Senior Employee & Labor Relations Strategist

HealthPartners, Inc.; BLOOMINGTON, Northern (MN, KY); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work arrangement

Onsite 3 days a week

Job summary

HealthPartners is seeking a Senior Employee and Labor Relations Consultant – Human Resources to serve as a strategic advisor to leaders across the organization. The role emphasizes labor relations, policy interpretation, investigations, and training on employment law and HR best practices.

Responsibilities include guiding union and non-union environments, managing complex investigations, and supporting a compliant, inclusive workplace.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources or related field or equivalent experience.
• Five years of progressively responsible experience in labor and/or employee relations or related field.
• Experience managing complex investigations and advising senior leaders.
• Experience responding to regulatory agencies (e.g., EEOC, MDHR, WDWD).
• Expert-level knowledge of employment and labor law and HR best practices (e.g., FMLA, ADA, Title VII, FLSA).
• Experience working in union and non-union environments.

Responsibilities

• Employee and Labor Relations Consultation: provide guidance on policies, union contracts, and employment laws; mediate conflicts; conduct complex investigations; advise on performance management and corrective actions; develop training on employment law and policies.
• Labor Relations and Union Engagement: support labor relations in assigned areas; investigate grievances; participate in negotiations and union planning; represent the organization in labor-management committees.
• Accommodations: advise on ADA accommodations, leave administration, and return-to-work programs.
• Legal and Regulatory Response: lead responses to EEOC/MDHR/WDWD charges, DOL complaints, lawsuits, and regulatory surveys.
• Data Analysis, Reporting, and Continuous Improvement: review ER/LR data, identify trends, and drive program improvements.

Skills

Investigation skills

Conflict resolution

Coaching leaders

Negotiation skills

Regulatory guidance

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR

Master's degree preferred

Job description

HealthPartners is seeking a Senior Employee and Labor Relations Consultant – Human Resources to serve as a strategic advisor to leaders across the organization. The role emphasizes labor relations, policy interpretation, investigations, and training on employment law and HR best practices.

Responsibilities include guiding union and non-union environments, managing complex investigations, and supporting a compliant, inclusive workplace.