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NEOGOV · 3 days ago

Human Resources Investigations and Employee Relations Specialist

Hastings, MN

Full-time

Hybrid

Entry, Mid Level

$74K/yr - $115K/yr

1+ years exp

Dakota County is Minnesota’s third largest county, striving for excellence in public service with a focus on inclusivity and community reflection. The Human Resources Investigations and Employee Relations Specialist will conduct workplace investigations, assist with labor relations processes, and maintain labor relations policies while fostering a positive work environment.

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Responsibilities

Conduct workplace investigations of employee complaints alleging violation of County policies, collective bargaining agreements, and applicable workplace laws and regulations

Assist with labor relation processes, including contract negotiations and interpretation, investigating alleged or perceived unfair labor practices, field and respond to grievances

Maintain and implement labor relations policies and procedures

Participate in labor relations committees

Liaise with union business agents on day-to-day requests and needs

Ensure that collective bargaining agreements are accurate and timely processed

Field and respond to employee relations inquiries from staff in consultation with appropriate internal stakeholders

Provide training, education, and instruction to customers/stakeholders on a variety of topics

May represent the County as a subject matter expert to external agencies

May provide guidance on best practices for performance management, progressive discipline, employee relations, and personnel related issues

Other duties as assigned

Qualification

Conducting workplace investigationsNegotiating labor agreementsMicrosoft Office proficiencyHRIS knowledgeLabor relations knowledgeCommunication skillsWork independentlyOrganizational skills

Required

Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Human Resources or a related field

One year of experience in negotiating, interpreting and/or administering labor agreements

One year of experience in conducting workplace investigations

An equivalent combination of education and experience which must include at least one year of experience in conducting workplace investigations AND one year of experience in negotiation, interpreting, and/or administering labor agreements

Demonstrated knowledge and experience in negotiating, interpreting and/or administering labor agreements

Demonstrated knowledge of investigations and examinations in labor/management relations

Demonstrated ability to work independently

Ability and skill to develop, design, implement and monitor comprehensive programs, systems, policies and procedures in the labor relations examination areas

Comprehensive knowledge and advanced skills in Microsoft Office programs and HRIS

Knowledge of wage and hour laws and regulations, management/labor relations trends, human resource practices and principles

Knowledge of government functions and organizations affecting county government

Ability to work efficiently and effectively while working on multi projects at one time

Ability to establish and maintain positive, cooperative and meaningful working relationships with County staff, representatives of government and private sector, policy-makers, the general public, and elected officials

Ability to understand and apply rules, ordinances, standards and guidelines

Excellent oral and written communication skills and the ability to deliver messages and communications professionally and positively

Ability to organize work tasks and use time effectively