Labor Relations Manager

Working Title: Labor Relations Manager

Job Class: Labor Relations Manager

Agency: Children Youth & Families Dept

• Job ID : 96166

• Location : St. Paul

• Telework Eligible : Yes*, up to 50%

• Full/Part Time : Full-Time

• Regular/Temporary : Limited, expected to last up to 3/30/2027.

• Who May Apply : Open to all qualified job seekers.

• Date Posted : 09/03/2026

• Closing Date : 09/14/2026

• Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit : DCYF / Managerial

• Division/Unit : DCYF / Human Resources

• Work Shift : Day Shift

• Work Hours : 8:00 AM -4:30 PM

• Days of Work : Monday - Friday

• Travel Required : No*

• Salary Range: $46.51 - $66.81 / hourly; $97,112 - $139,499 / annually

• Classified Status : Unclassified

• Bargaining Unit/Union : 220 - Manager/Unrep

• End Date : 03/30/2027

• FLSA Status : Exempt - Executive

• Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities ( : No

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.

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

**This position is temporary and includes full state fringe benefits; the position is expected to last up to 3/30/2027.

***Current state employees may request and take an unclassified leave if they should be offered and accept this appointment, please refer to your labor contract/salary plan for more details.

*****This position was previously posted 8/08 - 8/17. Current applicants need not reapply.

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

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

Demonstrated leadership experience which may include any of the following:

• Experience as a supervisor, team lead, lead worker, OR project lead*

• 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 committee, such as an Employee Resource Group (ERG) which the experience must also include:

*A project lead provides leadership, guidance, and advanced specialized technical expertise for a team doing evaluation, development, design, testing, and/or implementation in a project environment.

AND

Five (5) years of experience 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

• 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, Juris Doctorate, or related field as determined by the agency.

• Variety of experiences working effectively with others from different backgrounds and cultures.

Additional Requirements

It is the policy of the Department of Children, Youth, and Families that the individual selected for this position successfully complete a background investigation prior to employment, that may include the following components:

• Reference check

• Criminal Background check

• Fingerprinting check (MNJIS/CJIS)

• Driver's License Check

• Personnel File Review: all current and former public sector employees

• Additional assessment may be required during the interview process

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 View phone number on click.appcast.io or email View email address on click.appcast.io . Please indicate what assistance is needed.