Strategic Partner, Grand Casino Hinckley $60,000-$99,000/annually

What You’ll Do

• Advise on enterprise-level workforce planning and succession strategies.
• Design and evolve scalable talent systems that support organizational growth and agility.
• Champion a culture of purpose, development, and high performance through coaching, mentoring, and internal mobility programs.
• Apply human capital analytics and labor market insights to influence strategic decision-making.

Program Development + Delivery

• Create inclusive, culturally aligned talent programs focused on retention, development, and engagement.
• Lead the design and implementation of career pathing, mentorship initiatives, and leadership acceleration.
• Integrate Mille Lacs Band values—Wisdom, Love, Respect, Truth, Humility, Bravery, and Honesty—into every initiative.

Business Partnership + Change

• Serve as a trusted advisor across leadership levels to enable enterprise alignment.
• Facilitate organizational development, design, and change management initiatives.
• Collaborate cross-functionally to embed talent strategy into core business planning.

Compliance + Conflict Resolution

• Navigate complex cultural and organizational dynamics with diplomacy and integrity.
• Lead impartial investigations and resolve conflict with fairness and cultural sensitivity.
• Ensure compliance with employment laws, GRA requirements, and internal policies.

What You Get

• A lead role in shaping enterprise-wide talent strategy.
• Direct collaboration with executive and property-level leadership.
• A competitive salary and weekly pay.
• Health benefits, 401(k) with generous match, tuition reimbursement, parental leave.
• Milestone recognition, birthday/anniversary gifts.
• A servant leadership culture rooted in the 7 Core Values.
• A career accelerant where your work makes a lasting difference.

What You Bring

• A bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field; or equivalent experience.
• 2+ years in a strategic HR role; 2+ years in generalist or HRBP capacity.
• Preferred: 2 years of experience in performance consulting or organizational strategy.
• Experience in workforce planning, performance consulting, or organizational strategy preferred.
• A strong communicator, coach, and influencer across multiple stakeholder levels.
• Skilled in applying data and insights to drive equitable, strategic solutions.
• Ability to secure a license from Gaming Regulatory Authority (GRA).
• Responsibility for following all relevant Detailed Gaming Regulations (DGR’s).
• Mille Lacs Band Member and American Indian preference will be exercised in the hiring process.

Physical Needs and Work Environment

• Regular collaboration across diverse work settings and associate schedules.
• Adaptability to changing priorities in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment.