Working Title: Labor Relations Consultant
Job Class: Labor Relations Consultant 2
Agency: Minnesota IT Services
Job ID : 88656
Location : St. Paul
Telework Eligible : Yes #LI-Hybrid
Full/Part Time : Full-Time
Regular/Temporary : Unlimited
Who May Apply : Open to all qualified job seekers
Date Posted : 09/04/2025
Closing Date : 09/19/2025
Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit : Minnesota IT Services
Division/Unit : MNIT Enterprise - Labor Relations Staff
Work Shift/Work Hours : Day
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/Unrep
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.
Join the 2,800+ professionals of Minnesota IT Services (https://mn.gov/mnit/about-mnit/careers/) (MNIT) who connect Minnesotans to services that will improve their lives. This position joins a dynamic and agile Human Resources Team comprised of 24 talented Labor Relations, Safety, Recruitment, Staffing, HRIS, Transactions, and Learning and Development professionals.
As a Labor Relations Consultant for Minnesota IT Services, you will contribute to the advancement of the agency's mission, vision and objectives by performing a variety of advanced professional personnel management functions and services. This position provides assistance to the Labor Relations Manager, and the Human Resources Director to administer the functional responsibilities of the department to include:
Consult, advise and recommend customer-centric, value-added solutions to employees and management on a range of employee relations matters including performance management, contractual issues, and policy compliance, complaint and grievance handling, and employment investigations.
Regularly track, document, and utilize case management system to manage employee relations incidents and activities.
Participate in research and analysis of information to create, revise, and/or implement employment policies and procedures.
Ensure application of personnel rules, contract language, compensation plans, state and federal laws, MN statutes, and all required rules, regulations, standards, and procedures.
Prepare and conduct training on employment laws and various human resource related areas.
Develop and maintain relationships with executive management, managers and supervisors, outside agency partners, and with labor union leadership.
This position requires an employee to be onsite at 600 Robert St N, St Paul, 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) for Minnesota IT Services is available on a limited basis. Employees will be required to meet current telework eligibility requirements.
Minimum Qualifications
Candidates must clearly demonstrate all of the following qualifications in their resume. Resume tips here. (https://mn.gov/mnit/about-mnit/careers/hiringprocess.jsp) :
Three (3) years of advanced professional HR experience assisting managers and supervisors in a consulting role that includes the following:
Union contract administration and interpretation.
Experience and/or consultation on performance management, discipline, and grievances to include coaching on giving constructive feedback.
Experience participating in or consulting on employment investigations and appropriate corrective action to management.
Administration of pertinent state and federal employment laws (MS Chapter 43A, PELRA, ADA, FLSA, FMLA, EEOC, Human Rights Act, I-9, Immigration Law, Worker's Compensation, MN Unemployment, Administrative Procedures).
Experience in analyzing complex situations, identifying practical solutions, and collaborating with stakeholders to improve processes and deliver measurable, value-added outcomes.
Ability to deliver effective verbal or written messages that facilitate a mutual understanding on both parties.
Customer service skills that include active listening, empathy, and problem-solving.
Bachelor's degree in Human Resources or related field may substitute for one (1) year of experience.
Preferred Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Human Resources or related field, with experience in public sector human resources.
Strong knowledge of personnel laws, rules, administrative procedures, and their application in areas such as classification, recruitment, selection, and labor relations.
Experience designing and delivering impactful training programs for employees and leadership coupled with strong project management skills to ensure effective planning, execution, and evaluation.
Excellent oral and written communication skills with the ability to clearly convey information and build constructive, respectful relationships across all organizational level.
Demonstrate professionalism, active listening, empathy, and neutrality especially in handling sensitive or emotionally charged situations and make sound judgement.
Proven record of professional accomplishments or achievements supporting an organization and its employees.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively while effectively using technology for documentation, analysis, tracking, and reporting. Experience with HRIS systems and case management systems such as LaborSoft.
Additional Requirements
It is the policy of Minnesota IT Services that a successful candidate must pass all legally required checks prior to employment which may consist of the following:
SEMA4 Records Check (applies to current and past state employees only)
Criminal History Check
Reference Check
Social Security and Address Verification
Education Verification
Other legally required checks
Minnesota IT Services does not participate in E-Verify. Minnesota IT Services will not sponsor applicants for work visas, including F-1 STEM OPT extensions. All applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States.
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 careers@state.mn.us . Please indicate what assistance is needed.
