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Labor Relations Consultant

State of Minnesota • Saint Paul, MN • 2h ago

Working Title: Labor Relations Consultant

Job Class: Human Resources Consultant 1

Agency: Administration Dept

Job ID : 94836

Location : St. Paul

Telework Eligible : Yes/hybrid

Full/Part Time : Full-Time

Regular/Temporary : Unlimited

Who May Apply : Open to all qualified job seekers

Date Posted : 06/12/2026

Closing Date : 07/02/2026

Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit : Administration Dept / Administration-Confidential

Division/Unit : Human Resources

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.

To provide human resources consultation to managers, supervisors and employees across 46 state agencies on a wide range of human resource management services in a quality and timely manner. Principal HR areas include investigations, labor consultation, performance management, and participation with HR staff outside the LR team on workforce planning, manager training, development, and coaching.

This position has access to labor relations information as defined in M.S.13.37; participates in meetings where ADM-SmART and state negotiation proposals are discussed and evaluated; and provides data and information to labor negotiations as it relates to workgroup, job allocation and selection issues.

This position is eligible for a hybrid telework arrangement. With a telework arrangement, onsite attendance will be required for team members or as requested by management to meet business needs. Completion of a telework agreement will be required. Please review the Telework Policy (https://mn.gov/mmb-stat/policies/1422-telework-2025.pdf) for details.

Minimum Qualifications

To facilitate proper crediting, please ensure that your resume clearly describes your experience in the areas listed above and indicates the beginning and ending month and year for each job held.

Three years of advanced professional human resources experience that includes the following activities:

Consulting with managers and supervisors on performance management issues including disciplinary actions.

Coordinating, participating and facilitating union grievance meetings and responses.

Planning and conducting employee investigations.

A bachelor's degree in human resource management or a related field may substitute for one year of professional experience.

Preferred Qualifications

Degree in Human Resource Management or a related field.

Previous work experience in a union environment.

Knowledge 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, MN Government Data Practices Act, MN State Administrative Procedures) sufficient to interpret and advise HR staff, managers and supervisors.

Additional Requirements

Successful applicants must pass a criminal background check through American DataBank and employment reference checks prior to employment. A criminal history does not automatically disqualify an applicant, and each case will be reviewed individually in alignment with fair hiring practices.

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.

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