participate in the bargaining process
• Investigate and review investigations of complaints related to harassment, vulnerable adult allegations, employee misconduct, and performance issues
• Provide advice, consultation, training, and process reviews on Employment Law compliance, including FMLA, Workers Comp, OSHA, and WESA
• Adapt to change, lead change, and be resilient in a potentially ambiguous environment

Requirements

• Three (3) years of Human Resources experience which demonstrates knowledge sufficient to advise and consult management and staff in the following areas: Labor Relations and Employment Law
• Knowledge of Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA), Workers Compensation and Unemployment Insurance
• Critical-thinking and problem-solving skills sufficient to analyze and evaluate complex information, research and evaluate alternatives, independently make sound decisions, resolve conflicts and provide guidance on a variety of HR issues
• Experience with human resources information systems (HRIS)
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment
• Communication skills sufficient to explain sensitive, controversial and confidential information to employees, management and staff in a clear and concise manner

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or advanced degree in Human Resources or a related degree program, such as Business Administration, Public Administration, Psychology, and Organizational Behavior may substitute for one year of experience described above

Skills

• Advanced level human resources experience (e.g. HR Specialist 3 or higher)
• Human resources experience in continuous 24-hour operations
• Knowledge of pertinent state and federal employment laws (e.g., MS Chapter 43A, ADA, FLSA, EEOC, Human Rights Act, I-9 Immigration Law, Unemployment, Personnel Rules, Administrative Procedures, MN Government Data Practices)
• Collective bargaining agreements, and other relevant personnel policies and procedures
• State or other public sector labor relations experience with planning and conducting employee investigations

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 that provides income when you retire (after working at least three years)
• Employer paid life insurance to provide support for your family in the event of death
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance that can provide income if you are unable to work due to illness or injury
• Tax-free expense accounts for health, dental, and dependent care