Human Resources Operations Manager

Job Tag: Posted: September 17, 2026. Minneapolis, MN | Hybrid.

About the role

Our client, a well-established professional services organization based in the Twin Cities, is seeking a Human Resources Operations Manager to join their team. This is a newly redesigned role reporting directly to firm leadership, offering the opportunity to own HR technology strategy and drive meaningful process improvement for a growing organization.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the organization's go-to resource for its HRIS platform, driving automation, reporting, and data governance improvements
• Partner cross-functionally with Finance and other internal stakeholders to support workforce reporting and analytics needs
• Provide oversight of payroll compliance and serve as an escalation point for payroll-related matters
• Support benefits and leave administration as needed
• Field employee questions on firm policy and recommend improvements
• Deliver light, system-focused training to end users

Desired Skills And Experience

• Strong HRIS/HR systems experience with Workday
• Experience with HR reporting and analytics
• Payroll oversight experience (hands-on payroll background a plus, not required)
• A self-starter who thrives in ambiguity and can operate independently without a rigid playbook
• Strong multitasking skills and comfort with a fast-paced, high-touch environment
• Professional, client-service-oriented demeanor comfortable engaging senior leadership