Leave Management Coordinator

This position serves as the primary leave management coordinator, administering all coordinated services of FMLA and other leaves of absences with limited supervision. The incumbent will integrate union contract/plan language, federal and state law, and administrative policies/procedures in their daily work. The position also backs up the workers compensation position, serves as the agency DDIR and provides retirement information.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

Two (2) years of work experience in human resource or a related field, plus two (2) or more of the related job duties below:

• Leave of absence management responsibilities (i.e., receiving and responding to leave of absence requests).
• Data/Database management.
• Processing HR transactions or payroll duties.
• Providing union contract interpretation or consultation.
• Worker's Compensation coordination/management.

AND

Experience with word processing, databases, and spreadsheets.

Oral and written communication skills sufficient to successfully articulate HR policies and procedures, including the ability to communicate sensitive, controversial, or confidential information and decisions to employees and management in a clear and concise manner.

Interpersonal skills sufficient to interact professionally with co-workers, applicants, management, and other employees experiencing major life events.

Knowledge of state and federal statute, laws or policies related to leave management (FMLA, ESST, parenthood leave, paid parental leave, military leave, statutory leaves, contractual leaves).

Knowledge of state collective bargaining agreements, policies, or procedures.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working in a collective bargaining environment.
• Proficiency with the State of Minnesota's HRIS system (SEMA4).
• Knowledge of the State of Minnesota's HR policies, best practices, State/Federal laws, and or collective bargaining agreements.
• Ability to problem-solve, initiate process improvements and document processes.

Physical Requirements

Requires occasionally moving and transporting such articles as file boxes and heavy hand tools or heavier materials with help from others and moving and transporting light objects frequently. Even though the weights being moved and transported may be a negligible amount, a job in this category may require positioning self to move to a significant degree or may involve maintaining a stationary position for extended periods.

Additional Requirements

This position requires successful completion of the following:

It is the policy of the Department of Public Safety that all employees submit to a background investigation prior to employment, includes the following components:

• Criminal history
• Reference check

Application Details

How to Apply 

Select “Apply for Job” at the top of this page. If you have questions about applying for jobs, contact the Careers Help Desk at 651-259-3637 or email [email protected]. For additional information about the application process, go to http://www.mn.gov/careers.

Contact

If you have questions about this position, contact Bryan Beyl at [email protected] or 651-201-7935.

To receive consideration as a Connect 700 Program applicant, apply online, email the Job ID#, the Working Title and your valid Proof of Eligibility Certificate by the closing date to Bryan Beyl at [email protected].

About Public Safety Dept 

The Minnesota Department of Public Safety (DPS) is a diverse, complex agency dedicated to serving communities across the state. DPS has 10 public facing and four support divisions with about 2,200 dedicated employees operating programs statewide that all have one goal: Building a safer Minnesota.

Working together to improve the state we love. 

What do Minnesota's State employees have in common? 

• A sense of purpose in their work
• Connection with their coworkers and communities
• Opportunities for personal and professional growth

Benefits 

As an employee, you'll have access to one of the most affordable health insurance plans in Minnesota, along with other benefits to help you and your family be well.

Your benefits may include: 

• Paid vacation and sick leave 
• 12 paid holidays each year 
• Low-cost medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug plans 
  • Fertility care, including IVF
  • Diabetes care
  • Dental and orthodontic care for adults and children 
• 6 weeks paid leave for parents of newborn or newly adopted children
• Pension plan that provides income when you retire (after working at least three years)
• Employer paid life insurance to provide support for your family in the event of death
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance that can provide income if you are unable to work due to illness or injury
• Tax-free expense accounts for health, dental, and dependent care 
• Resources that provide support and promote physical, emotional, social, and financial well-being

Support to help you reach your career goals:

• Training, classes, and professional development
• Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (Some positions may qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. For more information, visit the Federal Student Aid website at studentaid.gov)

Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for work/life support:

• A voluntary confidential program that helps employees and their families with life challenges that may impact overall health, personal well-being, or job performance
• Common sources of stress can be addressed through the EAP: mental health, relationship challenges (personal and work), grief and loss, finances, and legal issues
• Daily Living/Convenience Services: Chore services, home repair, trip planning, child/elder care

Programs, resources and benefits eligibility varies based on type of employment, agency, funding availability, union/collective bargaining agreement, location, and length of service with the State of Minnesota.