Director, Human Resources Business Partners

Minneapolis Public Schools; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 129,000 - 163,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Director of Human Resources Business Partners to lead labor relations and employee engagement strategies. This pivotal role involves managing complex functions, advising staff, and ensuring compliance with labor agreements. The successful candidate will collaborate with leadership to develop negotiation strategies, analyze trends, and enhance employee relations practices. Join a dynamic team committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace that prioritizes the needs of its community. This is a unique opportunity to make a significant impact in the public sector while advancing your career in human resources.

Benefits

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

HSA & FSA

Retirement plan

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required with 4 years of labor relations experience.
• Strong knowledge of labor negotiations and public sector management.

Responsibilities

• Directs Employee Relations team and manages labor relations.
• Serves as lead negotiator on major contracts and advises staff.

Skills

Labor Negotiations

Conflict Resolution

Employee Relations

Data Analysis

Contract Management

Public Sector Knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources

Degree in Labor Relations

Job description

Below is specific information for you to consider about this position.

Job Title: Director, Human Resources Business Partners and Requisition ID number: 102916

Close Date: 11:59 PM on

Organizational Unit: Labor Relations/Employee Relations (10000138)

Site: Davis Center (0001)

FTE: 1.0; this is based on full-time equivalency with 1.0 being full time

Union: MACA(02)

Functional Area: Administrative

Salary Range: $129,904 - $162,232

Benefits: Dental insurance | Health insurance | Vision insurance | Paid time off | HSA & FSA | Retirement plan

Resume and Cover Letter are mandatory to apply for any position.

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SUMMARY

Under general supervision, directs a variety of complex functions in labor and employee relations including advising, counseling, supporting, and training District staff to assure proper administration and compliance of labor agreements and employee due process.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS -- Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include any of the following representative duties, knowledge, and skills. This list is ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY, and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and duties performed by incumbents of this class. Employees are required to be in attendance and prepared to begin work at their assigned work location on the specified days and hours. Factors such as regular attendance at the job are not routinely listed in job descriptions, but are an essential function. Essential duties and responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Directs the activities and staff of the Employee Relations team; manages labor relations including mediation, dispute resolution, employee discipline, negotiations, contract administration and implementation; advises, counsels, supports, and trains District managers on collective bargaining issues; maintains collaborative working relationships with the union representatives.
• Collaborates with Cabinet and department heads to translate their organizational needs into labor negotiations strategies.
• Serves as the lead negotiator on major contracts.
• Exercises independent judgment within policy guidelines; analyzes issues and recommends solutions.
• Develops infrastructure to assure that effective systems are in place to address contract administration and due process issues; analyzes discipline, grievance and arbitration trends; develops comprehensive negotiations plan to assure cost containment and alignment with district goals.
• Reviews and analyzes disciplinary, arbitration, and grievance data to determine trends; develops recommendations for revised policies and procedures; coordinates development of the approach to labor negotiations; serves as a lead negotiator on labor agreements; provides training and advice to staff on their roles on the negotiations team.
• Manages assigned staff, and assigns tasks, programmatic responsibilities, and projects; evaluates performance, resolves workload and technical issues, and assures that goals are defined and achieved; develops staff skills and training plans, and conducts performance evaluations.
• Directs administration of labor contracts, including facilitating labor/management meetings, interpreting and advising on the implementation of contract language, and preparing memorandums of agreement to amend terms and conditions of employment.
• Manages employee due process issues; advises and counsels staff, collects information, directs investigations, conducts meetings, and develops recommendations on employee performance and misconduct matters; prepares agreements, action plans, reports and resolutions as needed.
• Coordinates Employee Relations responsibilities within and across the Human Resources department to ensure high levels of service delivery to schools and departments.
• Evaluates and responds to grievances, and advises staff on appropriate response; coordinates grievance meetings, mediations, arbitrations, hearings, and settlement conferences; negotiates and drafts settlement agreements.
• Prepares and presents reports on Employee Relations issues.
• Enthusiastically promotes the Superintendent’s goals and priorities in compliance with all policies and procedures.
• Maintains absolute confidentiality of work-related issues, records and MPS information

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education, Training and Experience Guidelines
Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources, Labor Relations, Business or Public Administration; AND four (4) years of experience in Labor Relations, preferably in the public sector; OR an equivalent combination of education, training and experience as determined by Human Resources

Knowledge of:

• Principles, practices and strategies for labor negotiations and labor relations.
• Principles of contract negotiation, contract management, and collective bargaining agreements.
• Principles and practices of public sector administrative management, including cost accounting, budgeting, purchasing, contract management, customer service and employee supervision.
• State and Federal laws, statutes, rules, codes and regulations governing labor relations and collective bargaining agreements. Knowledge of Minneapolis Civil Service Rules
• Organizational and functional responsibilities of HR Department work groups.
• Principles of confidential records and file management.

Skill in:

• Resolving disputes and grievances, and bringing people together to solve problems.
• Defining issues and problems, collecting data, analyzing information, and making logical conclusions based on facts.
• Analyzing problems and recommending effective solutions.
• Interpreting a variety of technical instructions and managing abstract and concrete variables.
• Researching, collecting, analyzing, and preparing data and generating reports.
• Assessing and prioritizing multiple tasks, projects and demands.
• Providing effective customer service.
• Reviewing documents and extracting relevant information.
• Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with co-workers and clients.
• Using initiative and independent judgment within established procedural guidelines.
• Operating a personal computer using standard and specialized software.
• Communicating effectively verbally and in writing.

LICENSE AND CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS
A valid Minnesota State Driver’s License may be required.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING ENVIRONMENT
Work is performed in a standard office environment which requires occasionally lifting such articles as file boxes or heavier materials with help from others and/or lifting and carrying light objects frequently. A job in this category may require walking or standing to a significant degree or may involve sitting most of the time with long periods of computer work and heavy phone usage.

ORGANIZATIONAL INFORMATION

• Bargaining Unit: MACA
• Grade: 79
• FLSA Status: Exempt
• Job Group: Human Resources
• Revised: January 1, 2019

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Final candidates may be invited to interview with a committee. Final appointment to this position will be contingent upon passing a criminal background check.

COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY:
Diversity is one of Minneapolis Public Schools core values and is essential to our goal of putting children first and making them college-ready. Diversity of our workforce provides us with a competitive advantage and allows us to better understand, communicate with and educate our diverse student body. Minneapolis Public Schools will not deny anyone the opportunity for training or employment because of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, gender or gender identity, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, disability, sexual orientation, age, family care leave status, or veteran status.

Minneapolis Public Schools strongly encourages diverse candidates to apply.

Posting Notes: | 12:01 AM On | Labor Relations/Employee Relations (10000138) | Davis Center (0001) | Administrative