Employee and Labor Relations Consultant
Park Nicollet Health Services, Saint Louis Park, MN, United States
Job Description
Park Nicollet – Methodist Hospital is currently hiring an Employee and Labor Relations Consultant. The Employee and Labor Relations Consultant provides guidance and support to leaders and HR partners in the consistent interpretation and application of Human Resources policies, collective bargaining agreements, and employment laws. This role serves as a trusted advisor on employee and labor relations matters, requiring strong judgment, communication skills, and the ability to build effective working relationships across the organization.
The Consultant supports labor relations activities, including contract interpretation, grievance support, and participation in collective bargaining negotiations. Working closely with HR and organizational leaders, the Consultant helps manage employee relations matters such as performance management, workplace behavior concerns, and policy adherence. This includes conducting investigations, documenting findings, and recommending appropriate actions to support fair and timely resolution.
This role plays an important part in educating leaders and colleagues on HR policies, employee relations practices, and workplace expectations. The Consultant also assists with responses to external legal and regulatory inquiries, including EEOC charges, employment litigation, compliance audits, and regulatory surveys, in partnership with senior consultants, leadership, and the Law Department.
The Employee and Labor Relations Consultant is a part of a team of five consultants and reports to the Director of Employee and Labor Relations. The role partners with business and clinician leaders across care delivery.
Required Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources or a related field or an equivalent combination of education and/or experience
Two (2) years of experience in employee relations, human resources, or a related field.
Working knowledge of employment laws (e.g., FMLA, ADA, Title VII, FLSA).
Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
Strong investigation, problem solving, conflict resolution, coaching and negotiation skills are all critical to this role.
Ability to manage multiple cases with moderate complexity.
Preferred Qualifications
Previous experience in labor relations is strongly preferred.
Experience conducting workplace investigations and advising on performance management.
Experience in labor relations.
PHR/SPHR certification.
Hours/Location
M-F; core business hours.
This is a hybrid position with an expectation of being onsite three days a week. Occasional travel to other HealthPartners locations may be required for meetings or workgroup sessions.
Responsibilities
Employee and Labor Relations Consultation
Provide guidance and policy interpretation to leaders, employees, and HR partners on employee and labor relations matters, including policies, union collective bargaining agreements, and employment laws. Ensure consistent application of policies and compliance with all applicable laws and regulations. Assist in gathering information and documentation for investigations. Conduct and manage investigations into policy violations or legal concerns (e.g., harassment, discrimination, workplace violence, confidentiality breaches). Document findings and recommend appropriate resolutions, including corrective action. Advise leaders and HR partners on performance management, including coaching, corrective action, and separations. Assess risk, recommend appropriate actions, and review/approve corrective actions and separations to ensure fairness and legal compliance. Escalate complex issues.
Labor Relations and Union Engagement
Provide labor relations support. Assist in preparing documentation for grievance hearings. Attend grievance meetings, investigate and respond to grievances in accordance with collective bargaining agreements and organizational policy in collaboration with senior Consultants as requested. Assist with and attend Labor Management Committees. Assist with union awareness planning and participate in strike planning. Works to maintain a collaborative and positive relationship with Union representatives.
Accommodations
Partners with leaders and HR partners and Employee Health regarding leave administration, ADA accommodations, and return-to-work programs, providing guidance to ensure consistent, compliant, and supportive colleague experience. Escalate complex issues.
Legal and Regulatory Documentation and Response
Responds to Unemployment Compensation claims and represents organization at unemployment hearings. Assists with preparing requests and represents the organization in regulatory compliance surveys. Prepare documents and drafts of responses to legal inquiries (e.g., EEOC, MDHR, WDWD) for review. Track deadlines and coordinate with legal teams on required documentation. Support mediation and settlement preparation efforts.
Other Duties as Assigned
Participate in projects, training sessions, and process improvement initiatives.
About Us At HealthPartners we believe in the power of good – good deeds and good people working together. As part of our team, you’ll find an inclusive environment that encourages new ways of thinking, celebrates differences, and recognizes hard work.
We’re a nonprofit, integrated health care organization, providing health insurance in six states and high-quality care at more than 90 locations, including hospitals and clinics in Minnesota and Wisconsin. We bring together research and education through HealthPartners Institute, training medical professionals across the region and conducting innovative research that improve lives around the world.
At HealthPartners, everyone is welcome, included and valued. We’re working together to increase diversity and inclusion in our workplace, advance health equity in care and coverage, and partner with the community as advocates for change.
Benefits Designed To Support Your Total Health As a HealthPartners colleague, we’re committed to nurturing your diverse talents, valuing your dedication, and supporting your work-life balance. We offer a comprehensive range of benefits to support every aspect of your life, including health, time off, retirement planning, and continuous learning opportunities. Our goal is to help you thrive physically, mentally, emotionally, and financially, so you can continue delivering exceptional care.
