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Working Title: Human Resources Business Partner

Job Class: Human Resources Specialist 3 or Human Resources Consultant 1

Agency: Direct Care and Treatment Dept

+ **Job ID** : 87069

+ **Location** : St. Peter

+ **Telework Eligible** : Yes

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

+ **Regular/Temporary** : Unlimited

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

+ **Date Posted** : 06/26/2025

+ **Closing Date** : 07/22/2025

+ **Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit** : Direct Care and Treatment Dept / DCT Confidential

+ **Division/Unit** : DCT Human Resources

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

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

+ **Travel Required** : Yes - occasionally for events, meetings, and on-site as needed

+ **HR Specialist 3 Salary Range:** $30.80 - $45.47 / hourly; $64,310 - $94,941 / annually

+ **HR Consultant 1 Salary Range:** $34.18 - $50.69 / hourly; $71,367 - $105,840 / 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.

Direct Care and Treatment is unable to provide sponsorship for work visas. Applicants must be eligible to work in the United States at the start of employment. DCT does not participate in E-Verify.

This position requires an employee to be onsite in St. Peter, Minnesota at least 50% of the time, with some opportunity to perform work from a telework location.

+ Telework (https://mn.gov/mmb-stat/policies/1422-telework.pdf) is available on a limited basis.

+ Only candidates residing in Minnesota or a state bordering Minnesota (Iowa, North Dakota, South Dakota, or Wisconsin) within 50 miles of the work address listed above are eligible for telework.

+ Candidates residing in Minnesota and more than 50 miles from the primary/principal work address above may be eligible to telework more than 50%.

*** This vacancy is being posted at multiple levels. The level at which the positions are filled will be determined based on the successful candidate’s qualifications***

Direct Care and Treatment 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 DCT.

+ 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 DCT’ ability in attracting, assessing, selecting, onboarding, and retaining best-in-class talent.

Minimum Qualifications

To be qualified for and considered for this position, applicants must meet all of the minimum qualifications listed below. Ensure that your resume contains descriptions of your work experiences sufficient for comparison against the requirements stated below and indicate the beginning and ending month and year for each job held.

Human Resources Specialist 3

2 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

+ Compensation

A Bachelor’s degree or higher in Human Resources or Organizational Management or related field will substitute for 1 year professional level work experience.

Human Resources Consultant 1

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

+ Compensation

A 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 - Direct Care and Treatment will conduct reference checks to verify job-related credentials and 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.