Human Resources Business Consultant
Minneapolis Public SchoolsAbout the role
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Job Title: Human Resources Business Consultant and Requisition ID number: 101772
Close Date: No established closing date; open until filled
Organizational Unit: Division of Human Resources (10000975)
Site: Davis Center (0001)
FTE: 1.0 (52 weeks); this is based on full-time equivalency with 1.0 being full time
Union: MACA(02)
Functional Area: Administrative
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SUMMARY
Under general supervision, performs professional and analytical Human Resources (HR) duties; provides professional and technical assistance to MPS staff as needed.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS -- Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include any of the following representative duties, knowledge, and skills. This list is ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and duties performed by incumbents of this class. Employees are required to be in attendance and prepared to begin work at their assigned work location on the specified days and hours. Factors such as regular attendance at the job are not routinely listed in job descriptions but are an essential function. Essential duties and responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, the following:
• Provides advice and consultation to MPS staff on the interpretation and correct application of policies & procedures; delivers HR programs and services with confidentiality and professionalism.
• Performs work within scope of authority and training in assigned area of responsibility; duties may vary according to job assignment.
• Develops and implements HR programs and services as assigned; assists with planning, developing and presenting programs and services; assists with implementing training and testing programs.
• Monitors program compliance with regulations and standards; evaluates HR programs and develops recommendations for changes.
• Supports the MPS departments and staff by providing standard HR functions and assistance.
• Assists with recruitment process; monitors process to assure compliance with HR policies; coordinates interview, testing and selection; coordinates with hiring managers.
• Conducts organizational studies; researches personnel issues and regulations; conducts surveys of comparable organizations and analyzes results; collects financial, technical and administrative information and compiles data for project reports.
• Assists MPS staff with special projects, technical research, and data analysis; evaluates HR data reports, updates databases and files, and corrects data as needed.
• Performs various administrative functions within the HR Department; processes transactional information; performs experienced technical records management duties; performs data entry and record updates for employee tracking, records maintenance and database management.
• May assist with recruiting bilingual staff and managing bilingual HR programs.
• Coordinates cross-training of HR staff in a wide variety of technical HR functions; provides specific technical training to staff as directed.
• Demonstrates courteous and cooperative behavior when interacting with students, clients, visitors, and MPS staff; acts in a manner that promotes a harmonious and effective workplace environment.
• Enthusiastically promotes the Superintendent’s goals and priorities in compliance with all policies and procedures.
• Maintains absolute confidentiality of work-related issues, records and MPS information.
• Assists as needed with collective bargaining negotiations and strategy development.
• Accesses highly confidential documents relating to the bargaining process and maintains strict confidentiality of document content and meeting discussions.
• At times may be required to work outside normal business hours and work extended hours to accomplish requirements of the position.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
To successfully perform job, incumbent must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Requirements listed are representative of the knowledge and skills.
Education, Training and Experience Guidelines
• Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources, Business ministration, or related field; AND
• Two (2) years
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