Dakota County · 1 day ago
Human Resources Investigations and Employee Relations Specialist
Hastings, MN
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
$74K/yr - $115K/yr
1+ years expDakota County is Minnesota’s third largest county, dedicated to excellence in public service and fostering an inclusive environment. The Human Resources Investigations and Employee Relations Specialist will perform investigative and employee relations duties, conduct workplace investigations, assist with labor relation processes, and maintain labor relations policies.
Government Administration
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
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
Preferred
Master's degree in Human Resources, Labor/Management Relations, Industrial Relations, or a closely related field
PHR/SHRM Certifications or similar
Previous public sector experience is strongly preferred
Benefits
Comprehensive and affordable medical, dental, vision, and other benefits
Excellent work-life balance
Generous paid time off (accrual rate starts at four weeks per year)
Eleven paid holidays each year and one floating holiday
Pension with a generous employer contribution
Ability to work from home some of the time
Company
Dakota County
Located in the thriving Twin Cities metropolitan area, Dakota County offers a unique blend of urban, suburban and rural communities.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Elmore Roundtree
Chair, Co-Founder, Black Employee Network (BEN) Dakota County ERG
Andreea Grochowski
MNCHOICES Assessor
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