Join us in our mission to improve the health and well-being of our patients, members, and communities.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.
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The Consultant supports labor relations activities, including contract interpretation, grievance support, and participation in collective bargaining negotiations. Working closely with HR and organizational leaders, the Consultant helps manage employee relations matters such as performance management, workplace behavior concerns, and policy adherence. This includes conducting investigations, documenting findings, and recommending appropriate actions to support fair and timely resolution.
This role plays an important part in educating leaders and colleagues on HR policies, employee relations practices, and workplace expectations. The Consultant also assists with responses to external legal and regulatory inquiries, including EEOC charges, employment litigation, compliance audits, and regulatory surveys, in partnership with senior consultants, leadership, and the Law Department.
The Employee and Labor Relations Consultant is a part of a team of five consultants and reports to the Director of Employee and Labor Relations. The role partners with business and clinician leaders across care delivery.
Required Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources or a related field or an equivalent combination of education and/or experience
Two (2) years of experience in employee relations, human resources, or a related field.
Working knowledge of employment laws (e.g., FMLA, ADA, Title VII, FLSA).
Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
Strong investigation, problem solving, conflict resolution, coaching and negotiation skills are all critical to this role.
Ability to manage multiple cases with moderate complexity.
Preferred Qualifications
Previous experience in labor relations is strongly preferred.
Experience conducting workplace investigations and advising on performance management.
Experience in labor relations.
PHR/SPHR certification.
Hours/Location
M-F; core business hours.
This is a hybrid position with an expectation of being onsite three days a week. Occasional travel to other HealthPartners locations may be required for meetings or workgroup sessions.
Responsibilities
Employee and Labor Relations Consultation
Provide guidance and policy interpretation to leaders, employees, and HR partners on employee and labor relations matters, including policies, union collective bargaining agreements, and employment laws. Ensure consistent application of policies and compliance with all applicable laws and regulations. Assist in gathering information and documentation for investigations. Conduct and manage investigations into policy violations or legal concerns (e.g., harassment, discrimination, workplace violence, confidentiality breaches). Document findings and recommend appropriate resolutions, including corrective action. Advise leaders and HR partners on performance management, including coaching, corrective action, and separations. Assess risk, recommend appropriate actions, and review/approve corrective actions and separations to ensure fairness and legal compliance. Escalate complex issues.
Labor Relations and Union Engagement
Provide labor relations support. Assist in preparing documentation for grievance hearings. Attend grievance meetings, investigate and respond to grievances in accordance with collective bargaining agreements and organizational policy in collaboration with senior Consultants as requested. Assist with and attend Labor Management Committees. Assist with union awareness planning and participate in strike planning. Works to maintain a collaborative and positive relationship with Union representatives.
Accommodations
Partners with leaders and HR partners and Employee Health regarding leave administration, ADA accommodations, and return-to-work programs, providing guidance to ensure consistent, compliant, and supportive colleague experience. Escalate complex issues.
Legal and Regulatory Documentation and Response
Responds to Unemployment Compensation claims and represents organization at unemployment hearings. Assists with preparing requests and represents the organization in regulatory compliance surveys. Prepare documents and drafts of responses to legal inquiries (e.g., EEOC, MDHR, WDWD) for review. Track deadlines and coordinate with legal teams on required documentation. Support mediation and settlement preparation efforts.
Other Duties as Assigned
Participate in projects, training sessions, and process improvement initiatives.
About Us At HealthPartners we believe in the power of good – good deeds and good people working together. As part of our team, you’ll find an inclusive environment that encourages new ways of thinking, celebrates differences, and recognizes hard work.
We’re a nonprofit, integrated health care organization, providing health insurance in six states and high-quality care at more than 90 locations, including hospitals and clinics in Minnesota and Wisconsin. We bring together research and education through HealthPartners Institute, training medical professionals across the region and conducting innovative research that improve lives around the world.
At HealthPartners, everyone is welcome, included and valued. We’re working together to increase diversity and inclusion in our workplace, advance health equity in care and coverage, and partner with the community as advocates for change.
Benefits Designed To Support Your Total Health As a HealthPartners colleague, we’re committed to nurturing your diverse talents, valuing your dedication, and supporting your work-life balance. We offer a comprehensive range of benefits to support every aspect of your life, including health, time off, retirement planning, and continuous learning opportunities. Our goal is to help you thrive physically, mentally, emotionally, and financially, so you can continue delivering exceptional care.
Join us in our mission to improve the health and well-being of our patients, members, and communities.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.
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