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Lead of Employee Relations

Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation
Center, MN Full Time
POSTED ON 11/23/2025 CLOSED ON 1/20/2026

What are the responsibilities and job description for the Lead of Employee Relations position at Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation?

Responsibilities:
Hybrid, must be on-site three days per week in our Center City, MN facility. Healthcare experience is highly preferred.

The Employee Relations Manager is responsible for promoting a fair, respectful, and legally compliant workplace by developing, implementing, and leading employee relations strategies and programs. This role provides consultation and guidance to leaders and employees regarding workplace concerns, conflict resolution, investigations, policy interpretation, and employment law compliance. The Employee Relations Manager partners with HR Business Partners, Centers of Excellence and Legal Counsel to mitigate risk, ensure consistency, and strengthen organizational culture aligned with the mission, values, and goals of the Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation (HBFF) and the Hazelden Betty Ford Graduate School of Addiction Studies.
  • Lead Employee Relations Strategy & Case Management
  • Enhance Workplace Culture & Engagement
  • Risk Mitigation and Policy Governance
  • Continuous Improvement and Organizational Learning
Qualifications:
Required Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's degree in HR, business or related field or equivalent experience
  • Minimum four years of Human Resources experience or related.
    • Prefer 2-3 years’ experience in a similar role with experience in recruiting, training and development, change Leadership and employee relations.
  • Advanced skill with MS Office Suite.
Preferred Qualifications:
  • SPHR/PHR
  • Change Leadership/ Organizational Development experience.
  • Talent Leadership/ Leadership Development experience.
Overview:
The Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation is the largest nonprofit addiction recovery organization in the United States. It is also one of the most mission-driven places you will find. The Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation team is passionate about providing hope and ultimately healing. As a living, growing and evolving institution, the Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation is – at our core- a people-powered organization. Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation is comprised of 1600 employees, seventeen treatment sites and produces $190 million dollars in annual revenue. This exemplary organization serves nearly 25,000 people annually and is committed to provide hope and healing for those experiencing addiction to alcohol and other drugs.

What makes this organization unique is its total ecosystem approach to prevention, education, research, advocacy and treatment. All of the parts of the organization work together to inform, develop and deliver evidence- based practices that help people reclaim their futures and restore their hope.

Being “a best place to work” is a strategic goal of Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation and it’s a goal that every employee plays an active role in helping to achieve. Our culture is a reflection of how encouraged and energized we each feel about contributing our ideas and performing to our greatest ability. Join us and do meaningful work.

We deeply value our employees. Working at Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation includes a comprehensive benefits package, including:
  • Competitive Health, Dental and Vision Plans
  • Retirement savings plan with employer match
  • Paid time-off
  • Tuition reimbursement

The Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation is proud to be an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. We believe that diversity and inclusion among our colleagues is critical to our success as a force of healing and hope for individuals, families and communities affected by addiction to alcohol and other drugs; and we seek to recruit, develop and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool.
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