Working Title: Regional Human Resources Consultant (Human Resources Consultant 1)
Job Class: Human Resources Consultant 1
Agency: Corrections Dept
Job ID : 94453
Location : Lino Lakes
Telework Eligible : Yes - up to 50%
Full/Part Time : Full-Time
Regular/Temporary : Unlimited
Who May Apply : Open to all qualified job seekers
Date Posted : 05/23/2026
Closing Date : 06/01/2026
Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit : Corrections Dept / Corrections-CO-CS-Confidential
Division/Unit : Minn Corr Facl - Lino Lakes / LL Human Resources Dir Staff
Work Shift/Work Hours : Day Shift
Days of Work : Monday - Friday
Travel Required : No
Salary Range: $34.69 - $51.45 / hourly; $72,432 - $107,427 / 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.
In this position you will provide HR leadership and contribute to the advancement of the DOC's mission and objectives by performing a variety of advanced professional personnel management functions and services. The position provides HR consultation in support of a Regional Human Resources Director to administer the functional responsibilities of the department.
You will serve as a business partner with executive management, directors, supervisors and managers, outside agency partners and with labor union representatives and leaders. You will be responsible for consulting, advising and recommending solutions to employees and management on a range of employee relations matters such as:
Performance management
Labor Relations
Bargaining unit contract, legal, and policy compliance
Conducting investigations and responding to grievances
Developing and leading HR trainings
This position is eligible for telework to applicants who reside in Minnesota or a bordering state. Employees living within 50 miles of the office location listed above will be required to work in the office at least 50% of the time each month. For those who live 50 or more miles away, with supervisory approval and satisfactory performance, are eligible to telework up to 100% of the time.
Minimum Qualifications
Three (3) years of professional human resources experience demonstrating expertise and skill in labor relations and consultation including several of the following areas: contract/pay plan interpretation, grievance administration, performance management, conducting employment investigations, developing/conducting training´s, and policy development/revision. A bachelor's or advanced degree in Human Resources or a related degree program, such as Business Administration, Public Administration, Psychology, and Organizational Behavior, may substitute for one year of either experience requirement described above.
Applicants meeting the above qualification will be further assessed on the following:
Familiarity with collective bargaining process and contract interpretation and administration.
In-depth knowledge of compensation systems, performance management, FMLA and leave management.
Thorough knowledge of the federal and state employment laws and related statutes policies and procedures such as: Minnesota Public Employment Labor Relations Act, Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA), Americans with Disability Act, the Minnesota Data Practices Act, State labor agreements and plans, State and Agency policies, Public Employment Labor Relations Law, labor relations processes per Minnesota Management and Budget and the Bureau of Mediation Services, Personnel Rules, MN 43.08, Administrative Procedures.
Skill in negotiation practices and conducting investigations and/or representing the employer in grievance and arbitration hearings.
Analytical and problem-solving skills sufficient to analyze and evaluate complex information and provide guidance to management on a variety of HR issues.
Human relations and communication skills sufficient to create business partnerships, mediate disputes, and persuade others to adopt his/her ideas.
Advance writing skills sufficient to organize ideas, conceptualize problems, and categorize relevant and irrelevant data narrative reports.
Ability to create and nurture a performance-based culture that supports efforts to accomplish the organizational mission and goals.
Exercise discretion and sound judgment in decision-making practices while handling sensitive, controversial and confidential processes and decisions.
Preferred Qualifications
Bachelor's or advanced degree in Human Resources or a related degree program, such as Business Administration, Public Administration, Psychology, or Organizational Behavior.
Experience providing lead work direction and guidance to other professional and technical HRM staff.
Knowledge of Minnesota Department of Corrections' operations and human resources policies and procedures.
Experience working in a unionized environment.
Human resources experience in a continuous, 24-hour operations organization
Experience working within a State of Minnesota agency.
Physical Requirements
The selected finalist is required to review and sign a Physical Demands Analysis (PDA) for this position. For a copy of the PDA, please email Cathy Bisser at cathy.j.bisser@state.mn.us . This position will require Tuberculosis screening prior to hire.
Additional Requirements
The selection process may include screening the top candidate(s) on their criminal history, predatory offender registration, offender associations and/or other applicable background information in accordance with Department of Corrections' policy. Top candidate(s) must pass a criminal history check which includes successful completion of all sentencing and/or restitution requirements of law enforcement jurisdictions, including probation.
Employment history/reference checks, including incidents of sexual harassment, will also be conducted on the top candidate(s) in accordance with Department of Corrections' policy. This may include a review of job performance and discipline records.
New employees will be fingerprinted within the first 30 days of employment.
The Minnesota Department of Corrections (DOC) does not participate in E-Verify. The DOC 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.
