Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor¿s degree in human resource management, business or public administration, psychology or a related field and five years of professional human resource experience.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Considerable knowledge of the current standards, practices and techniques of human resource administration.

Considerable knowledge of the basic principles, practices and techniques of workforce management.

Considerable knowledge of applicable laws, rules and regulations applicable to employment.

Working knowledge of benefits administration.

Working knowledge of the operations of a large organization.

Skilled in the use of computer software applications to accomplish work tasks.

Strong customer service skills.

Strong problem-solving skills.

Effective time management and prioritization skills

Considerable ability to communicate effectively, listening, oral and written.

Considerable ability to establish rapport with others and to interact effectively with persons having a wide variety of cultural and ethnic backgrounds.

Considerable ability to handle multiple issues simultaneously.

Considerable ability to work independently and as an effective team member

Considerable ability to conduct research, analyze information and prepare reports.

Considerable ability to make sound decisions based upon analysis of human resource policies and procedures and information relating to specific employment issues.

Considerable ability to investigate and resolve complaints and conflict situations.

The essential functions include, but are not limited to, the following fundamental duties:

• Serve as a technical expert and primary contact on human resource related issues to district administrators; interpret labor agreements and human resource policies and procedures and applicable laws in responding to verbal and written inquiries from district administrators and other district staff.
• Perform investigations relating to discrimination complaints, misconduct or other related issues; prepare reports of investigative findings and conclusions.
• Advise administrators on performance management issues, including employee coaching, written directives and disciplinary action.
• Recommend new approaches, policies and procedures to effect continual improvements in the efficiencies of the department and the services provided.
• Create training programs for administrators and supervisors; participate in presenting the training.
• Develop benefits communications, both written and oral presentations; present benefits information at employee orientation, pre-retirement seminars and at other meetings as appropriate; coordinate related meetings and seminars as necessary; coordinate the open enrollment process.
• Establish and maintain contact with labor union representatives; respond to inquiries.
• Provide staff assistance in labor arbitrations, mediations and grievance procedures.
• Ensure that changes to contract language are reflected correctly in labor agreements.
• Collaborate with insurance carriers to create, implement and maintain changes in employee and retiree benefits.
• Review new legislation relating to employment, employee benefits and labor law and advise on incorporating these changes into human resource policies, labor agreements and/or employee benefits contracts.
• Prepare reports requiring research, data collection and analysis and make recommendations as appropriate.
• Perform special projects as required.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

To be considered further, please apply for this position and attach a resume and cover letter to your online application.

The Human Resource Department will review your application materials and contact you regarding the next steps.

To attach additional documents to your online application, click on the "Additional Attachments" link from the applicant homepage and upload your documents as attachments. Valid file extensions for attaching a document include .doc, .txt, .rtf, and .pdf.

This posting will close on May 31, 2023

The HR Consultant performs skilled professional human resources work consulting with administrators on a variety of human resources related issues including performance management and evaluation, employee discipline, training, employee benefits and related topics.

Reporting Relationship: Works under the general supervision of a human resource department administrator.

Essential functions are job duties that the individual holding the position must be able to perform unaided or with the assistance of a reasonable accommodation through the Americans with Disability Act (ADA) and the Americans with Disability Amendments Act (ADAAA). The essential functions are typical duties as outlined under Responsibilities.

Regular and reliable attendance.

May be exposed to various cleaning products.

Saint Paul Public Schools is an equal opportunity employer and supports an inclusive workplace environment.

SPPS is committed to an equitable workforce where all employees represent this commitment through equitable practices in their job position.

This is a 12 month position working 40 hours per week.

Salary and benefits are in accordance with the Professional Employees Association negotiated labor agreement. The labor agreement and salary schedule can be found at https://www.spps.org/Page/33566.

Benefits are available to new employees after 30 days of active employment. Benefits include medical insurance, life insurance, sick leave, pension plan, tax-free retirement account, and flexible spending account. Some employee groups also receive vacation, dental insurance and disability insurance. A benefits summary is available at https://www.spps.org/Domain/13220.