Working Title: Human Resources Business Partner
Job Class: Human Resources Consultant 1
Agency: Direct Care and Treatment
Job ID : 89720
Location : Moose Lake
Telework Eligible : Yes
Full/Part Time : Full-Time
Regular/Temporary : Unlimited
Who May Apply : Open to all qualified job seekers
Date Posted : 10/30/2025
Closing Date : 11/05/2025
Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit : Direct Care and Treatment / DCT Confidential
Division/Unit : DCT Operations/ Hum Res DCT MSOP Staff
Work Shift/Work Hours : Day Shift, 8 am - 4:30 am
Days of Work : Monday - Friday
Travel Required : Yes - occasionally for meetings, events, and on-site as needed.
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.
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 at Moose Lake, 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%.
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.
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.
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.
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.
BA degree or higher in Human Resources or Organizational Management or related field.
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 careers@state.mn.us . Please indicate what assistance is needed.
