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

About the Role

As a Strategic Partner, you will be a driving force behind transformative talent strategies that empower our associates, elevate leadership capabilities, and fuel Grand Casino’s long-term vision. You’ll go beyond HR operations to serve as a strategic advisor, coach, and organizational change agent—crafting solutions that align with Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe cultural values and enterprise-wide objectives. You’ll partner directly with business leaders to co-create future-ready strategies, shape associate experiences, and lead with data, heart, and vision.

Responsibilities

• Strategy + Culture Leadership
  • 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 Enablement
  • 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.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field; or equivalent.
• 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.
• Strong communicator, coach, and influencer across multiple stakeholder levels.
• Skilled in applying data and insights to drive equitable, strategic solutions.
• Must be able to secure a license from Gaming Regulatory Authority (GRA).
• Responsible for following all relevant Detailed Gaming Regulations (DGR’s).
• Mille Lacs Band Member and American Indian preference will be exercised in the hiring process.

Skills

• Think strategically and act with purpose.
• Build influence through trust, clarity, and courageous leadership.
• Thrive in complex, high-change environments where agility is key.
• Believe in aligning people development with long-term business value.

What Success Looks Like

• Strategic talent programs yield measurable impact on retention, performance, and engagement.
• Leaders turn to you as a partner in navigating people challenges and growth.
• Associates feel seen, supported, and connected to purpose.
• Organizational structures and talent strategies stay ahead of change.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and weekly pay.
• Health benefits, 401(k) with generous match.
• Tuition reimbursement, parental leave.
• Milestone recognition, birthday/anniversary gifts.

Work Environment

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

Servant Leadership culture rooted in the 7 Core Values. Freedom to lead authentically and build transformational programs. A career accelerant where your work makes a lasting difference.