Human Resources Specialist 2- HR Business Partner

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Working Title:

Human Resources Specialist 2- HR Business Partner

Institution:

Rochester Community and Technical CollegeHuman Resources Specialist 2

Bargaining Unit / Union:

217: Non-Represented Employee Plan

City:

Rochester

FLSA:

Non Job Exempt

Full Time / Part Time:

Full time

Employment Condition:

Classified - Unlimited

Salary Range:

$28.75 - $42.16

Job Description:

The HR Business Partner enhances organizational and individual excellence by working with leaders within the assigned business units and classified and/or unclassified positions to assist with the proper alignment of people, processes, structure, and culture. This position provides HR leadership in Talent Acquisition, Classification/Compensation/Benefits, Employee and Labor Relations, and three assigned specialty areas in Human Resources. This role is responsible for effectively communicating college strategies and objectives and implementing change initiatives designed to support RCTC.

This position exists to research and compile classification information to respond to equity proposals for salary ranges for classes under review in the collective bargaining negotiations. Has access to documents/data containing labor relations information as defined by M.S.13.37. Support to the Human Resources office as an employee and labor relations representative for one or more departments at Rochester Community and Technical College and thus will be confidential as it relates to M.S. 13.17.

Salary Range:

$28.75 - $42.16

Minimum Qualifications:

• Two (2) years of professional Human Resources experience. Associate degree may substitute for six (6) months of professional experience. Bachelor's degree may substitute for one (1) year of professional experience.

• Customer service skills sufficient to provide prompt, courteous, and accurate information, communication, and service to diverse populations.

• Knowledge of federal, state, and local employment laws, rules, and collective bargaining agreements to advise employees and ensure organizational compliance.

• Demonstrated organizational skills to prioritize work, initiate actions to meet deadlines, and complete all aspects of assignments under limited supervision.

• Demonstrated ability to create, document, train and improve business procedures required for recurring work tasks.

• Demonstrated ability to handle extremely sensitive, difficult or volatile situations/individuals effectively.

• Highly effective written and verbal communication skills and ability to develop productive working relationships with campus colleagues.

Preferred Qualification: 

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Communication, Business management or related field.

• Prior Human Resources experience in higher education or within a public/government agency.

• Experience with labor relations functions with multiple bargaining units.

• Commitment to advance the college's mission, vision, values and strategic goals, including the advancement of culturally responsive and service oriented practices.

• Strong analytical skills and critical thinking to define and solve complex problems quickly.

• Ability to work inclusively with diverse constituencies.

Work Shift (Hours / Days of work):

Monday-Friday 8:00-4:30

Telework (Yes/No):

No

About:

RCTC is a member of Minnesota State- a higher education system that includes 24 two-year community and technical colleges and seven state universities serving more than 430,000 students. It is the fifth-largest higher education system of its kind in the United States.

Working together to improve the state we love. 

What do Minnesota's State employees have in common? 

• A sense of purpose in their work
• Connection with their coworkers and communities
• Opportunities for personal and professional growth

Benefits 

As an employee, you'll have access to one of the most affordable health insurance plans in Minnesota, along with other benefits to help you and your family be well.

Your benefits may include: 

• Paid vacation and sick leave 
• 12 paid holidays each year 
• Low-cost medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug plans 
  • Fertility