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Working Title: Human Resources Business Partner

Job Class: Human Resources Specialist 2

Agency: Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs

• Who May Apply : Open to all qualified job seekers

• Date Posted : 04/16/2024

• Closing Date : 04/29/2024

• Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit : Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs / Vets Home-Silver Bay-Confid

• Division/Unit : Human Resources / Minnesota Veterans Home-Silver Bay

• Work Shift/Work Hours : Day Shift / 8:00am-4:30pm

• Days of Work : Monday - Friday

• Travel Required : Yes/10%

• Salary Range: $26.64 - $39.06 / hourly; $55,624 - $81,557 / annually

• Classified Status : Classified

• Bargaining Unit/Union : 217 - Confidential/Unrep

• FLSA Status : Nonexempt

• Telework Eligible : Yes(This position is eligible for a hybrid schedule and will require to be in the office at least 3 days per week)

• Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities (https://mn.gov/mmb/careers/diverse-workforce/people-with-disabilities/connect700/) : Yes

Make a difference in the lives of Minnesotans.

The work you’ll do is more than just a job. Join the talented, engaged and inclusive workforce dedicated to creating a better Minnesota.

It pays to consider a rewarding career with the Minnesota Veterans Home (MVH) in Silver Bay! You may be eligible for a new hire bonus of $5,000!

Earn a competitive wage, have affordable and comprehensive insurance benefits, a retirement plan, paid time off, and more!

This position performs professional Human Resources guidance and consultation in the areas of classification, labor relations, compensation, staffing and selection and strategic recruitment for the Division/Home to ensure the requirement of all Division/Home specific goals, personnel statutes, collective bargaining agreements, personnel rules and administrative procedures are met. This position serves as strategic business partner to Division/Home Management team.

As a HR Business Partner, you would:

• Coordinate and complete full-cycle recruitment and staffing processes in collaboration with hiring supervisors, HR staff and others;

• Research, analyze and document requests to establish new positions and re-classify vacant and occupied positions, in accordance with established job classification policies and procedures;

• Provide professional-level planning and consultation support related to labor relations functions;

• Advise managers, supervisors and employees on a wide range of employment laws and policies to ensure consistency and compliance;

This position is eligible for a hybrid telework schedule and will require to be in the office at least 3 days per week.

*THIS POSITION IS LOCATED IN SILVER BAY, MN - APPROXIMATELY 4.5 HOURS NORTH OF THE TWIN CITIES.

Minimum Qualifications

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

Two years of professional-level Human Resources experience in one or more of the following areas: vacancy-filling, job analysis/classification, compensation, labor relations, and/or employee performance management.

All applicants who meet the above experience requirements will be further evaluated based on the following:

• Experience in labor relations, including contract/pay plan interpretation, grievance administration, labor/management relations, and/or consulting on employee investigations and discipline.

• Ability to interpret employment-related laws, rules, administrative procedures, and/or collective bargaining agreements sufficient to provide consistent and compliant advice and guidance.

• Analysis and problem-solving skills sufficient to evaluate information, research HR issues, recognize problems, identify options/solutions, and make sound decisions and recommendations.

• Skills in using HR information systems (preferably PeopleSoft) sufficient to review and enter employee/position information and track applicant/vacancy-filling status.

• Skills in using word processing and spreadsheet software (preferably Microsoft Word and Excel) sufficient to create and edit correspondence and develop and maintain spreadsheets to track data.

• Communication skills sufficient to effectively explain processes and procedures; compose and edit correspondence and reports; and prepare and present information/training to individuals and groups.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience and skills in administering/coordinating hiring processes, including assessing applicants’ qualifications and working effectively with hiring managers.

• Knowledge of workers' compensation and Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) administration.

Additional Requirements

This position requires successful completion of the following:

• Employment reference checks will be conducted on finalists. This may include a review of documentation related to job performance and contact with the applicant's former employer(s).

• A Minnesota Department of Human Services (DHS) background check may be conducted on the top finalist(s) for the position(s). When conducted, a finalist must pass the DHS background check.

• A Tuberculosis (Mantoux) screening (or chest x-ray) is required prior to employment.

• Finalist may be required to pass a driver's license check.

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.