HR Manager

• Are you looking for something different than your typical internal HR Manager or Sr. HR Business Partner role?
• Do you love to roll up your sleeves and solve problems for others?
• Are you looking to advance your career doing work that showcases your expertise?
• Do you enjoy variety and challenging yourself to learn new things?
• Would you like to gain valuable experience in different industries from different HR leaders and mentors?

If you answered “YES” to all these questions, Growth Operators is the place for you!

We are seeking a Human Resources professional with prior experience as a Human Resources Manager in mid-sized companies who is passionate about business results and delivering a high level of client service.

The client-facing Human Resources Manager serves Growth Operators’ clients by managing the Human Resources function and/or projects for our clients. Services are provided in the form of advisory services (specific projects) and outsourced services (interim or fractional roles with clients). Client relationships are overseen by the Client Relationship Manager, an HR Partner or Managing Director of the company. Work performed by the Human Resources Manager on client engagements may include the following:

• Assist with assessment of the client's current HR function and recommend updates and improvements in areas such as policies, handbooks, and compliance; actively engage with the client to implement those updates and improvements.
• Manage the processes and procedures for all day-to-day HR responsibilities, leveraging client resources and/or assigned Growth Operators’ Associate staff, as directed.
• Identify, recommend, and implement process improvements, leveraging technology to gain efficiencies.
• Assist with employee performance management, training, and coaching.
• Manage the administration of employee benefit programs including benefit plan materials preparation and communication, answering employee questions, building out benefits tiers in HRIS and related platforms, annual and new hire enrollment, benchmarking, and some broker relations.
• Assist with HR system assessment, selection, and implementation, to include HRIS, ATS, LMS, etc.
• Create, review, and maintain employee handbooks and HR policies.
• Communicate effectively with clients’ employees in person, virtually, and in writing.
• Perform payroll entries and processing, as needed by clients.
• Maintain knowledge of industry trends and employment legislation and ensure client compliance.

Disclaimer: This job description is only a summary of the typical functions of the job, not an exhaustive or comprehensive list of all possible job responsibilities, tasks, and duties. Responsibilities, tasks, and duties of the jobholder might differ from those outlined in the job description and other duties, as assigned, might be required.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work

• This is a full-time, hybrid position with some flexibility in work schedule.
• FLSA Status: Exempt

Work Environment/ Travel

• The work is performed remotely from home, at the Growth Operators office in downtown Minneapolis, and on-site at client locations depending on client needs.
• This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as laptop computers and smartphones.
• Travel is primarily local during the business day; some out-of-town and overnight travel is likely.

Required Qualifications and Core Competences

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources or equivalent
• 7+ years’ progressive HR experience, which includes a minimum of 3 years in a functional HR Manager or HR Business Partner role
• Ability to identify issues and find solutions through research and utilizing available resources
• Prior experience and strong working knowledge of HRIS and ATS software, MS Excel, Word, Outlook, and Teams
• Strong analytical thinker with ability to see the big picture
• Strong attention to detail with consistent follow-through skills
• Excellent organizational skills with ability to prioritize and manage multiple priorities at once and meet deadlines
• Strong decision-making skills with ability to exercise good judgment
• Enjoys working with multiple clients in a variety of industries, often simultaneously
• Ability to work in a fast-paced collaborative environment with client and internal team
• Ability to build rapport and gain trust with stakeholders in short timeframe
• Self-directed in their work
• Must be able to spend substantial time in the Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul, MN area for onsite client work.

Preferred Experience:

• PHR or SHRM-CP
• SPHR or SHRM-SCP
• Prior engagements in consulting or contract work
• Experience working with private equity-backed companies
• Background in mergers, acquisitions and integrations

ABOUT GROWTH OPERATORS™:

Are you looking for control over your career? Do you enjoy a variety of work in multiple industries?

At Growth Operators:

• Our purpose is to empower growth for our clients.
• Our vision is to be the premier finance and human resources advisory firm for growing companies and the institutions that own them.
• Our mission is to deploy our collective knowledge and expertise to propel our clients to higher levels of performance.

Our clients hire Growth Operators because we are different. Our people are experienced, industry-proven professionals that we call Growth Pros. We provide finance and human resources transformation services that empower our clients to create sustainable growth and value, and we approach our work with our sleeves rolled up. Come grow your career with us!

Growth Operators is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Growth Operators offers a competitive compensation and benefits package including medical, dental, and vision insurance and 401k with employer match.

For more information, go to www.growthoperators.com/careers.