Director, Talent Manager, HR​/Recruitment

Position: Director of Employee Experience

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Working Title:
Director of Employee Experience

Institution:
Metropolitan State University

Classification

Title:



Human Resources Specialist 3

Bargaining Unit / Union:
217:
Commissioner's Plan - Confidential

City:
St. Paul

FLSA:
Job Exempt

Full Time / Part Time:
Full time

Employment Condition:
Classified - Unlimited

Salary Range:
$30.80 - $45.47

Job Description

Under limited supervision, the Director of Employee Experience provides advanced professional Human Resources services, including consultation with supervisors and employees on Federal/State-mandated programs and special HR initiatives.

This role offers subject matter expertise and strategic HR leadership in areas such as employee/labor relations, classification, compensation/benefits, and performance management.

The incumbent supports administrators, faculty, and staff in fostering a positive workplace culture while ensuring compliance with collective bargaining agreements, Minnesota State policies, and federal/state laws. This position actively participates in the creation of processes and programs, including change initiatives and continuous improvement measures aligned with university strategic priorities.

Additionally, the Director of Employee Experience provides team leadership and training to HR colleagues in the areas of contract interpretation, project management, and transactional processes.

They communicate university strategies, advise on personnel policies, and conduct informational meetings to ensure compliance. Additionally, they guide program managers on interpreting collective bargaining agreements to maintain consistent application and provides labor contract administration training.

This confidential role, as defined by M.S. 13.37, involves accessing labor relations information, supporting management in labor matters, assisting in strike planning, and researching classification and compensation data for salary equity proposals in collective bargaining negotiations.

The values that guide our work include access and opportunity, equity, inclusion and belonging, cultural competence, culturally responsive pedagogy & service, and community engagement. Our educational and work environments are culturally affirming, and innovative to the students and employees we serve.

PRINCIPLE RESPONSIBILITIES AND RESULTS

Federal/State Mandated Program Administration
:

This position is responsible to serve as the university expert regarding the evaluation, determination and implementation of federal and state mandated programs (such as FMLA, ADA, and Worker's Compensation) in addition to all contractually required paid and unpaid leave programs. This position will provide counsel and advice to administrators, directors, faculty and staff regarding the administration of the mandated programs and ensure compliance.

This position will manage, research, and resolve complex issues related to work restrictions, accommodation requirements, and extended leaves. Incumbent will manage the ADA process for the entire campus and will make decisions regarding accommodations as needed including modality of courses, ergonomic issues, and flexible work arrangements. Responsible to gather, analyze and report data. Work directly with HR business partners, employees and supervisors in managing the process for the mandated programs.

Employee and Labor Relations:

Provide advanced employee and labor relations advice regarding interpretation, training and expertise for employees, supervisors, and administrators to ensure understanding of and compliance with State Department (Minnesota Management & Budget) Employee Relations rules, Minnesota State System procedures and policies, along with state and federal laws and regulations, and university policies and procedures. Understand and verify compliance with collective bargaining agreements and personnel plans for assigned departments.

Incumbent must establish and maintain relationships with business units to stay abreast of current and future labor relations issues to help prevent potential labor relations problems. Work with management to guide them through performance management including disciplinary action. This role has access to and utilizes information, documents and data pertaining to labor relations information as defined by M.S. 13.37, maintains confidential files containing collective bargaining proposals and strategies, cost information and other labor relations information as defined by M.S. 13.37, and provides assistance and information in the development of a strike plan.

Participate in discussions/problem solving activities with Labor Relations, SEGIP, or appropriate group for cost projections in the areas of economic or non-economic bargaining proposals and determining the impact of such proposals.

Employee Experience and Performance Management Specialist:

Investigate employee grievances, complaints, and workplace disputes, including Respectful Workplace…