Labor Relations & Compliance Consultant - Human Resources Consultant​/Day Shift

Working Title:

Labor Relations & Compliance Consultant Job Class:
Human Resources Consultant 1

Agency:
Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs

• Work Shift/
  
  Work Hours:
  
  Day Shift / 8:00 am - 4:30 pm
• Job
• Location:
  
  Minneapolis
• Telework Eligible:
  Yes
  - Please note this position is telework eligible and required to work in-person for at least 50% of scheduled workdays each month.
• Full/Part Time:
  Full-Time
• Regular/Temporary:
  Unlimited
• Who May Apply:
  Open to all qualified job seekers
• Date Posted: 08/27/2026
• Closing Date: 09/11/2026
• Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit:
  Veterans Affairs Dept / Veterans Affairs-Confid
• Division/Unit:
  Department of Veterans Affairs / Human Resources Minneapolis
• Days of Work:
  Monday
  - Friday
• Travel Required:
  
  No
• Salary Range: $35.30 - $52.35 / hourly; $73,706 - $109,306 / annually
• Classified Status:
  Classified
• Bargaining Unit/Union: 217 - Confidential/Unrep
• FLSA Status:
  Exempt
  - Administrative
• Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities:
  Yes

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.

This position administers collective bargaining agreements and participates in the bargaining process. Additionally, the incumbent will investigate and review investigations of complaints of harassment, vulnerable adult allegations, employee misconduct, and performance issues. The incumbent will be responsible to provide advice, consultation, training, process review on Employment Law compliance (FMLA, Workers Comp, OSHA and WESA) including policies, procedures, and directives.

This position requires the incumbent to be on site at 5101 Minnehaha Ave, Minneapolis, MN at least 50% or more of the time with some opportunity to perform work from a telework location.

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• Three (3) years of Human Resources experience which demonstrates knowledge sufficient to advise and consult management and staff in the following areas:
• Labor Relations and
• Employment Law

NOTE:

A bachelor’s or advanced degree in Human Resources or a related degree program, such as Business Administration, Public Administration, Psychology, and Organizational Behavior, may substitute for one year of experience described above.

• Knowledge of Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA), Workers Compensation and Unemployment Insurance
• Critical-thinking and problem-solving skills sufficient to analyze and evaluate complex information, research and evaluate alternatives, independently make sound decisions, resolve conflicts and provide guidance on a variety of HR issues
• Experience with human resources information systems (HRIS)
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment
• Communication skills sufficient to explain sensitive, controversial and confidential information to employees, management and staff in a clear and concise manner
• Ability to adapt to change, lead change, and be resilient in a potentially ambiguous environment

• Bachelor’s or advanced degree in Human Resources or a related degree program, such as Business Administration, Public Administration, Psychology, and Organizational Behavior
• Advanced level human resources experience (e.g. HR Specialist 3 or higher)
• Human resources experience in continuous 24-hour operations
• Knowledge of pertinent state and federal employment laws (e.g., MS Chapter 43A, ADA, FLSA, EEOC, Human Rights Act, I-9 Immigration Law, Unemployment, Personnel Rules, Administrative Procedures, MN Government Data Practices) collective bargaining agreements, and other relevant personnel policies and procedures
• State or other public sector labor relations experience with planning and conducting employee investigations

• 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.
• 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…