Employee Relations and Leave Coordinator

Mnasa; Minnetonka (MN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Minnetonka Public Schools seeks an Employee Relations and Leave Coordinator to act as the district’s primary expert on leave administration and employee relations for licensed and non-licensed staff, in accordance with law, negotiated agreements, and school policy.

The role conducts investigations, makes findings, advises on discipline and performance coaching, provides labor relations trainings, and serves as liaison with bargaining unit representatives as part of the district's negotiation

Qualifications

• Experience in employee relations and leave administration
• Knowledge of labor law and negotiated agreements
• Ability to coach leaders on performance and behavior
• Experience working with bargaining units is a plus

Responsibilities

• Administer and provide consultation on leaves for all staff in compliance with laws and policies
• Lead investigations and determine findings with recommendations
• Provide training related to labor relations and negotiations
• Serve as a liaison to bargaining unit representatives and support the district's negotiation team

Skills

Employee relations

Leave administration

Investigations

Discipline coaching

Negotiation support

Job description

Summary/Primary Objective of Position:
The Employee Relations and Leave Coordinator supports Minnetonka Public Schools by serving as the district’s primary operational expert for employee leave administration and employee/labor relations. This position processes and provides consultation on all employee leaves, including Minnesota Paid Leave, for licensed and non-licensed staff in accordance with federal and state law, negotiated labor agreements, and School Board policy.

In addition, the coordinator serves as a key employee relations resource by leading investigations, determining investigative findings, and making recommendations regarding discipline, coaching leaders on performance and behavior matters, providing training related to labor relations and negotiations, serving as the primary day-to-day contact for all bargaining unit representatives, and serving as a key member of the district’s negotiation team for all collective bargaining agreements. The position intentionally builds and maintains strong, professional working relationships with bargaining unit representatives. Final determinations related to discipline, settlements, and negotiated agreements are reviewed and approved by the Director of Human Resources or designee.