Human Resources Manager

Description

Highmark Companies is adding an experienced Human Resources Manager to our team. The HR Manager will focus on aligning HR functions with business objectives, ensuring compliance, fostering employee engagement, and optimizing HR processes to support organizational success. This role will manage three HR Specialists responsible for Payroll & Benefits, Training & Development, and Talent Acquisition.

Pay: $80K - $100K

Location: Onsite in Savage, MN

Responsibilities

• Directly oversee HR Team ensuring alignment with company goals.
• Manage and maintain HR policies, procedures, and compliance with federal, state, and local regulations.
• Develop and implement strategies to reduce organizational risk across HR, safety, and compliance functions.
• Partner with legal, finance, and operations leaders to proactively identify potential liabilities and ensure mitigation plans are in place.
• Oversee annual company insurance policy renewals, including workers’ compensation, liability, auto, cyber, and property coverage.
• Coordinate with insurance brokers to review coverage needs, assess claims history, and secure competitive rates.
• Manage insurance claims processes, ensuring timely reporting, documentation accuracy, and proper follow-through with adjusters.
• Maintain risk-related records, audits, and compliance documentation to support policy renewals and minimize exposure.
• Promote diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives.
• Serve as a key advisor for employee concerns and workplace improvements.
• Track and analyze key HR metrics such as turnover, hiring trends, and engagement.
• Identify opportunities for HR process improvements and automation.
• Implement and optimize HR technology and systems.
• Lead investigations, address employee concerns, and oversee disciplinary and performance processes with consistency and care.
• Supports payroll, benefits, and HRIS administration to ensure accuracy, timeliness, and confidentiality.
• Supports recruitment, onboarding, and training programs that set new employee-owners up for success.
• Supports implementation of training programs, leadership development, and skills training.
  
  

What Highmark Companies Offers To You

• Competitive Base Salary
• Health Insurance- Company pays 100% of employee premium
• Health Savings Account
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Long-Term Insurance
• 401K Company Matching
• Paid Holidays
• Responsible Paid Time Off Policy (flexibility to take time off to balance life outside of work)
• Profit Sharing
• Paid Employee Referral Program
• Employee Discount Program
• Great culture and team dynamic
  
  

Requirements

Highmark Companies has been named as one of the Top 200 Workplaces in Minnesota by the Star Tribune in 2025! Top Workplaces recognizes the most progressive companies in Minnesota based on employee opinions measuring engagement, organizational health, and satisfaction. The analysis included responses from over 79,000 employees at Minnesota public, private and nonprofit organizations. We couldn’t have gotten this amazing honor without our employees. Come see what it’s like to be a part of a Top Workplace!

Qualifications

• 5 years of progressive HR experience, including at least 3 years in a leadership role.
• Strong understanding of employment laws, HR compliance, talent management, and training.
• Excellent leadership, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Ability to collaborate with business leaders and provide strategic HR guidance.
• PHR, SPHR, SHRM-CP, or SHRM-SCP preferred.
• Excellent facilitation and presentation skills.
• Proficiency in using learning management systems and other training technologies.
• Strong organizational and project management skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to assess training needs and develop effective training programs.
• Strong knowledge of payroll and benefits administration.
• Familiarity with payroll software and benefits management systems (e.g., Paylocity, ADP, Paychex, Workday).
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion.
• Knowledge of federal, state, and local payroll and benefits laws and regulations.
• Strong knowledge of full-cycle recruiting processes and best practices.