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Northmarq – Minneapolis, MN (Bloomington, MN)
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Northmarq is seeking a Manager, HR Business Partnerto join the Human Resources department at our Minneapolis (Bloomington) headquarters office. In this role, the Manager, HR Business Partner is a key Business Partner leading a small team of HR Business Partners, while also having direct HRBP responsibilities for various business lines across the company. This role will focus on building out Business Partner capabilities, and partner with leaders across the company to support the achievement of short and long-term business/department goals. This role is part of the HR leadership team and is integral to building strong alignment with other functions within the HR team (talent acquisition, operations, learning and development).
As an integral link between leaders cross-departmentally, and other team members of the HR function, their key responsibilities will be to:
- Lead a small team of HR Business Partners and build internal HRBP capabilities.
- Partner with leaders in support of the employee experience and ensure employee relations issues are effectively resolved.
- Provide input into talent strategies, including leadership development, and building a talent pipeline.
- Provide input on our DE&I initiatives in coordination with the DE&I Committee. This includes: a focus on inclusion, building connection, and acquiring / developing diverse talent.
- Effectively partner with leaders to lead the organization through periods of change and growth. This includes supporting organizational change, acquisition integration, and effective communication planning.
- Play an important role as a member of the HR Leadership Team, continuing to foster a high-performing, highly collaborative, and inclusive HR team atmosphere, mentor and lead more junior HR professionals as appropriate.
In addition, this role will create proactive plans and partner with HR colleagues ensure the effective execution of initiatives which may include talent acquisition, culture change, diversity and inclusion, performance management, talent management, and development, employee relations, rewards, and recognition.
The role will report to the Northmarq SVP of HR. This role may also participate in select initiatives at the holding company level (Pohlad Companies), representing HR, and the broader Northmarq organization. The successful incumbent will be fully accountable for the effective implementation and continued harmonization of HR-related processes, practices, policies, and outcomes for the business.
Position Responsibilities:
Employee Relations & Communications
- Function as an internal consultant/advisor, identifying and partnering with others as appropriate, in addressing issues (e.g., employee morale, interpersonal issues, turnover)
- Counsel managing directors, and mid-level leaders consistent with Northmarq policies/practices, legal considerations, and company priorities—advocating both company and employee concerns.
- Possess a thorough knowledge of relevant legislative requirements, ensure Northmarq’s employment practices are compliant and ensure leaders are trained and equipped in this area.
- Partner with leaders and communications function to ensure effective internal and external communications for their organizations.
Organization Effectiveness / Organization Development / Organization Design
- Assist functional leadership with communication, problem analysis, and identifying solutions.
- Assist functional leaders in ensuring effective organization structure, communication, problem analysis, and resolution.
- Consult/advise management to ensure effective structure, design, resource and staffing models.
- Provide compensation support including salary planning, promotions, and incentive plan design.
- Ensure effective utilization and alignment of human resources with business needs.
- Partner with leaders to support the implementation of Performance Reviews, Pulse surveys, HR initiatives, etc.
Talent Acquisition
- Support the talent acquisition team, and leaders to ensure we have the right talent, at the right place, at the right time.
- Support early careers initiatives, intern programs through partnership with the Talent Acquisition team.
Development and Performance Management/Leadership
- Support and enable leadership development initiatives/ programs and embedding tools/processes into the organization.
- Consult with leaders/managing directors on leadership development needs. Coach/advise and provide feedback as appropriate.
- Ensure HR direct reports have clear expectations and receive regular informal performance feedback along with cycle-driven formal feedback.
Change Management / Organization Leadership:
- As needed, partner with leaders to help design change strategies that build enable a high-performance culture.
- Develop a strong knowledge of the business, markets, and competitors, and serve as a key Business Partner and enable/support change.
Other
- Coach/advise leaders to ensure clear differentiation of performance in rewards and recognition.
- Provide leadership and/or serve as a Northmarq representative on Pohlad Companies initiatives.
- Manage/participate in key projects and initiatives as required.
What We're Looking For:
- 7+ years of HR experience and 3+ years of people leadership experience
- Ability work in a fast paced, changing environment.
- Ability to make decisions and use good judgement.
- Ability to prioritize projects, multitask as required.
- Collaborative leadership style, partnering with others across the HR team to ensure alignment.
- Approachable, strong advisor and consultant
- Ability to successfully work with others.
- Experience working with sales teams preferred.
Northmarq offers a highly competitive benefits package including: medical, dental, vision, paid time off, 401K match and an annual discretionary contribution based on business performance, paid parental leave and adoption assistance, education assistance, volunteer paid time off, charitable contribution match and so much more!
