Senior Human Resources Business Partner

Senior HR Business Partner

HIGHLIGHTS

Location: Bloomington, MN & Minneapolis, MN (Onsite/Hybrid)

Position Type: Direct Hire

Hourly / Salary: Based on experience ($120K - $130K annual salary)

Residency Status: US Citizen or Green Card Holder ONLY

Overview:

As a Lead HR Business Partner supporting our client’s Retail Operations across Minnesota. Will play a critical role in shaping a high-performing, people-first culture. This is a unique opportunity to influence the teammate experience, support operational excellence, and help drive our clients' mission to Serve Society with Superior Quality. This is an individual contributor role supporting over 1200 teammates across 132 locations, partnering with 13 Area Managers to deliver HR strategy. The teammate in this role is required to live within the geographic region with some travel as needed to retail stores and regional offices.

Responsibilities:

• Partner closely with store leaders to deliver proactive HR support that aligns with business goals and enhances the teammate experience.
• Provide expert guidance on employee relations, performance management, organizational development, and workforce planning.
• Champion our values and culture by fostering an inclusive, respectful, and engaging work environment.
• Collaborate with HR Centers of Excellence (COEs) to implement enterprise-wide initiatives in talent development, compensation, benefits, and DEI.
• Analyze HR data and trends to identify opportunities for continuous improvement and operational impact.
• Ensure compliance with state and federal labor laws and company policies, serving as a subject matter expert on regional employment practices.
• Support change management efforts and lead initiatives that drive teammate engagement and retention.
• Oversee headcount management and partner with our Recruitment Process Outsourcing (RPO) team to ensure timely and effective staffing across the region.

Minimum Qualifications:

• 8 years of related experience with a bachelor’s degree or 6 years of related experience with a master’s degree.
• Prior exposure to multi-unit/location retail environments.
• Strong working knowledge of State and Federal employment law and HR best practices.
• Exceptional communication, coaching, and problem-solving skills.
• Willingness to travel regionally up to 50% as needed to stores, region or division meetings, and company sponsored events.

Who You are:

• A strategic thinker with a hands-on approach and a passion for people. A collaborative partner who builds trust and credibility across all levels of the organization.
• A self-starter who thrives in a dynamic, field-based environment.
• A skilled influencer who leads through partnership, using a consultative approach to guide decisions and drive alignment without direct authority.

Nice to Have:

• Bilingual in Spanish is preferred to support diverse teammate populations across the region.
• HR certification (PHR, SPHR, SHRM-CP/SHRM-SCP).
• Experience with union environments and labor relations.

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