Human Resources Business Partner - Minnesota, Hybrid

Develop and implement HR processes, practices, and programs for the organization and client groups to maximize achievement of short- and long-term business goals. This role ensures proactive planning and effective execution of talent acquisition, performance management, talent management and development, total rewards & recognition, training, organization effectiveness, data and record management, and related programs. Supports senior HR Business Partners with large-scale department and organization HR, organizational design, and change management initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Strategic Business Partnership
  • Partner with leaders to integrate the human resource function with business activities.
  • Assist leaders in promoting proactive changes to address a rapidly changing external environment.
  • Research, analyze, and respond to leader and employee questions regarding HR policies and processes.
  • Assist leaders with job description creation/updates and compensation analysis.
  • Develop and implement HR projects/programs to proactively meet the needs of targeted client groups.
  • Conduct exit interviews, assess reasons for separation, investigate concerns, identify themes, and address issues.
  • Support HR data/reporting needs, including analysis of HR processes and programs, and report findings for improvement.
• Organizational Effectiveness
  • Assist leaders in ensuring effective communication, problem analysis, and resolution.
  • Partner with HR management to ensure organization structure, design, staffing, and utilization of human resources align with business needs.
  • Provide periodic reports and data on a timely basis.
  • Provide counsel in designing and implementing new organization structures and processes to increase effectiveness and customer satisfaction.
  • Support or lead change management initiatives.
• Talent Acquisition
  • Partner with Talent Acquisition to ensure timely approval of position requisitions.
  • Act as a point of contact for Talent Acquisition regarding compensation, equity analysis, workflow, and hiring decisions.
  • Support leaders in workforce planning, including identifying future talent needs, headcount budgeting, and contingent worker engagement.
  • Partner with Talent Acquisition to complete immigration processes and address work visa/work sponsorship issues.
• Employee Relations
  • Anticipate, identify, and facilitate resolution of employee relations issues.
  • Partner with legal resources as appropriate.
  • Act as an internal consultant to address issues such as employee morale, interpersonal problems, and work conditions.
  • Counsel people leaders consistent with NMDP policies, legal considerations, and company priorities.
• Training and Development
  • Implement employee and leadership development strategy.
  • Coach and mentor leaders regarding talent and leadership competencies.
  • Consult with senior HR Business Partners on people leaders’ staff training and development needs.
  • Develop strategies to improve leadership training and development in conjunction with Talent Management.
  • Deliver training and development opportunities.
• Reward Management
  • Implement and communicate NMDP compensation and benefits programs to attract, motivate, and retain employees.
  • Partner with the Total Rewards function to develop innovative recognition systems for client organizations.
• Other Accountabilities
  • Complete data entry and document management for headcount/position management process.
  • Participate in and/or lead key projects and initiatives for HR Practice Areas, such as Talent Management and HR Solutions.
  • Serve as a representative on NMDP or divisional committees or task forces.
  • Participate in the development of the Human Resource department’s strategic, tactical, and financial plans.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Working knowledge of employment law.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to communicate clearly and effectively in all situations.
• Customer service orientation and ability to establish strong working relationships with internal and external clients.
• Results orientation and a strong sense of urgency.
• Strong problem-solving skills.
• Ability to prioritize rapidly and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Ability to influence others.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Ability to analyze data and identify trends.
• Ability to handle and maintain confidential information.
• Minimal travel required (one to two trips per year).

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field.
• Three years of experience working in a Human Resources Business Partner role.
• On evaluation, an advanced degree in Human Resources or a related field may be substituted for experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in HR or Business.
• HR Generalist experience.
• HR Business Partner experience supporting Information Technology (IT) and Product leaders and teams.

About the Team

This is a hybrid role that requires work on-site at our headquarters in Minneapolis approximately once a month.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance.
• Accident, critical illness, and hospital indemnity coverage.
• Well-being, legal, identity theft, and pet benefits.
• Retirement plans.
• Paid time off, holidays, and leave programs.
• Incentive plans.

For more information, visit NMDP Benefit Information.