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Location : Saint Paul, MN
Job Type: Full Time
Remote Employment: Flexible/Hybrid
Job Number: 24-00468
Department: Libraries
Opening Date: 03/04/2024
Closing Date: 3/25/2024 11:59 PM Central
About the Position
Join Us!
Saint Paul Public Libraries is hiring a Human Resources Senior Consultant who will provide expert-level professional Human Resources work and consulting services to current and prospective employees of Saint Paul Public Libraries. Responsible for planning, development, and operation of human resource functions within the Library Department. Leads large projects of strategic importance to workforce planning and management. Develops programs and initiatives aligning with strategic goals around organizational development and conducts interventions to address concerns. Guides and coaches employees, managers, and supervisors regarding Civil Service Rules, Collective Bargaining Agreements, and various State and Federal Employments Laws.
Primary Responsibilities
The City of Saint Paul offers an package including health insurance, retirement contributions and paid time off.
Essential Functions are the functions that the individual holding the position must be able to perform unaided or with the assistance of a reasonable accommodation. The Essential Functions for this position are identified in the Supplemental section of the Human Resources Senior Consultant job description.
The eligible list created from this assessment will also be used to fill Human Resources Senior Consultant positions as they become available in various departments within the City.
Equity and Inclusion
The City of Saint Paul's mission is to integrate equity and inclusion into how we approach all our work. Our vision is to be committed to building an equitable and inclusive city that will shift culture in city processes and policies, eliminate structural inequities, and ensure timely and relevant access to services, resources, support, and opportunity to every person in Saint Paul.
Position Requirements
A Bachelor's Degree in Industrial Relations, Public Administration, Business Administration, Psychology or a closely related field.
AND
Six years of professional level Human Resources experience, at least two of which must have been at theevel or equivalent.
A Master's Degree in Industrial Relations, Public Administration, Business Administration, or Industrial Psychology may be substituted for two of the six years of professional Human Resources experience.
No substitution for a bachelor's degree.
How to Apply by Closing Date
Submit a City of Saint Paul online application, including answers to the Supplemental Questionnaire.
AND
Upload or submit the following document(s) via the online application system, mail, in person, email, or fax. (Zip files and web links will not be accepted. Each uploaded attachment is limited to 10MB.)
Hiring Process Information
Assessment: Qualifications Rating
The Qualifications Rating is an assessment of your completed application and answers to the Supplemental Questionnaire. Be as specific and detailed as possible in completing your application and questionnaire. You must submit your completed application and supplemental questionnaire by the application deadline.
GENERAL INFORMATION:
Open Job Posting: This posting is open to anyone who meets the position requirements.
Eligible Lists: Eligible lists are typically created from a pass/fail assessment. Those who pass the assessment will be placed on an eligible list for approximately six months. Hiring Managers may interview/hire anyone from the list.
Final Selection Process: You must receive a score of 75% or higher to pass the assessment and be considered for the position. Those who pass will be placed on an eligible list and all will be notified of their status. A Hiring Manager will consider those applicants eligible for hire. You will be notified if you are invited to participate in the final selection process which may include an interview, job simulation, work sample submission, or other evaluation method.
Condition of Employment: This position will require a background check which may include criminal history, and employment history as a condition of employment.Candidates will be required to submit proof of education to Human Resources upon conditional job offer. The City of Saint Paul encourages individuals to apply for positions regardless of criminal history.
Human Resources Contact Information:
Diane Turnbull at 651-266-6506
200 City Hall Annex
25 West Fourth Street
Saint Paul, MN 55102
Fax: 651-266-6490
E-mail: diane.turnbull@ci.stpaul.mn.us
To refer to this information, we recommend you print this job posting before you apply.For technical assistance regarding the online application, please call 1-855-524-5627 during regular business hours. Additionally, City of Saint Paul staff are available for application assistance between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. at 651-266-6500.
Veteran's Preference: If you are a veteran and would like to receive Veteran's preference in accordance with MN Statute 197.455, you must submit a photocopy of your DD214 preferably at time of application.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement: The City of Saint Paul is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. Veterans, women, persons of color, members of the LGBTQIA+ community, and individuals with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.
The City of Saint Paul offers a competitive benefits package for permanent, certified positions. Temporary positions are not eligible for benefits.
