Working Title: Labor Relations Project Lead
Job Class: State Program Administrator, Coordinator
Agency: Direct Care and Treatment
Job ID : 90905
Location : Vadnais Heights
Telework Eligible : Yes
Full/Part Time : Full-Time
Regular/Temporary : Unlimited
Who May Apply : Open to all qualified job seekers
Date Posted : 12/18/2025
Closing Date : 01/05/2026
Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit : Direct Care and Treatment / DCT Confidential
Division/Unit : DHS-Payroll / Hum Res DCT Mgr 2
Work Shift/Work Hours : Day Shift / 8:00am - 4:30pm
Days of Work : Monday - Friday
Travel Required : Yes, up to 15% for meetings, trainings, etc.
Salary Range: $36.71 - $54.60 / hourly; $76,650 - $114,004 / 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
Direct Care & Treatment (DCT) 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.
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.
This position requires an employee to be onsite at 3200 Labore Rd, Ste 104, Vadnais Heights, 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 (DCT) is seeking an individual to join our DCT Human Resources team for an exciting opportunity as a Labor Relations Project Lead. As the Labor Relations Project Lead, you will assist in the management and direction of the Labor Relations functions, professional human resource (HR) consultation and training to human resource professionals, managers, supervisors and employees.
Responsibilities include:
Manage and lead large and complex HR projects including the development and/or revision of policies, procedures, guidance materials, vendor contracts, labor relations system, labor contracts for DCT and the HR office
Serve as a DCT-wide lead HR-LR Consultant providing advanced HR-LR direction, best practice, training, backup and assistance when needed and assigned
Advise and train DCT wide HR-LR members, managers, supervisors, and employees regarding policy, procedures and requirements concerning Labor Relations topics
Minimum Qualifications
To facilitate proper crediting, please ensure that your resume clearly describes your experience in the areas listed and indicates each job's beginning and ending month and year.
Four (4) years* of experience in human resources - labor relations. Experience must demonstrate the following:
Experience and/or consultation on performance management, discipline, and grievances to include coaching on giving constructive feedback.
Administration of pertinent policies, administrative procedures, and state and federal employment laws
Experience in analyzing complex situations, identifying practical solutions, and collaborating with stakeholders to improve processes and deliver measurable, value-added outcomes.
Project management experience to efficiently manage processes, set and meet milestones and produce high visibility/high impact deliverables.
Experience designing and delivering training programs for employees and leadership coupled with strong project management skills to ensure effective planning, execution, and evaluation.
*Note: A master's degree in human resources or related degree program such as industrial relations, business or public administration may substitute for 18 months of experience or a bachelor's degree in human resources or related degree program such as industrial relations, business or public administration may substitute for one year of experience.
Preferred Qualifications
Advanced degree in Human Resources or a related degree program, such as Business or Public Administration, industrial relations
Human resources experience in continuous 24-hour operations
Experience in public sector industry or government entities
Experience working in a unionized environment handling complex union contracts
Experience with LaborSoft
Advanced knowledge of MN Statute Sec. 13.43 (https://www.revisor.mn.gov/statutes/cite/13.43) Personnel Data
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
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 & Treatment will conduct reference checks to verify job-related credentials and criminal background check prior to appointment.
EDUCATION VERIFICATION - Applicants will be required to provide a copy of their high school diploma at time of interview OR copies of their college transcript or college degree/diploma at time of interview. Copies of the college degree/diploma are acceptable ONLY if it clearly identifies the field in which it was earned.
Direct Care & Treatment (DCT) healthcare facilities require employees to provide documentation that they are free from tuberculosis (TB) through a blood test prior to employment. DCT does not accept TB skin testing.
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.
