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Working Title: Labor Partnerships Manager for Insurance

Job Class: Labor Relations Consultant 4

Agency: Mn Management & Budget

+ **Job ID** : 85785

+ **Location** : St. Paul

+ **Telework Eligible** : Yes

+ **Full/Part Time** : Full-Time

+ **Regular/Temporary** : Unlimited

+ **Who May Apply** : Open to all qualified job seekers

+ **Date Posted** : 04/23/2025

+ **Closing Date** : 05/13/2025

+ **Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit** : Mn Management & Budget / Mn Mgmt & Budget -Confidential

+ **Division/Unit** : Personnel/Payroll / Labor Relations Agency Support

+ **Work Shift/Work Hours** : Day Shift

+ **Days of Work** : Monday - Friday

+ **Travel Required** : No

+ **Salary Range:** $43.82 - $65.00 / hourly; $91,496 - $135,720 / 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.

This position leads strategic stakeholder engagement for Employee Insurance at MMB, with a focus on labor relations. Employee Insurance has a history of effective collaboration with labor union partners, and this position will seek to build on those past successes. The Labor Partnerships Manager for Insurance will independently cultivate strong relationships with labor representatives, identify shared priorities, and lead initiatives that deepen union engagement with the State’s insurance programs. This position will also lead biennial insurance coalition negotiations, present arbitration cases related to the insurance article of the bargaining agreements, develop and participate in labor relations training, resolve grievances with union agents, and provide other high-level leadership in all aspects of insurance-related labor relations work. Internally, the Labor Partnerships Manager for Insurance will regularly collaborate with other Employee Insurance leaders to work towards programmatic goals, chiefly ensuring member access to medical and dental care while containing plan spending, and with the Labor Relations Division in order to ensure alignment with broader agency workforce goals.

Programs administered by Employee Insurance include:

+ The State Employee Group Insurance Program (SEGIP) for over 130,000 insurance eligible employees, retirees and dependents from all 3 branches of government, Minnesota State, and quasi state agencies;

+ The Public Employees Insurance Program (PEIP) for approximately 30,000 public employees, retirees and dependents of participating local units of government including towns, cities, counties, and school districts.

This position is eligible for a hybrid telework arrangement. Onsite attendance will be required for team members or as requested by management to meet business needs. Completion of a telework agreement will be required.

Minimum Qualifications

+ **Five (5) years** of advanced professional-level human resources or labor relations experience;

+ OR a **Bachelor’s degree** in human resources, industrial relations, business, public administration, or related field **plus four (4) years** of advanced professional-level human resources or labor relations experience;

+ OR a **Master’s degree in Industrial Relations** or a **J.D.** **plus two (2) years** of advanced professional-level human resources or labor relations experience;

+ OR a **J.D.** **plus two (2) years** of arbitration, mediation, or litigation experience as a practicing attorney.

In addition, all applicants must have:

+ Experience working in a collaborative joint labor-management environment.

+ Experience with insurance benefits, including negotiating or interpreting insurance-related provisions in a unionized setting.

+ Knowledge of collective bargaining agreements, labor relations principles, and their application to employee benefits.

+ Strong facilitation and communication skills to build consensus and educate stakeholders.

+ Demonstrated ability to build relationships with labor representatives and understand union perspectives.

+ High-level interpersonal skills, professionalism, and discretion in labor-management contexts.

Preferred Qualifications

+ J.D. or LL.M., particularly with coursework or emphasis in labor law or employee benefits law.

+ Experience negotiating insurance provisions in public sector collective bargaining agreements.

+ Deep knowledge of state employee insurance benefits, such as the Minnesota Advantage Health Plan or other administered benefits.

+ Experience representing or advocating for management in labor relations proceedings (e.g., rights or interest arbitration, mediation).

Additional Requirements

Minnesota Management and Budget will conduct reference checks to verify job-related credentials and a criminal background check prior to appointment.

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.