Labor Relations, Human Resource Consultant 4 (HRC4)/HRC3/HRC2 In-Training
Work Hours and Partial Telework flexibility may be available and considered
Salary: $5,111.00 - $8,583.00 Monthly

Review of applications is ongoing. We reserve the right to make a hiring decision or close this recruitment at any time after 9/30/26. It is in your best interest to submit materials as soon as possible.

Responsibilities:
The incumbent will serve as an expert senior-level professional responsible for labor relations consultation and assistance in support of the agency programs in assigned areas. The incumbent will also process grievances, demands to bargain, unfair labor practices, arbitrations, requests for information, and other labor-related activities and track these activities to completion. Lower-level incumbents will perform these duties as part of an in-training plan under the close supervision and direction of the DNR Labor Relations Manager. Higher-level incumbents will perform these duties with a greater degree of independence, with general guidance and direction.

Qualifications

This may be filled as an in-training position. This is designated as a 12-24-month training plan.  If you complete all elements of the training steps in less time, we may waive the remaining time required. Candidates will be considered as a Human Resource Consultant 2 (HRC2 In-Training), Human Resource Consultant 3 (HRC3 In-Training) or Human Resource Consultant 4 (HRC4), depending on qualifications.

Required Qualifications: 
You must meet all the Required Qualifications and Competencies to be considered for this position. There are multiple pathways to meet qualifications, such as education, volunteer work, life skills, and experience.  Please clearly communicate in your application material that your skills align with the position and qualifications. 

Human Resource Consultant 2 (HRC2 In-Training) (Salary range: $5,111 - $6,870 per month):

• Bachelor’s degree in human resource management, business, or related field from an accredited institution;
  OR an equivalent combination of education, training, and professional experience that demonstrates the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.
• Experience in a human resource or related setting.

Human Resource Consultant 3 (HRC3 In-Training) (Salary range: $5,779 - $7,774 per month):

• Bachelor’s degree in human resource management, business, or related field from an accredited institution; AND two (2) years of broad-based professional HR experience, including independently advising and consulting in labor relations while building partnerships with client managers and supervisors and aligning human resources with organizational mission, goals, and deliverables;
  Or an equivalent combination of education, training, and professional experience that demonstrates the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.
• Experience with Microsoft products with an emphasis on Excel.
• Knowledge of Labor Relations and associated laws, rules, and collective bargaining agreement language.
• Experience with interpreting and applying related statutes, rules, CBA terms, policies, procedures, agency practices, and general human resources theory.

Human Resource Consultant 4 (HRC4) (Salary range: $6,384 - $8,583 per month):

• Bachelor's degree in labor studies, human resource management, or related field from an accredited institution; AND three (3) years of broad-based professional labor relations and/or human resource experience, including advising and consulting on labor relations issues;
  OR an equivalent combination of education, training, and professional experience that demonstrates the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.
• Experience with Microsoft products with an emphasis on Excel.

Required Competencies: 

• Independently provide consultation on complex tactical and strategic issues to clients in each area while: 
  • Building partnerships with client managers and supervisors;
  • Aligning labor relations functions with organizational mission, goals, and deliverables; and
  • Providing customer service.
• Skilled in verbal and written communication.
• Knowledge of how to interpret and apply related statutes, rules, Collective Bargaining Agreement terms, policies, procedures, agency practices, and general human resources theory.
• Commitment to fostering and supporting an environment that honors diversity, equity, inclusion, and environmental justice practices.

Desired Qualifications:
These qualifications are not required. However, it can help you stand out as a candidate and should be highlighted in your application material.

• Professional Human Resource or Senior Professional Human Resources (or equivalent SHRM) certification.
• Labor relations training and/or education.