Benefits vary with each position and the collective bargaining agreement. Benefits may include:
City Paid Benefits
Optional Benefits
For a detailed overview, visit
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The thorough completion of the supplemental questions is very important in the screening and assessment processes.Therefore, a lack of detail and explanation in the supplemental questions and in your application, may result in failure or disqualification for this position. In addition, documentation of work experience referred to in the supplemental questions must be included in the application. Your education, training, and experience are subject to verification. I understand that giving false information, failure to accurately represent myself, or not providing required documentation as listed on the job announcement will result in disqualification from this position.
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Describe your Human Resources experience relating to workforce planning and/or organizational development. Provide an example of an organizational change effort you implemented for one or more of the following areas: people, technology, process. What effect did this change(s) have on the organization?
03
Describe your experience in labor/management relations and working in a unionized environment. Include interpretation of labor contracts, participation in collective bargaining, labor disputes, handling employee grievances.
04
Describe your experience applying equity principles in your work. Provide examples of your efforts ensuring equity and inclusion have been incorporated into your decision making, problem solving, and teamwork.
05
Describe your experience planning, facilitating, and coordinating training initiatives and professional development opportunities.
06
RECRUITMENT: How did you first find your way to our website to apply for this position? (check all that apply)
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RECRUITMENT: If not indicated above, please specify where you heard about the position (e.g., specific organization/website name, City of Saint Paul employee name).
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Location : Saint Paul, MN
Job Type: Full Time
Remote Employment: Flexible/Hybrid
Job Number: 24-00468
Department: Libraries
Opening Date: 03/04/2024
Closing Date: 3/25/2024 11:59 PM Central
About the Position
Join Us!
Saint Paul Public Libraries is hiring a Human Resources Senior Consultant who will provide expert-level professional Human Resources work and consulting services to current and prospective employees of Saint Paul Public Libraries. Responsible for planning, development, and operation of human resource functions within the Library Department. Leads large projects of strategic importance to workforce planning and management. Develops programs and initiatives aligning with strategic goals around organizational development and conducts interventions to address concerns. Guides and coaches employees, managers, and supervisors regarding Civil Service Rules, Collective Bargaining Agreements, and various State and Federal Employments Laws.
Primary Responsibilities
- Manages workforce in recruitment and hiring; advises on coaching and discipline; identifies opportunities for professional development. Oversees requests for accommodation, monitors vacancies, and supervises assigned support staff. Connects staff to appropriate city resources.
- Coordinates with the City investigative team for workplace conduct issues and handles investigations as needed. Represents the department in negotiations, mediation, and arbitration sessions.
- Designs and implements an onboarding program and coordinates training and development initiatives including career pathways. Assesses existing classifications for the reduction of barriers to equity and inclusion.
- Partners with Library's Equity, Inclusion, and Anti-Racism Coordinator on diversity and inclusion issues and opportunities. Coordinates equitable hiring processes for the library, including direction and structure for hiring teams.
- Reports to library leadership regarding trends, data, retention/succession initiatives, and employment needs of the department.
The City of Saint Paul offers an package including health insurance, retirement contributions and paid time off.
Essential Functions are the functions that the individual holding the position must be able to perform unaided or with the assistance of a reasonable accommodation. The Essential Functions for this position are identified in the Supplemental section of the Human Resources Senior Consultant job description.
The eligible list created from this assessment will also be used to fill Human Resources Senior Consultant positions as they become available in various departments within the City.
Equity and Inclusion
The City of Saint Paul's mission is to integrate equity and inclusion into how we approach all our work. Our vision is to be committed to building an equitable and inclusive city that will shift culture in city processes and policies, eliminate structural inequities, and ensure timely and relevant access to services, resources, support, and opportunity to every person in Saint Paul.
Position Requirements
A Bachelor's Degree in Industrial Relations, Public Administration, Business Administration, Psychology or a closely related field.
AND
Six years of professional level Human Resources experience, at least two of which must have been at theevel or equivalent.
A Master's Degree in Industrial Relations, Public Administration, Business Administration, or Industrial Psychology may be substituted for two of the six years of professional Human Resources experience.
No substitution for a bachelor's degree.
How to Apply by Closing Date
Submit a City of Saint Paul online application, including answers to the Supplemental Questionnaire.
AND
Upload or submit the following document(s) via the online application system, mail, in person, email, or fax. (Zip files and web links will not be accepted. Each uploaded attachment is limited to 10MB.)
