Serve as a consultant to management on human resources–related business issues and act as both an employee champion and change agent
Assess and anticipate human resources needs for assigned business units and proactively communicate those needs with members of the Human Resources Team and leadership
Identify and develop integrated HR solutions to support company objectives while meeting the specific needs of assigned business units
Build partnerships within Human Resources and deliver valued services to management and employees
Support business units in Edina, Minnesota, and Anchorage, Alaska and travel to Anchorage at least quarterly
Support workforce planning, organizational design, talent strategies, and long-term talent planning
Identify human resources risks and proactively develop mitigation strategies
Influence and coach senior leaders and provide conflict management and mediation
Use HRIS systems (Workday preferred) and leverage HR analytics and data for decision-making
Participate in compensation analysis, job analysis, internal equity reviews, and incentive pay administration
Manage projects, prioritize tasks, and meet deadlines while leveraging support resources
Requirements
Three-plus years of experience working as a Human Resources Business Partner; five-plus years of experience for senior level position
Proven experience influencing and coaching senior leaders
Advanced knowledge of employment laws, compliance, and human resources best practices
Expertise in workforce planning, organizational design, and talent strategies
Strong ability to identify human resources risks and proactively develop mitigation strategies
Experience anticipating future talent needs and developing long-term talent strategies
Superior communication and emotional intelligence; remains calm and balanced in high-stress situations
Expert-level conflict management skills; proactively identifies solutions and uses influence effectively to achieve goals
Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint); moderate to expert-level Excel skills
Experience using HRIS systems—Workday preferred
Human resources certification (preferred)
Experience with compensation best practices specific to market pricing, job analysis, internal equity reviews, and incentive pay structure administration (preferred)
Proficiency in human resources analytics and leveraging data for decision-making (preferred)
Strong project management skills, with the ability to effectively prioritize, multitask, leverage support resources, and establish and meet deadlines (preferred)
Willingness and ability to travel to Anchorage at least quarterly
Must be willing to work in-office for the first 90 days with opportunity to transition to hybrid afterward
Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S.; employer cannot sponsor employment visas
Benefits
Medical insurance plan options and other standard employee benefits, including dental insurance, vision benefits, life insurance, disability insurance, and more!
Health Savings Accounts (HSA) and Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
401(k) Plan (participants are eligible for 100% matching on the first 6% of their contributions)
Wellbeing Program, including onsite fitness studio
Paid Time Off – including holiday, vacation, and volunteer
100% company-paid tuition reimbursement for approved job-relevant coursework and access to The Institutes (Risk and insurance education)
Paid parental leave
Bonus opportunities (annual incentive bonus)
Flexible work environment with hybrid and remote work arrangements
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