Labor Relations Manager

Labor Relations ManagerThe Department of Children, Youth, and Families 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.The State of Minnesota is committed to equity and inclusion, and invests in employees by providing benefits, support resources, and training and development opportunities.Minimum Qualifications: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 organizationA 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.ANDFive (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:Reference checkCriminal Background checkFingerprinting check (MNJIS/CJIS)Driver's License CheckPersonnel File Review: all current and former public sector employeesAdditional assessment may be required during the interview processAN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYERMinnesota 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.