- A resume (optional)
- A cover letter (optional)
Hiring Process Information
Assessment: Qualifications Rating
The Qualifications Rating is an assessment of your completed application and answers to the Supplemental Questionnaire. Be as specific and detailed as possible in completing your application and questionnaire. You must submit your completed application and supplemental questionnaire by the application deadline.
GENERAL INFORMATION:
Open Job Posting: This posting is open to anyone who meets the position requirements.
Eligible Lists: Eligible lists are typically created from a pass/fail assessment. Those who pass the assessment will be placed on an eligible list for approximately six months. Hiring Managers may interview/hire anyone from the list.
Final Selection Process: You must receive a score of 75% or higher to pass the assessment and be considered for the position. Those who pass will be placed on an eligible list and all will be notified of their status. A Hiring Manager will consider those applicants eligible for hire. You will be notified if you are invited to participate in the final selection process which may include an interview, job simulation, work sample submission, or other evaluation method.
Condition of Employment: This position will require a background check which may include criminal history, and employment history as a condition of employment.Candidates will be required to submit proof of education to Human Resources upon conditional job offer. The City of Saint Paul encourages individuals to apply for positions regardless of criminal history.
Human Resources Contact Information:
Diane Turnbull at 651-266-6506
200 City Hall Annex
25 West Fourth Street
Saint Paul, MN 55102
Fax: 651-266-6490
E-mail: diane.turnbull@ci.stpaul.mn.us
To refer to this information, we recommend you print this job posting before you apply.For technical assistance regarding the online application, please call 1-855-524-5627 during regular business hours. Additionally, City of Saint Paul staff are available for application assistance between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. at 651-266-6500.
Veteran's Preference: If you are a veteran and would like to receive Veteran's preference in accordance with MN Statute 197.455, you must submit a photocopy of your DD214 preferably at time of application.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement: The City of Saint Paul is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. Veterans, women, persons of color, members of the LGBTQIA+ community, and individuals with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.
The City of Saint Paul offers a competitive benefits package for permanent, certified positions. Temporary positions are not eligible for benefits.
Benefits vary with each position and the collective bargaining agreement. Benefits may include:
City Paid Benefits
- Health Insurance
- Vacation/Holidays
- Sick Leave
- Life Insurance
- Subsidized Metro Bus Pass
- Deferred Compensation
- Retirement Program
Optional Benefits
- Dental
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Disability Insurance
- Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance
- Long Term Care Insurance
For a detailed overview, visit
01
The thorough completion of the supplemental questions is very important in the screening and assessment processes.Therefore, a lack of detail and explanation in the supplemental questions and in your application, may result in failure or disqualification for this position. In addition, documentation of work experience referred to in the supplemental questions must be included in the application. Your education, training, and experience are subject to verification. I understand that giving false information, failure to accurately represent myself, or not providing required documentation as listed on the job announcement will result in disqualification from this position.
- Yes
02
Describe your Human Resources experience relating to workforce planning and/or organizational development. Provide an example of an organizational change effort you implemented for one or more of the following areas: people, technology, process. What effect did this change(s) have on the organization?
03
Describe your experience in labor/management relations and working in a unionized environment. Include interpretation of labor contracts, participation in collective bargaining, labor disputes, handling employee grievances.
04
Describe your experience applying equity principles in your work. Provide examples of your efforts ensuring equity and inclusion have been incorporated into your decision making, problem solving, and teamwork.
05
Describe your experience planning, facilitating, and coordinating training initiatives and professional development opportunities.
06
RECRUITMENT: How did you first find your way to our website to apply for this position? (check all that apply)
- City of Saint Paul website
- City of Saint Paul employee
- City of Saint Paul job interest card
- City of Saint Paul walk-in
- City of Saint Paul Posted! newsletter
- City of Saint Paul Gov.Delivery notifications
- Friend or family member
- League of Minnesota Cities website
- Governmentjobs.com website
- X (formerly known as Twitter)
- Indeed.com website
- ZipRecruiter
- Pollen website
- MinnesotaWorks.net
- College or University
- Community organization
- Job fair
- Professional association
- Saint Paul Elevate Session
- People of Color Career Fair
- Other
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RECRUITMENT: If not indicated above, please specify where you heard about the position (e.g., specific organization/website name, City of Saint Paul employee name).
Required Question
