Labor Relations Manager

Working Title: Labor Relations Manager

Job Class: Labor Relations Manager

Agency: Children Youth & Families Dept

• Job ID : 80295

• Location : St. Paul

• Telework Eligible : Yes

• Full/Part Time : Full-Time

• Regular/Temporary : Unlimited

• Who May Apply : Open to all qualified job seekers

• Date Posted : 09/17/2024

• Closing Date : 10/07/2024

• Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit : Children, Youth, and Families Dept /DCYF Central Office/Managerial Plan

• Division/Unit : DCYF - Central Office / Operations Division/Human Resources

• Work Shift: Day Shift

• Work Hours : 8:00 am - 4:30 pm

• Days of Work : Monday - Friday

• Travel Required : No

• Salary Range: $43.38 - $62.41 / hourly; $90,577 - $130,312 / annually

• Classified Status : Classified

• Bargaining Unit/Union : 220 - Manager/Unrep

• FLSA Status : Exempt - Executive

• Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities (~~~/) : Yes

The Department of Children, Youth, and Families is unable to provide sponsorship for work visas. Applicants must be eligible to work in the United States at the start of employment. DCYF 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.

In the 2023 legislative session, the Governor's Office, Minnesota legislature, and leaders for children and families worked in partnership to pass legislation establishing the Department of Children, Youth, and Families (DCYF) to create a sustainable, public face for children's issues in state government. This new cabinet-level agency brings together programs centered on children and families, including child care and early learning, child support, child safety and permanency, economic support and food assistance, and youth opportunity. The Department of Children, Youth, and Families (DCYF) Agency became effective on July 1, 2024.

_***_ Telework (~~~) (Within Minnesota or neighboring states) and flexible hours options are available .***

The Department of Children, Youth, and Families (DCYF) is excited to announce that we are hiring a Labor Relations Manager. The Labor Relations Manager will contribute to DCYF mission, vision, and objectives. In partnership with our Human Resources Director (HRD4) you will:

• Manage the work unit

• Instruct, and train direct and indirect staff,

• Ensure that other human resource staff in the department receive development opportunities and experience in LR consulting, employee relations, and investigative standards and best practices.

Minimum Qualifications

• Supervisory or other leadership experience

• Team lead, project lead, or experience consulting on performance management and coaching AND one of the following:

• Completion of a State leadership development program, such as Emerging Leaders Institute (ELI) or Senior Leadership Institute (SLI)

• Completion of a similar or equivalent leadership development program through another organization

• A paid or unpaid position leading a program or chairing a board or committee.

• This experience must also include: 1+ years of identifying issues, goals, and strategic actions

• 100+ hours per year time commitment

AND

5 years of related labor or employee relations experience, including experience in collective bargaining negotiations, contract administration and interpretations, conducting investigations, writing investigative reports, and hearing and responding to grievances.

• Demonstrated leadership experience including skills in conflict management and consensus building with diverse groups to solve sensitive problems and management skills to analyze and resolve ambiguous or controversial situations and make difficult situations.

• Experience developing collaborative working relationships with employees, management, and unions.

Preferred Qualifications

• Must have a variety of experiences working effectively with others from different backgrounds and cultures.

• Leadership experience in human resources or labor relations at the State of Minnesota or other government sectors.

• Experience in investigative principles and techniques for conducting employee investigations and in assessing and recommending appropriate corrective action to management.

• Experience with the State of Minnesota's personnel system, policies, administrative procedures, and state and federal laws.

• Master's Degree in Human Resources or related field as determined by the agency.

• Juris Doctorate

Additional Requirements

REFERENCE/BACKGROUND CHECKS - DCYF will conduct reference checks to verify job-related credentials and a 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 ~~~ or email ~~~ . Please indicate what assistance is needed.