Employee Relations Consultant - Labor Relations Consultant 2

Minnesota Careers

$73K — $109K *
Education, Government & Non-Profit
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 3+ years of experience in employee or labor relations
  • Knowledge of contract administration, grievance processing, and collective bargaining
  • Experience advising management on employee relations issues and disciplinary actions
  • Proven ability to conduct employment investigations and recommend corrective actions
  • Familiarity with State and Federal labor laws
  • Skilled in writing formal reports and memorandums
  • Ability to communicate sensitive HR decisions effectively

Responsibilities

  • Oversee labor and employee relations functions
  • Handle disputes and conduct thorough investigations
  • Provide guidance and training to managers on labor agreements
  • Advise on employee performance and misconduct issues
  • Review and update HR policies to align with current laws and practices

Benefits

  • Telework eligible with specific guidelines
  • Full-time schedule Monday to Friday
  • Working in a supportive environment focused on employee experiences
  • Opportunity to contribute to public sector HR management
  • Potential for multiple vacancies to be filled, increasing job security
Full Job Description
Job Details

Working Title: Employee Relations Consultant
Job Class: Labor Relations Consultant 2
Agency: Revenue Department
  • Job ID: 96080
  • Location: St. Paul
  • Telework Eligible: Yes
  • Full/Part Time: Full-Time
  • Regular/Temporary: Unlimited
  • Who May Apply: Open to all qualified job seekers
  • Date Posted: 08/08/2026
  • Closing Date: 08/24/2026
  • Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit: Revenue Department / Revenue-Confidential
  • Division/Unit: Human Resource Management / HRM-Labor Relations
  • Work Shift/Work Hours: Day Shift
  • 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

Job Summary

Join the Human Resource Management Team at Revenue! We are dedicated to supporting employees through their entire employment journey at Revenue by providing strategic guidance and assistance while ensuring a seamless and positive experience. We strive to live the balance between supporting Revenue and the people who make Revenue what it is.

As a Employee Relations Consultant, your role is essential in fostering a positive employee experience at the Department of Revenue overseeing labor and employee relations functions. As a key member of Labor Relations Unit, your responsibilities include handling disputes, conducting investigations, and offering guidance and training to managers and supervisors on labor agreements and employment plans. You will be responsible for advising on employee misconduct and performance issues, as well as reviewing and updating HR policies.

Employees living within 50 miles of the office will be required to work in the office at least 50% of the time each month. Employees may reside outside the state of Minnesota if they live in a state bordering Minnesota and are within 50 miles of the primary work location. Existing employees who were approved to telework from a bordering state and more than 50 miles from their work location before June 1, 2025, may retain this arrangement unless they move farther away.

This posting may be used to fill multiple vacancies.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications
  • Three (3) years of professional human resources experience in employee relations or labor relations
  • Knowledge and experience in contract administration and interpretation, grievance processing, applying labor relations principles and practices of collective bargaining
  • Experience consulting with managers and supervisors on employee and labor relations issues including disciplinary actions.
  • Experience in conducting employment investigations and recommending appropriate corrective action to management
  • Knowledge and experience interpreting and applying relevant State and Federal Laws
  • Experience in writing formal reports and memorandums
  • Experience communicating sensitive or controversial decisions to managers and supervisors on HR practices and procedures while demonstrating the ability to establish and maintain effective business partnerships.

Preferred Qualifications
  • Experience in public sector industry or government entities
  • Experience working in a unionized environment handling complex union contracts
  • Knowledge of the State of Minnesota's human resources system and administrative principles, and personnel practices
  • Experience reviewing and responding to data practices request for personnel records
  • Experience in project management and process improvement initiatives and change management

Physical Requirements

Requires occasional moving of articles such as boxes, accounting records, laptop computer, and portable printer.

Additional Requirements

As part of an offer of employment, a fingerprint-based background check will be conducted in accordance with IRS Publication 1075. This will include, but is not limited to, verification of degrees and licensures, state and federal criminal history checks, and a review of tax filing and payment history. All individual income tax filing and payment obligations must be current prior to interviewing for this position.

Must be legally authorized to work in country of employment without sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., H1B status).The Department of Revenue is unable to provide sponsorship for work visas. Applicants must be eligible to work in the United States at the start of employment. MDOR does not participate in E-Verify.

Application Details

How to Apply

Select "Apply for Job" at the top of this page. If you have questions about applying for jobs, contact the job information line at 651-259-3637 or email [email protected] s. For additional information about the application process, go to http://www.mn.gov/careers .

If you have questions about the position, contact Tanya Cimenski at [email protected] or 651-556-6160 .

To receive consideration as a Connect 700 Program applicant, apply online, email the Job ID#, the Working Title and your valid Proof of Eligibility Certificate by the closing date to Tanya Cimenski at [email protected] .

If you need a reasonable accommodation for this interview and/or testing process, please contact the Department of Revenue ADA Coordinator at [email protected] .

Contact

If you have questions about this position, contact Tanya Cimenski at [email protected] or 651-556-6160 .

To receive consideration as a Connect 700 Program applicant, apply online, email the Job ID#, the Working Title and your valid Proof of Eligibility Certificate by the closing date to Tanya Cimenski at [email protected] .

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