Working Title: Labor Relations Consultant
Job Class: Labor Relations Consultant 1 or 2
Agency: Minnesota IT Services
Job ID : 95758
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 : 08/01/2026
Closing Date : 08/14/2026
Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit : Minnesota IT Services
Division/Unit : Human Resources/Labor Relations Staff
Work Shift/Work Hours : Day Shift
Days of Work : Monday - Friday
Travel Required : No
Salary Range:
HR Consultant 1: $31.81 - $46.96 / hourly; $66,419 - $98,052 / annually
HR Consultant 2 : $35.30 - $52.35 / hourly: $73,706 - $109,307 / 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.
This position will provide professional labor relations support to MNIT Services by assisting with the administration of labor agreements, grievance processes, workplace investigations, and policy review activities. The role provides guidance to managers and supervisors on contract administration, delivers labor relations training, and partners with HR staff, employees, and union representatives to promote consistent, compliant, and effective labor relations practices across the organization.
This position requires an employee to work onsite at 600 N Robert St, St Paul, Minnesota at least 50% [or more or less if space limitations remain] of the time, with limited telework available. Telework (https://mn.gov/mmb-stat/policies/1422-telework.pdf) eligibility depends on residence:
Candidates living in Minnesota or within 50 miles of the worksite in a bordering state (Iowa, North Dakota, South Dakota, and Wisconsin) may telework up to 50%.
Minnesota residents living more than 50 miles from the worksite may be eligible to telework more than 50%.
Candidates living 50 miles or more from the worksite in a bordering state may work onsite 100% or may be telework eligible if relocating within 50 miles.
Minimum Qualifications
This posting will be used to fill multiple vacancies. All applicants will be considered for each vacancy. This vacancy is being posted at the Labor Relations Consultant 1 and Labor Relations Consultant 2 levels. The classification level will be determined by the selected candidate's qualifications.
LR Consultant 1 - To qualify for LR Consultant 1, applicants must meet ALL of the following qualifications:
2 years of professional experience in Human Resources
LR Consultant 2 - To qualify for LR Consultant 2, applicants must meet ALL of the following qualifications:
3 years of professional experience in Human Resources
At least 1 year of professional experience that includes experience assisting, conducting, or leading employee investigations involving misconduct and/or performance concerns.
Education in Human Resources or a related field may substitute for experience as follows: a bachelor's degree or higher for one (1) year, and an associate's degree for six (6) months.
All applicants who meet the above experience/education requirements will be further evaluated based on the following:
Experience with:
Interpretation and application of relevant State and Federal employment laws including ADA, FMLA and FLSA and interpretation in a union environment
Managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment with sense of urgency, strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to meet deadlines
Participation in the review and development of HR policies, operational practice and compliance
Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain effective business partnerships and positive work culture
Demonstrated critical thinking, research, and analytical skills with the ability to gather, evaluate, and interpret information, exercise sound judgment, and develop objective, well-supported recommendations
Demonstrated ability to communicate clearly and effectively in a manner that facilitates mutual understanding
Customer-focused approached ground in active listening, empathy, and solution-oriented problem-solving to deliver positive user experiences
Preferred Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field with public sector HR experience
Knowledge of State of Minnesota personnel laws, administrative procedures, collective bargaining agreements, and HR systems such as SEMA4, or HR reporting tools, and HR case management systems such as Laborsoft, and proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Outlook, TEAMS, Forms)
Experience representing management in grievance hearings, mediations, arbitration, or statewide bargaining.
Experience assisting with or conducting employee investigations involving misconduct and performance concerns, including gathering facts, documenting findings, and maintaining confidentiality through the investigative process.
Demonstrated professionalism, neutrality, empathy, and sound judgment in sensitive situations
Strongly Preferred Qualifications
Experience conducting or leading employee investigations involving misconduct, performance concerns, harassment, discrimination, or policy violations including preparing investigative reports and recommendations
Analyzing workforce data and trends to support decision making, policy development, workforce strategies, and continuous improvement, including developing and delivering HR or labor relations training
Strong verbal and written communication skills for preparing investigative reports, disciplinary documentation, recommendations, and sensitive communications
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 the federal E-Verify program. Minnesota IT Services is unable to sponsor applicants for work visas, including F-1 STEM OPT extensions, and cannot complete Form I-9 or any other documentation requiring employer participation in E-Verify. All applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of application.
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.
