Job Details

Working Title: Regional Human Resources Consultant (Human Resources Consultant 1)
Job Class: Human Resources Consultant 1
Agency: Corrections Dept

• Job ID: 96285
• Location: Shakopee
• Telework Eligible: Yes - up to 50%
• Full/Part Time: Full-Time
• Regular/Temporary: Unlimited
• Who May Apply: Open to all qualified job seekers
• Date Posted: 08/12/2026
• Closing Date: 08/24/2026
• Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit: Corrections Dept / Corrections-CO-CS-Confidential
• Division/Unit: Minn Corr Facl - Shakopee / SHK Human Resources Staff
• Work Shift/Work Hours: Day Shift
• Days of Work: Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 4:30pm
• 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

The work you'll do is more than just a job.

In this position you will provide HR leadership and contribute to the advancement of the DOC's mission and objectives by performing a variety of advanced professional personnel management functions and services. The position provides HR consultation in support of a Regional Human Resources Director to administer the functional responsibilities of the department.You will serve as a business partner with executive management, directors, supervisors and managers, outside agency partners and with labor union representatives and leaders. You will be responsible for consulting, advising and recommending solutions to employees and management on a range of employee relations matters such as:

• Performance management
• Labor Relations
• Bargaining unit contract, legal, and policy compliance
• Conducting investigations and responding to grievances
• Developing and leading HR trainings

This position is eligible for up to a 50% hybrid telework arrangement. With a telework arrangement, additional onsite attendance may be required for team meetings or as requested by management to meet business needs. Completion of a telework agreement will be required. Please review the Telework Policy for details.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

Three (3) years of human resources experience demonstrating expertise and skill in labor relations and consultation including several of the following areas: contract/pay plan interpretation, grievance administration, performance management, conducting employment investigations, developing/conducting training's, and policy development/revision. 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 either experience requirement described above.

Applicants meeting the above qualification will be further assessed on the following:

• Familiarity with collective bargaining process and contract interpretation and administration.
• In-depth knowledge of compensation systems, performance management, FMLA and leave management.
• Thorough knowledge of the federal and state employment laws and related statutes policies and procedures such as: Minnesota Public Employment Labor Relations Act, Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA), Americans with Disability Act, the Minnesota Data Practices Act, State labor agreements and plans, State and Agency policies, Public Employment Labor Relations Law, labor relations processes per Minnesota Management and Budget and the Bureau of Mediation Services, Personnel Rules, MN 43.08, Administrative Procedures.
• Skill in negotiation practices and conducting investigations and/or representing the employer in grievance and arbitration hearings.
• Analytical and problem-solving skills sufficient to analyze and evaluate complex information and provide guidance to management on a variety of HR issues.
• Human relations and communication skills sufficient to create business partnerships, mediate disputes, and persuade others to adopt his/her ideas.
• Advance writing skills sufficient to organize ideas, conceptualize problems, and categorize relevant and irrelevant data narrative reports.
• Ability to create and nurture a performance-based culture that supports efforts to accomplish the organizational mission and goals.
• Exercise discretion and sound judgment in decision-making practices while handling sensitive, controversial and confidential processes and decisions.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's or advanced degree in Human Resources or a related degree program, such as Business Administration, Public Administration, Psychology, or Organizational Behavior.
• Experience providing lead work direction and guidance to other professional and technical HRM staff.
• Knowledge of Minnesota Department of Corrections' operations and human resources policies and procedures.
• Experience working in a unionized environment.
• Human resources experience in a continuous, 24-hour operations organization
• Experience working within a State of Minnesota agency.

Physical Requirements

The selected finalist is required to review and sign a Physical Demands Analysis (PDA) for this position. For a copy of the PDA, please email Cathy Bisser at [email protected] . This position will require Tuberculosis screening prior to hire.

Additional Requirements

The selection process may include screening the top candidate(s) on their criminal history, predatory offender registration, offender associations and/or other applicable background information in accordance with Department of Corrections' policy. Top candidate(s) must pass a criminal history check which includes successful completion of all sentencing and/or restitution requirements of law enforcement jurisdictions, including probation.

Employment history/reference checks, including incidents of sexual harassment, will also be conducted on the top candidate(s) in accordance with Department of Corrections' policy. This may include a review of job performance and discipline records.

New employees will be fingerprinted within the first 30 days of employment.

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 Careers Help Desk at 651-259-3637 or email [email protected] . For additional information about the application process, go to http://www.mn.gov/careers .

Contact

If you have questions about this position, contact Cathy Bisser at [email protected] .

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 Cathy Bisser at [email protected] .