Employee and Labor Relations Consultant - Human Resources

HealthPartners • Bloomington, MN

2d • Hybrid

About The Position

HealthPartners is currently hiring an Employee and Labor Relations Consultant.
The Employee and Labor Relations Consultant provides guidance and support to
leaders and HR partners in the consistent interpretation and application of
Human Resources policies, collective bargaining agreements, and employment laws.
This role serves as a trusted advisor on employee and labor relations matters,
requiring strong judgment, communication skills, and the ability to build
effective working relationships across the organization.

The Consultant supports labor relations activities, including contract
interpretation, grievance support, and participation in collective bargaining
negotiations. Working closely with HR and organizational leaders, the Consultant
helps manage employee relations matters such as performance management,
workplace behavior concerns, and policy adherence. This includes conducting
investigations, documenting findings, and recommending appropriate actions to
support fair and timely resolution.

This role plays an important part in educating leaders and colleagues on HR
policies, employee relations practices, and workplace expectations. The
Consultant also assists with responses to external legal and regulatory
inquiries, including EEOC charges, employment litigation, compliance audits, and
regulatory surveys, in partnership with senior consultants, leadership, and the
Law Department.

The Employee and Labor Relations Consultant is part of a team of five
consultants and reports to the Senior Director of Employee and Labor Relations.
The role partners with business and clinical leaders across HealthPartners’
medical group, health plan, corporate shared services, and institute, supporting
an organization of approximately 7,630 employees.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources or a related field or an equivalent combination of education and/or experience
• Two (2) years of experience in employee relations, human resources, or a related field.
• Working knowledge of employment laws (e.g., FMLA, ADA, Title VII, FLSA).
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Strong investigation, problem solving, conflict resolution, coaching and negotiation skills are all critical to this role.
• Ability to manage multiple cases with moderate complexity.

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience in labor relations is strongly preferred.
• Experience conducting workplace investigations and advising on performance management.
• Experience in labor relations
• PHR/SPHR certification.

Responsibilities

• Employee and Labor Relations Consultation
• Labor Relations and Union Engagement
• Accommodations
• Legal and Regulatory Documentation and Response
• Other Duties as Assigned

Benefits

• Benefits Designed to Support Your Total Health
• As a HealthPartners colleague, we’re committed to nurturing your diverse talents, valuing your dedication, and supporting your work-life balance.
• We offer a comprehensive range of benefits to support every aspect of your life, including health, time off, retirement planning, and continuous learning opportunities.
• Our goal is to help you thrive physically, mentally, emotionally, and financially, so you can continue delivering exceptional care.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level