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Human Resources Business Partner - Human Resources Specialist 3

State of Minnesota, Saint Paul, MN, United States


Overview 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.

Responsibilities

Attend and coordinate grievance hearings and coordinate responses

Participate in meet and confer and labor/management meetings

Ensure compliance with current laws, regulations, and policies

Participate in collective bargaining agreement negotiations

Ensures the release of information regarding personnel and other human resources related data

As the Human Resources Business Partner, you will provide union and labor-related consultation and assistance to managers and supervisors. Consultation includes research, analysis, and direction to all levels of management, which includes interpretation and implementation of collective bargaining agreements and plans. Topics of consultation include but not limited to; disputes/rights, seniority practices, paid/unpaid time management, workplace safety, personnel data/rights, employment misconduct, and layoff rights.

Other duties

Attend and coordinate grievance hearings and coordinate responses

Participate in meet and confer and labor/management meetings

Ensure compliance with current laws, regulations, and policies

Participate in collective bargaining agreement negotiations

Ensures the release of information regarding personnel and other human resources related data

Organization and Context Direct Care and Treatment operates a variety of programs as well as residential and vocational services for people with serious mental illnesses, developmental disabilities, substance use disorders, and more. DCT also operates the nation’s largest secure treatment program for civilly committed sex offenders. Our mission is to support meaningful lives through specialized behavioral health services that others do not provide.

Minimum Qualifications

Two (2) years’ experience in a human resource setting. Experience must include:

Interpreting state and federal laws and policies and procedures, and/or labor contracts

Advising on collective bargaining agreements and plans, labor laws, or employee handbooks

Addressing employee concerns

Knowledge of performance management, grievances, investigations, discipline and discharge, and dispute resolution

Records management, including releasing of information in accordance with state statutes, laws and/or policies

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 including MN Statute 13.43 Personnel Data

Human Resources experience in a union environment.

Degree in Human Resources or Organizational Management

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.

Equal Opportunity EEO statements and public service information are provided as part of the job posting. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, veteran status, or other protected status where applicable.

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