HR Consultant

Title : HR Consultant
Location : Columbia Heights, Minnesota
Job Type : 6-8 week contract
Compensation : $30.00 - $65.00/hr
Ideal Start Date: Week of May 11
Industry: Government
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About the Role
We are partnering with a municipal public-sector organization to engage an experienced HR Consultant to provide human resources support during a planned HR executive transition. This is a hands-on, highly autonomous consulting engagement suited for a senior HR professional with strong public-sector and labor relations experience. The consultant will operate as a trusted advisor to city leadership, ensuring continuity of HR operations, compliance, and strategic guidance throughout the transition period. Job Description
The HR Consultant will provide comprehensive oversight and execution of all major human resources and labor relations functions within a municipal environment. This role supports a full-service HR operation and collaborates closely with executive leadership and departmental management.
Key responsibilities include:

• Provide day-to-day leadership and operational oversight of human resources functions during leadership transition
• Partner with the current HR Director to ensure knowledge transfer and continuity of services
• Support onboarding and initial transition of the newly hired HR Director
• Lead or oversee recruitment and selection activities, including job postings, applicant screening, interviews, testing, and hiring documentation
• Interpret, administer, and recommend updates to HR policies and procedures in alignment with evolving public-sector regulations
• Advise leadership and departments on employee relations matters, investigations, disciplinary actions, and performance management
• Serve in a lead or advisory capacity for labor relations activities, including contract interpretation, negotiations, grievances, mediations, and arbitrations
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws, including pay equity, benefits continuation, FMLA/PFML, ADA, and workers compensation
• Oversee benefits administration, insurance renewals, open enrollment, and vendor coordination
• Provide guidance on job classification, compensation analysis, wage and benefits surveys, and succession planning
• Support equity, inclusion, and organizational culture initiatives across departments
• Prepare HR-related reports, council materials, and leadership presentations as needed
• Maintain confidentiality and exercise sound judgment while working independently with wide latitude for decision-making

Qualifications
Required Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Human Resources, Management, Public Administration, Business Administration, Labor or Industrial Relations, Organizational Development, or a closely related field
• Minimum seven (7) years of progressively responsible professional HR experience, including staffing, employee relations, compensation, benefits, performance management, and compliance
• Demonstrated knowledge of public-sector HR practices, employment law, and labor relations
• Ability to manage complex and sensitive matters with discretion, diplomacy, and sound judgment
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to present to leadership and public bodies

Preferred Qualifications

• Masters degree in a related field
• Prior experience in municipal or public-sector human resources
• Labor relations and collective bargaining experience
• Benefits administration and insurance renewal experience
• Five (5) or more years of supervisory experience
• Professional HR certifications such as IPMA-CP/IPMA-CS, SPHR, PHR, CLRP, CEBS, or equivalent coursework

Benefits
Dahl Consulting is proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees that will allow you to choose the best coverage to meet your familys needs. For details, please review the DAHL Benefits Summary: How to Apply
Take the first step on your new career path! To submit yourself for consideration for this role, simply click the apply button and complete our mobile-friendly online application. Once weve reviewed your application details, a recruiter will reach out to you with next steps! Equal Opportunity Statement
As an equal opportunity employer, Dahl Consulting welcomes candidates of all backgrounds and experiences to apply. If this position sounds like the right opportunity for you, we encourage you to take the next step and connect with us. We look forward to meeting you!

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