Human Resources Business Partner - Human Resources Consultant 1 - State of Minnesota : Job Details

**Working Title: Human Resources Business Partner****Job Class: Human Resources Consultant 1****Agency: Human Services Dept**+ **Job ID** : 82428+ **Location** : Statewide+ **Telework Eligible** : Yes+ **Full/Part Time** : Full-Time+ **Regular/Temporary** : Unlimited+ **Who MayApply** : Open to all qualified job seekers+ **Date Posted** : 12/09/2024+ **Closing Date** : 12/16/2024+ **Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit** : Human Services Dept / DHS Confidential+ **Division/Unit** : DHS-Payroll / Hum Res DCT Forensics Staff+ **Work Shift/Work Hours** : Day Shift+ **Days of Work** : Monday - Friday+ **Travel Required** : Yes - occasionally for events, meetings, and on-site as needed+ **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 ( : 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.*****This position is primarily** Telework ( **with a need to occasionally travel to attend meetings in the office.** **This team is currently teleworking; however, this may change in the future with notice.** Telework ( **(Within Minnesota or Neighboring States)** *******The Minnesota Department of Human Services (DHS) is seeking a qualified enthusiastic individual to join our Human Resources team!As a HR Labor and Employee Relations Consultant you will:+ Provide labor relations research, analysis, consultation and direction to all levels of management, and others to include the interpretation and implementation of collective bargaining agreements and plans applicable to DHS.+ Advise and train managers, supervisors, and employees regarding policy, procedures and requirements concerning investigations of employee misconduct and performance management including the issuing of discipline to ensure they have the knowledge and skills needed to provide effective performance management.+ Serve as a lead professional HR representative and strategic partner with assigned business partner managers, supervisors and other internal/external stakeholders; providing advanced HR advice and assistance to contribute to the success of the assigned program area.+ Provide full cycle recruiting and implement strategies that strengthen DHS' ability in attracting, assessing, selecting, onboarding, and retaining best-in-class talent.**Minimum Qualifications**3 years of human resources in three or more of the following areas, at least one of which must be within the labor relations/employee relations category:Labor and/or employee relations (management consultation, labor contract and unrepresented employee plan administration and interpretation, employment law, performance management, investigations, discipline and discharge, dispute resolution such as grievance hearings or mediation, union relations)+ Strategic planning+ Talent acquisition and retention+ Job analysis/classification+ Transactions of HR action items+ CompensationA Bachelor's degree or higher in Human Resources or Organizational Management or related field will substitute for 1 year professional level work experience.**Preferred Qualifications**+ Knowledge of State of Minnesota employment law, rules and administrative processes.+ Human Resources experience in a union environment.+ 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.+ 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, while adhering to data privacy laws and requirements.+ Ability to adapt to change, lead change, and be resilient in a potentially ambiguous environment.+ Variety of experiences working effectively with others from different backgrounds and cultures.+ BA degree or higher in Human Resources or Organizational Management or related field.+ Our employees are dedicated to ensuring cultural responsiveness. Preferred candidates will have a variety of experiences working effectively with others from different backgrounds and cultures.**Additional Requirements**To facilitate proper crediting, please ensure that your resume clearly describes your experience in the areas listed and indicates the beginning and ending month and year for each job held.REFERENCE/BACKGROUND CHECKS - The Department of Human Services will conduct reference checks to verify job-related credentials and criminal background check prior to appointment.AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYERMinnesota 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-###-#### or email [email protected] . Please indicate what assistance is needed.