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Job Title: Director, Human Resources Business Partners and Requisition ID number: 102916

Close Date: 11:59 PM on

Organizational Unit: Labor Relations/Employee Relations (1000138)

Site: Davis Center (0001)

FTE: 1.0 ; this is based on full-time equivalency with 1.0 being full time

Union: MACA(02)

Functional Area: Administrative

Salary Range: $129,904 - $162,232

Benefits: Dental insurance | Health insurance | Vision insurance | Paid time off | HSA & FSA | Retirement plan

Resume and Cover Letter are mandatory to apply for any position.

SUMMARY

Under general supervision, directs a variety of complex functions in labor and employee relations including advising, counseling, supporting, and training District staff to assure proper administration and compliance of labor agreements and employee due process.

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:

• Directs the activities and staff of the Employee Relations team; manages labor relations including mediation, dispute resolution, employee discipline, negotiations, contract administration and implementation; advises, counsels, supports, and trains District managers on collective bargaining issues; maintains collaborative working relationships with the union representatives.
• Collaborates with Cabinet and department heads to translate their organizational needs into labor negotiations strategies.
• Serves as the lead negotiator on major contracts.
• Exercises independent judgment within policy guidelines; analyzes issues and recommends solutions.
• Develops infrastructure to assure that effective systems are in place to address contract administration and due process issues; analyzes discipline, grievance and arbitration trends; develops comprehensive negotiations plan to assure cost containment and alignment with district goals.
• Reviews and analyzes disciplinary, arbitration, and grievance data to determine trends; develops recommendations for revised policies and procedures; coordinates development of the approach to labor negotiations; serves as a lead negotiator on labor agreements; provides training and advice to staff on their roles on the negotiations team.
• Manages assigned staff, and assigns tasks, programmatic responsibilities, and projects; evaluates performance, resolves workload and technical issues, and assures that goals are defined and achieved; develops staff skills and training plans, and conducts performance evaluations.
• Directs administration of labor contracts, including facilitating labor/management meetings, interpreting and advising on the implementation of contract language, and preparing memorandums of agreement to amend terms and conditions of employment.
• Manages employee due process issues; advises and counsels staff, collects information, directs investigations, conducts meetings, and develops recommendations on employee performance and misconduct matters; prepares agreements, action plans, reports and resolutions as needed.
• Coordinates Employee Relations responsibilities within and across the Human Resources department to ensure high levels of service delivery to schools and departments.
• Evaluates and responds to grievances, and advises staff on appropriate response; coordinates grievance meetings, mediations, arbitrations, hearings, and settlement conferences; negotiates and drafts settlement agreements.
• Prepares and presents reports on Employee Relations issues.
• 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

• Principles, practices and strategies for labor negotiations and labor relations.
• Principles of contract negotiation, contract management, and collective bargaining agreements.
• Principles and practices of public sector administrative management, including cost accounting, budgeting, purchasing, contract management, customer service and employee supervision.
• State and Federal laws, statutes, rules, codes and regulations governing labor relations and collective bargaining agreements. Knowledge of Minneapolis Civil Service Rules
• Organizational and functional responsibilities of HR Department work groups.
• Principles of confidential records and file management.

• Resolving disputes and grievances, and bringing people together to solve problems.
• Defining issues and problems, collecting data, analyzing information, and making logical conclusions based on facts.
• Analyzing problems and recommending effective solutions.
• Interpreting a variety of technical instructions and managing abstract and concrete variables.
• Researching, collecting, analyzing, and preparing data and generating reports.
• Assessing and prioritizing multiple tasks, projects and demands.
• Providing effective customer service.
• Reviewing documents and extracting relevant information.
• Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with co-workers and clients.
• Using initiative and independent judgment within established procedural guidelines.
• Operating a personal computer using standard and specialized software.
• Communicating effectively verbally and in writing.

• Bargaining Unit: MACA
• Grade: 79
• FLSA Status: Exempt
• Job Group: Human Resources
• Revised: January 1, 2019

The EFCA national office is seeking a full-time HR Administrator to be responsible for the day-to-day administration of all

Human Resources functions and programs, including benefits, recruiting, onboarding, HRIS maintenance, and compliance.

This position is responsible for providing efficient and excellent service to the national office employees of the EFCA.

Start Date: ASAP

Hours Per Week: 40

Benefits: Medical, Dental, Life, Disability, 403b match, generous paid time off

Duties:

• Enter payroll and benefit changes into HRIS system, ensuring accuracy
• Communicate with life, LTD, STD and health and dental insurance representatives.
• Communicate benefit programs to employees and answer benefits related questions.
• Coordinate recruiting processes: create external ads and internal postings, communicate with applicants and

schedule interviews, and conduct preliminary interviews as requested by Director of HR

• Responsible for completion of tasks related to new hire preparation.
• Oversee orientation for new employees: communicate organizational processes, policies, and culture to new hires;

assist in completion of benefits and payroll documents.

• Update and maintain job descriptions for each position at the national office.
• Maintain HR records and data to ensure legal compliance, accurate recordkeeping, and confidentiality
• Generate and analyze Human Resources reports as needed.
• Act as a resource in areas of employee morale and well-being.

