Human Resources Business Partner

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Working Title:

Human Resources Business Partner

Institution:

Metropolitan State University

Classification Title:

Human Resources Specialist 1

Bargaining Unit / Union:

217: Commissioner's Plan - Confidential

City:

St. Paul

FLSA:

Non Job Exempt

Full Time / Part Time:

Full time

Employment Condition:

Classified - Unlimited

Salary Range:

Job Description

Metro State University, Minnesota’s public, urban university, and recipient of the 2019 Insight Into Diversity Higher Education Excellence in Diversity (HEED) Award is seeking to hire a HR Business Partner. This is a full-time position within Human Resources.

Job Responsibilities:                   

***This posting may be used to fill multiple vacancies | Incumbent(s) will be liaison for Classified Unions or IFO & MSUAASF***

This position exists to perform entry professional HR work to ensure that the requirements of all collective bargaining units at Metropolitan State University (with specialization in different bargaining contracts), and all rules, regulations and laws pertaining to personnel are met, ensuring that the bargaining unit agreements are administered in an equitable manner. In addition to this broad set of responsibilities, this position has access to documents/data containing labor relations information and serves as a resource to the management team for labor relations information, as defined in M.S. 13.37. This position also researches/compiles classification and compensation information to respond to equity proposals for salary ranges for classes under review in collective bargaining negotiations and provides assistance and information for use in the development of a strike plan.

Minimum Qualifications

*To facilitate proper crediting, please ensure that your resume clearly describes your experience in the areas listed and indicates the beginning and ending month, day and year for each job held.**

The following qualifications are required of all applicants seeking consideration for this position.

• Two years of Human Resources (HR) experience with responsibility in applying and interpreting collective bargaining agreements and HR administrative procedures and policies.
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Skilled in labor relations sufficient to interpret provisions of collective bargaining agreements and advise employees and supervisors.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Strong data analysis skills sufficient to recognize data anomalies and perform complex reporting.
• Demonstrated experience writing, editing, and documenting data and information sufficient to communicate ideas and/or represent information in narrative or non-narrative format.
• Demonstrated experience recognizing, handling, and protecting sensitive and confidential information.

Preferred Qualification 

• Bachelor's Degree in related field.
• 3 years of professional HR related experience.
• Experience with SCUPPS/SEMA4/Workday (Minnesota State and State HRIS and Payroll systems).
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
• Demonstrated experience analyzing, interpreting, and counseling on the application of related policies, contracts, and laws.
• Previous work experience in higher education.
• Highly organized and detailed oriented; capable of handling multiple projects simultaneously while meeting deadline objectives.
• Demonstrated self-starter able to work independently in a dynamic, diverse team environment that requires flexibility and exceptional problem-solving skills.

Other Requirements

Physical Requirements of the Job: Light: Requires occasionally transporting such articles as file boxes and heavy hand tools or heavier materials with help from others and/or transporting light objects frequently.  The position may require movement throughout building(s) to a significant degree.

Notice: In accordance with the Minnesota State Vehicle Fleet Safety Program, employees driving on university business who use a rental or state vehicle shall be required to conform to Minnesota State’s vehicle use criteria and consent to a motor vehicle records check.

Work Shift (Hours / Days of work)

Monday – Friday, 8:00am-4:30pm

Telework (Yes/No)

No

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