Manager Human Performance Research Jobs in Minnesota

Job Description

Are you a strategic HR leader ready to make a significant impact? We are seeking a dynamic Senior Manager, HR Business Partner to join our HR team and partner with the Senior Vice President of our RiverSource Insurance and Annuities business. In this role, you will implement HR strategies that align with our business needs, build strong and influential relationships with business leaders to understand their needs, leverage enterprise solutions to provide strategic HR support and act as a trusted advisor to senior leadership on HR-related matters. You will operate with a growth mindset and have business, technical and industry expertise, with the credibility to influence workforce strategy, operating models, talent outcomes and leadership effectiveness.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as a strategic advisor to the Senior Vice President of RiverSource, embedding HR strategy directly into key business decisions and planning. Elevate leadership impact through targeted coaching and guide leaders through complex, sensitive employee matters in close partnership with HR COEs.
• Anticipate and surface human capital trends that influence business performance, and drive decisive action. Use data, market insights, and leading practices to shape outcomes, challenge thinking, and accelerate meaningful, long‑term change in partnership with COEs.
• Partner across COEs to shape and deliver the people strategy behind critical initiatives and corporate development efforts impacting RiverSource. Bring an enterprise lens to identify innovative solutions, while leveraging programs, policies, and tools to improve results and manage risk.
• Act as a trusted partner to the SVP on complex organizational changes, leading through transformation with clarity and confidence. Assess the impact of evolving strategies on workforce effectiveness, lead design and due diligence efforts, and drive seamless implementation, including during high‑stakes events such as mergers and acquisitions.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
• 7+ years of Human Resources experience
• Demonstrated use of AI tools (e.g., Copilot) to reduce administrative work and enable higher‑value, strategic contributions
• Lifelong learner who stays current on HR trends, practices, and emerging innovations
• Trusted advisor with strong relationship management, coaching, and influencing skills; proven ability to partner with senior leaders to drive enterprise priorities

Preferred Qualifications

• 10+ years of Human Resources experience, with depth supporting complex, matrixed, and/or global organizations
• Brings strong business acumen and a data‑driven, solutions‑oriented mindset, with the ability to translate strategy and insights into practical HR outcomes
• Demonstrated ability to influence, communicate, and partner effectively across functions and geographies, using a consultative approach to build alignment and drive results
• Proven track record of navigating ambiguity and organizational complexity, exercising sound judgment, ownership, and accountability to deliver strategic outcomes
• Invests in talent by developing others, fostering collaboration, and elevating team performance

In-Office Collaboration

We are a client‑centric, relationship‑based business. Working together, in‑person, is foundational to how we achieve results. By fostering a culture of face‑to‑face collaboration, idea sharing, productivity and personal connection, we deliver for our stakeholders — clients, advisors, employees and shareholders. Our employees work in the office at least four (4) days per week, with flexibility to work from home one (1) day per week. Some roles may require additional in‑office time or different in‑office expectations, and specific requirements will be discussed during the hiring process.

Visa Sponsorship

Applicants must have a valid work authorization that does not now, or in the future, require visa sponsorship for employment in the United States (e.g., H‑1B, F‑1 CPT, F‑1 OPT, TN).

Base Pay Salary

The estimated base salary for this role is $107,000 - $147,100 per year. We have a pay‑for‑performance compensation philosophy. Your initial total compensation may vary based on job‑related knowledge, skills, experience, and geographical work location. In addition, most of our roles are eligible for variable pay in the form of bonus, commissions, and/or long‑term incentives depending on the role. We also have a competitive and comprehensive benefits program that supports all aspects of your health and well‑being, including but not limited to vacation time, sick time, 401(k), and health, dental and life insurances.

Ameriprise Financial is an equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, military status, veteran status, genetic information, citizenship, disability status, marital status, family status or any other basis prohibited by law.

We are committed to fostering an inclusive and accessible recruitment process for individuals with disabilities. If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or interview process, speak to your recruiter to discuss how we can support you.