Skills and Education Requirements

• Alignment with and commitment to the mission and values of the EFCA
• Committed personal relationship with Jesus Christ
• Bachelors degree or equivalent administrative experience
• 2 years of Human Resources experience
• Working knowledge of UKG Ready preferred
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Demonstrate utmost confidentiality, especially in personnel and financial matters
• Proficiency in Word and Excel, and capacity for any pertinent web applications
• Ability to spend more than 50% of work time using a keyboard and a computer
• Please include a detailed cover letter with your application to be considered

• In conjunction with the Director of Organizational Enablement & Compliance, create and implement HR strategies and plans to support the successful integration of acquired companies, including onboarding, retention, and employee engagement
• Build and maintain enterprise standard methodologies for HR frameworks, playbooks and processes that will be used by cross-functional HR teams from conceptualization and identification, strategy development, integration planning, and delivery of business expansions, mergers and acquisitions
• Serve as HR lead for new ventures and partner with cross-functional teams in the business and leading cross-discipline teams within HR including our HR Centers of Excellence and HR Subject Matter Experts to coordinate implementation and integration activity
• Conduct due diligence to identify potential risks and opportunities related to HR, including employee benefits, compensation, culture, and talent retention
• Collaborate with legal and finance teams to maintain compliance with employment laws and regulations, including benefits, compensation, and tax implications
• Work with business leaders and HR Business Partners to identify and mitigate potential cultural differences and conflicts, and propose strategies to align company cultures
• Co-Lead HR communication and change management initiatives related to M&A, including creating messaging and delivering presentations to all levels of the organization
• Oversee the integration of HR processes and systems, including HRIS, payroll, and benefits administration, and ensure a smooth transition for employees
• Conduct post-merger integration assessments to evaluate the success of HR initiatives and identify areas for improvement
• Build and maintain relations with key partners, including HR teams, business leaders, and external consultants
• Perform other duties and project work, as assigned

• Bachelor's Degree preferred or equivalent experience
• 7+ years of program leadership and program management experience (e-commerce or retail preferred)
• 2+ years of experience leading large scale global HR programs or HR workstreams for merger/acquisitions
• Excellent verbal and written communication and problem-solving skills, especially focused on conveying complex information in an approachable manner to audiences of varying size and HR proficiency levels
• Ability to think and perform strategically and tactically in a high-energy, agile, and fast-paced environment
• Exceptional customer service focus (internal and external), and professional interaction at all levels, from front-line to executive level
• Proven proposal writing experience
• Self-motivated, positive attitude, flexible outlook, and strong ethical values
• Ability to maintain confidentiality in handling sensitive and personal information
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, especially Excel
• Compliance Certifications and/or Program Management Certifications preferred
• Ability to work on a flexible schedule based on project needs, which may include days, nights, weekends and/or holidays
• Position may require periodic domestic and/or international travel

ProAg is seeking a Human Resources Business Partner to join our team. Located in our Maple Grove, MN office, this person will deliver value-added initiatives to employees and leadership. The ideal candidate will be a strong collaborator, innovative thinker, and problem-solver, and is crucial to building ProAg talent for the future. ProAg is an industry-leading crop insurance provider serving the American farmer through a network of independent agents. A member of the Tokio Marine HCC group, ProAg delivers nationwide crop insurance that provides security to farmers and ranchers who operate at the mercy of weather and markets. We're known for our quick response and fast, accurate claims settlement. We understand how important this is because many of us are farmers and ranchers ourselves. In This Exciting Opportunity You Will Establish strong relationships with employees and leaders. Serving as a consultant to leaders to develop people strategies that align with business objectives through enhancing talent development, and employee engagement. Talent Development. Lead training initiatives for employees and leaders, including talent development programs, team building, new manager training, leadership training, and coaching leaders on the employee life cycle. Employee Relations. Coach leaders on employee relations issues and performance management, responding to employee concerns and conducting internal investigations. HR Operations. Oversee day-to-day HR operations by enhancing and automating HR processes to improve employee experience. Serve as a thought partner for a strong employee culture. Project Management and Change Agent. Facilitate and lead end-to-end mapping sessions leading to ideal future states for HR and various other departments. What You'll Bring Previous experience or interest in the Agricultural Industry Bachelor's degree in Human Resources or a related field or the equivalent education and/or experience required. Five or more years of relevant and progressive professional experience, preferably in Human Resources. HR certification preferred (PHR or SHRM-CP) Proficient in HRIS systems, Workday preferred. Proven experience in employee relations, performance management, and compensation. Strong understanding of HR law and employee relations practices. Well-developed consulting and communication skills with the ability to express and present ideas in a polished and poised manner. Proven ability to initiate and implement innovative ideas at an organization-wide level. Work Schedule: This hybrid position works four days in our Maple Grove, MN office, with Friday being a work-from-home day. The salary range for this role is $83,400 - $110,000 annually. We're proud to offer a competitive benefits package for holistic well-being, supported by resources from Tokio Marine HCC, our parent company. Our holistic approach to benefits encompasses all the components of well-being to help you thrive! We provide you with the resources and tools necessary to address each aspect of your well-being: body, mind, wallet, and life. What We Represent Part of something bigger: We offer a career with purpose as you support the farmers and ranchers who create food, fuel, and fiber for the world. Personal connections: We are built on strong relationships and appreciation of your individuality. A team who cares: We look out for each other personally and professionally because we care about each other. Innovators by trade: We're committed to a brighter tomorrow for our team members and agriculture. The best of both worlds: We combine personal connections with powerful resources, thanks to our culture and the backing of Tokio Marine HCC. The Tokio Marine HCC Group of Companies offers a competitive salary and employee benefit package. We are a successful, dynamic organization experiencing rapid growth and seek energetic and confident individuals to join our team of professionals. The Tokio Marine HCC Group of Companies is an equal opportunity employer. Please visit for more information about our companies. #J-18808-Ljbffr