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Working Title: Employee and Labor Relations Consultant

Job Class: Human Resources Consultant 1

Agency: Department of Employment and Economic Development

+ **Job ID** : 89801

+ **Location** : St. Paul

+ **Telework Eligible** : Yes, may be eligible for some telework

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

+ **Regular/Temporary** : Unlimited

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

+ **Date Posted** : 10/25/2025

+ **Closing Date** : 11/03/2025

+ **Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit** : Employment and Economic Development/Confidential

+ **Division/Unit** : Employee/Labor Relations

+ **Work Shift/Work Hours** : Day Shift, work hours will be finalized upon hire

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

+ **Travel Required** : No

+ **Salary Range:** $34.18 - $50.69 / hourly; $71,367 - $105,840 / annually

+ **Classified Status** : Classified

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

+ **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.

The Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED) Human Resources (HR) has an exciting opportunity to join the Employee and Labor Relations team. Bring your talent to the highly collaborative HR team where you can have an agency-wide impact providing skilled HR services to DEED's valued and talented employees, supervisors, and managers.

The Employee and Labor Relations team provides professional consulting in all aspects of human resources including, but not limited to employee and labor relations, performance management, leadership development, strategic workforce planning, change management, compensation, labor contract interpretation, job classification, and recruitment/selection.

This position requires strong research and analytical skills to interpret and apply agency and statewide policies, collective bargaining agreements, statutes, and applicable state and federal employment laws. The successful candidate will exercise sound judgment and discretion while independently addressing complex issues, supported by a collaborative HR team that values shared problem-solving.

The person in this role will ideally be an expert in communicating with diverse partners, navigating complex employment situations, developing strong, collaborative partnerships with all clientele, and proactively seeking opportunities to stay informed of division needs.

This position requires a solutions and relationship-driven approach by actively partnering with leaders, employees, HR team members, and other stakeholders dedicated to fulfilling DEED’s mission to empower the growth of the MN economy for everyone.

This posting may be used to fill multiple positions.

This position is telework (https://mn.gov/mmb-stat/policies/1422-telework.pdf) eligible. Staff are provided with the tools and equipment to be successful in a virtual work environment. Please note, the telework policy could change with notice based on business needs.

Minimum Qualifications

To receive credit for your education and experience, your resume should clearly describe how you meet each minimum and/or preferred qualification listed, including dates of employment.

Three (3) years* of Human Resources experience consulting, advising, and influencing management and employees on complex issues, demonstrating skill in employee and/or labor relations. At least two (2) years of experience of which must be within any of the following categories:

+ Management consultation, performance management, conducting employment investigations, and/or discipline/discharge.

+ Strategic planning, workforce planning and/or organizational development.

+ Developing/presenting training for employees, supervisors and/or managers on a variety of HR topics.

+ Policy development/revision, and/or contract/pay plan interpretation.

+ Job analysis, classification, and/or compensation analysis.

*Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Industrial Psychology, Organizational Management, or other closely related field as determined by the agency may substitute one (1) year of experience.

Applicants that meet the above minimum qualification will be further evaluated on the following:

+ Ability to adapt to change, lead change and be resilient while effectively handling complex, ambiguous situations.

+ Critical thinking and problem-solving skills sufficient to independently analyze and evaluate complex information, research, and alternatives, independently make sound decisions, resolve conflicts, and provide guidance on a variety of HR issues.

+ Communication and relationship building skills sufficient to explain sensitive, controversial, and confidential information/decisions to employees and management in a clear and concise manner, maintaining trust and adhering to data privacy regulations.

+ Writing skills sufficient to write investigation reports, document employment decisions, and develop concise, well-organized, business materials, memos, and information for employees at all levels.

+ Research skills sufficient to gather, analyze, and evaluate information from multiple sources to make sound decisions and recommendations.

Preferred Qualifications

+ Experience providing lead work direction and guidance to other professional and technical Human Resources Management (HRM) staff.

+ Thorough knowledge of federal and state employment laws and related statutes, policies and procedures such as: Minnesota Public Employment Labor Relations Act, Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA), Americans with Disability Act (ADA), the Minnesota Data Practices Act, State labor agreements and plans, State and Agency policies, Public Employment Labor Relations Law, labor relations processes per Minnesota Management and Budget and the Bureau of Mediation Services, Personnel Rules, MN 43.08, or Administrative Procedures.

+ 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

A job offer will be contingent upon successfully passing a background check. The background check may consist of the following components:

+ Criminal Background Check

+ Employment Records Check (current and former State employees only)

+ Employment Reference Check

+ Conflict of Interest Review

+ Driver’s License and Records Check

The Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development will not sponsor applicants for work visas. All applicants must be legally authorized to work in the U.S.

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.