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Working Title** : **Labor Relations Support Technician

Job Class: Human Resources Technician I

Agency: Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs

+ **Job ID:** 86651

+ **Location:** Minneapolis

+ **Telework Eligible** : No

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

+ **Regular/Temporary:** Unlimited

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

+ **Date Posted:** 06/07/2025

+ **Closing Date:** 06/23/2025

+ **Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit:** Veterans Affairs Dept / Veterans Affairs-Confid

+ **Division/Unit:** Central Office / Human Resources-Mpls

+ **Work Shift/Work Hours:** Day Shift / 8:00am - 4:30pm

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

+ **Travel Required** : No

+ **Salary Range:** $22.00 - $30.98 / hourly; $45,936 - $64,686 / annually

+ **Classified Status:** Classified

+ **Bargaining Unit/Union:** 217 - Confidential/Unrep

+ **FLSA Status:** Nonexempt

+ 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.

Job Summary

Under general supervision the Labor Relations Technician will provide technical Human Resource (HR) services and assistance to the employees of the Minneapolis Veteran’s Home in the areas of Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA), Workers Compensation, and leave administration and to the HR Director and HR Consultant 1 positions.

The incumbent is responsible for completing assignments, which may include a variety of job tasks involving processing leave requests, Workers Compensation record maintenance, assisting with finding resources for Labor Relations staff, records maintenance, and report filings, and ensuring that all personnel statutes, collective bargaining agreements/plans, personnel rules and the administrative procedures are met.

In addition, this position will complete various special projects as assigned. This position will have access to bargaining materials as defined in M.S. 13.37, Subd.1C, and will assist management in research and development of bargaining proposals.

Minimum Qualifications

_To facilitate proper crediting, please ensure that your resume/application clearly describes your experience in the areas listed below and indicates the beginning and ending month and year for each job held. Only applicants whose resumes clearly demonstrate fulfillment of each of these minimum qualifications will be considered for this position._

+ Experience working in an office setting performing technical or administrative support functions.

+ Ability to understand, interpret, and apply collective bargaining agreement or company policy/handbook provisions.

+ Ability to communicate effectively, sufficient to respond to employee inquiries, explain policy/procedures, and develop informational materials.

+ Human relations and customer service skills sufficient to interact effectively with a variety of customers.

+ Computer software skills such as Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams and Outlook sufficient to prepare and/or edit reports, create informational materials, create employee and applicant letters and memoranda, etc.

Preferred Qualifications

+ Experience with data practices.

+ Experience with SEMA4 or similar PeopleSoft HRIS.

+ Experience with FMLA practices.

+ Experience with iRISK workers' compensation system.

Additional Requirements

This position requires successful completion of the following:

+ Employment reference checks will be conducted on all finalists. This may include a review of documentation related to job performance and contact with the applicant's former employer(s).

+ A Minnesota Department of Human Services (DHS) background check will be conducted on all finalists for this position. Finalists must pass the DHS background check.

+ A Tuberculosis (Mantoux) screening (or chest x-ray) is required prior to employment.

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.