Essential/Required Qualifications:

• A BA/BS degree in Human Resources or related field plus a minimum of 8 years labor relations experience.
• Experience must include serving as a lead or second chair in major labor contract negotiations, as well as an active role in grievance processing and advising on union contract interpretation.
• Evidence of excellent written and oral communication skills, to include public speaking.
• Demonstrated experience in effectively participating in collaborative, team-oriented environments with individuals from diverse communities and cultures.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in using Google Suite and Microsoft Excel.
• Strong interpersonal relationship skills.
• Experience facilitating and leading teams.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Masters Degree in Human Resources/Industrial Relations.
• Experience serving on a labor management committee or other labor management initiatives.
• Union organizing campaign experience.
• Knowledge of MN statutes relating to public sector collective bargaining.
• Experience working as a human resources generalist in a large, complex organization with multiple stakeholders.

ABOUT THE JOB
The Office of Human Resources is recruiting a Senior Labor Relations Consultant to join our Employee and Labor Relations Center of Expertise and Consulting team. This position reports to the Senior Director of Employee and Labor Relations and serves as a lead or second-chair negotiator for the University in labor contract negotiations. The responsibilities include but are not limited to consulting on employee and labor relations matters, developing contract proposals, negotiating contracts, facilitating labor
management committees, and oversight of the grievance process and writing grievance decisions. This position partners with senior leadership to design, update and implement effective labor relations strategies.

The University of Minnesota has collective bargaining agreements with the MN Building & Construction Trades Council (umbrella agreement for 19 affiliates), the University Education Association (Duluth & Crookston faculty), AFSCME Council 5 Locals 3937 & 3801 Technical, Locals 3800 & 3801 Clerical and Local 3260 Health Care, Teamsters Local 320, LELS Local 196, Graphic Printers Union Locals 1M &1B and IBEW Local 292.

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Collaborates with senior leadership to develop and execute proactive labor and management relations strategies and actions to ensure productive labor relations.
• Partners with OHR functional leaders to identify the University’s goals and principles in the collective bargaining process and develops the bargaining strategy for each bargaining round with each union.
• Serves as lead or second-chair negotiator on behalf of the University during union contract negotiations and Bureau of Mediation Services mediation; provides information and conducts bargaining analyses with various University constituents before, during and throughout the duration of the contract negotiation process.
• Chairs or facilitates labor management committees, task forces, or related initiatives.
• Consults on contract interpretation and related labor issues to ensure compliance with federal and state laws, University policies and practices, and applicable collective bargaining agreements
• Serves as the hearing officer for union grievances at the final step preceding arbitration. Assists the Office of General Counsel as needed in preparation and presentation of grievances at arbitration.
• Collaborates with OHR senior leadership to manage University responses to union organizing activity and coordinates responses to union election campaigns, including training of management personnel, interfacing with unions and the Bureau of Mediation Services.
• Develops and delivers labor training for supervisors and HR community.

The University of Minnesota’s Office of Human Resources (OHR) works as a strategic partner to provide the workforce and organizational capabilities that support excellence in the University and serve the employment needs of our faculty, staff, and student workers. Our vision is to create the diverse workplace of the future where people are engaged, connected, thriving, and achieving. OHR is committed to an excellent employee experience, offering a flexible work environment that meets the needs of our team members. Flexible work arrangements may include flexibility in schedule and/or work location. All UMN employees are expected to follow applicable public health and safety
procedures.

Application:

• Include a cover letter, resume and writing sample
• First review of applications will be May 10, 2023
  

Applications must be submitted online. To be considered for this position, please click the Apply button and follow the instructions. You will be given the opportunity to complete an online application for the position and attach a cover letter and resume.

Additional documents may be attached after application by accessing your "My Job Applications" page and uploading documents in the "My Cover Letters and Attachments" section.

To request an accommodation during the application process, please e-mail employ@umn.edu or call (612) 624-UOHR (8647).

The University recognizes and values the importance of diversity and inclusion in enriching the employment experience of its employees and in supporting the academic mission. The University is committed to attracting and retaining employees with varying identities and backgrounds.

The University of Minnesota provides equal access to and opportunity in its programs, facilities, and employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, gender, age, marital status, disability, public assistance status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression. To learn more about diversity at the U: http://diversity.umn.edu

Any offer of employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a background check. Our presumption is that prospective employees are eligible to work here. Criminal convictions do not automatically disqualify finalists from employment.

Please note: All employees at the University of Minnesota are required to comply with the University’s Administrative Policy: COVID-19 Vaccination and Safety Protocol by either providing proof of being fully vaccinated on their first day of employment, or complete a request for an exemption for medical exemption or religious reasons. To learn more please visit: https://safe-campus.umn.edu/return-campus/get-the-vax

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