Human Rights and Labor Standard Manager
Join the City of Saint Paul as a Human Rights and Labor Standards Manager
Are you committed to advancing civil rights, fair labor practices, and equity in your community? The City of Saint Paul is seeking a dedicated Human Rights and Labor Standards Manager to lead impactful work in the Department of Human Rights and Equal Economic Opportunity (HREEO). This is a unique opportunity to make a difference by enforcing local and federal civil rights, equal employment opportunity (EEO), fair housing, and labor standards laws, while mentoring a team of professional investigators.
We offer a supportive work environment, meaningful work, and professional development to support your personal and professional well-being.
Here's what you can expect to do:
Supervise and coach a team of human rights and labor standards investigators, managing caseloads and ensuring quality investigative work.
Lead investigations into discrimination and labor violations involving housing, employment, public accommodations, and local ordinances such as Minimum Wage and Earned Sick and Safe Time (ESST).
Serve as a subject matter expert, interpreting civil rights law, guiding conciliation efforts, and ensuring compliance with HUD and EEOC contractual obligations.
Develop policies and outreach strategies to improve equity, educate the public, and promote voluntary compliance by employers and housing providers.
Improve systems and processes, such as creating standard operating procedures, implementing risk mitigation strategies, and supporting data-informed decision-making.
For more information and essential functions, see our Human Rights and Labor Standards Manager job description.
Our Benefits: We offer competitive wages, and a variety of excellent benefits (Download PDF reader), including health insurance, retirement contributions and paid vacation and sick time.
Equity, Inclusion and Belonging: The City of Saint Paul is dedicated to dismantling systemic racial, cultural, and economic barriers that prevent people from fully enjoying and participating in our community and ensuring fairness in opportunities and outcomes for all individuals. At the City of Saint Paul, we want our workforce to reflect the diverse city that we serve. Our leaders are guided by an unapologetic equity agenda, which promotes the belief that true equity is building a city that works for all of us. We encourage you to apply as we are most interested in finding the best candidate for this job.
Position Requirements
Eight years of progressively responsible experience leading projects and programs involving labor standards or human/civil rights, in two or more of the following areas: federal and/or state compliance application (including Affirmative Action and Equal Employment Opportunity); litigation and/or trial work, attorney experience in a law firm or in the courts; investigative work; or diversity, equity, and inclusion work.
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One year of lead or supervisory experience is required.
Education may be substituted for experience as follows:
- A law degree from an accredited law school, plus two years of experience; or
- A Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Rights/Human Rights, Social Work, Public Policy, Public Administration, Business Administration, or a related field, plus four years of experience; or
- Two years of relevant college coursework or an associate degree in Civil Rights/Human Rights, Social Work, Public Policy, Public Administration, Business Administration, or a related field, plus six years of experience.
How to Apply
- Submit a City of Saint Paul online application by the closing date.
- Upload or submit the following document(s) via the online application system. (Zip files and web links will not be accepted. Each uploaded attachment is limited to 10MB.)
- A resume
First time applying online? Read our How to Apply Online Guide.
Need technical support? For help with the online application, please call 1-855-524-5627.
Learn more about our Hiring Process
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.
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.
Pre-Employment Screening: This position requires 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, if qualifying based on education.
Human Resources Contact Information:
Michelle LeBow at 651-266-6519
Email: michelle.lebow@stpaul.gov
The City of Saint Paul encourages individuals to apply for positions regardless of criminal history.
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. Click here for more information.
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.
Employer
City of Saint Paul
Address
25 West Fourth Street, Suite 200 City Hall Annex
Saint Paul, Minnesota, 55102
Phone
651-266-6500
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