Culture Architect & Engagement Leader

Mas Hvac, Inc.; Maple Grove (MN); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Vision benefits

Dental benefits

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Retirement plan

Paid holidays and PTO

Education assistance

Company events

Safety shoe allowance

Job summary

Gradian Thermal Solutions, based in Maple Grove, is seeking a Talent & Culture Manager to shape our culture as we scale through mergers and growth. You will design culture programs, embed our core behaviors, and partner with leaders to drive engagement, onboarding, recognition, and leadership development.

The role demands a strategic yet hands-on approach, excellent communication, and the ability to influence without formal authority across the organization.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in HR, organizational development, communications, business, or related field.
• 5+ years of experience in HR, talent, culture, employee experience, or related area.
• Experience designing and delivering culture or employee experience programs.
• Proven ability to influence and build trust across all levels without direct authority.
• Strong program and project management skills with hands-on execution.
• Excellent communication, facilitation, and storytelling skills.
• Experience embedding values into HR programs.

Responsibilities

• Champion Gradian brand, mission, values, and behaviors across the organization.
• Design and lead a culture roadmap embedded in the employee lifecycle.
• Partner with leaders to model and reinforce culture without formal authority.
• Advise CHRO and people leaders on culture, engagement, and employee experience.
• Integrate Gradian identity into hiring, onboarding, performance, recognition, and development.
• Build interview guides, onboarding journeys, and manager toolkits.
• Partner with Talent Acquisition to ensure candidate experience reflects Gradian values.
• Design onboarding experiences that immerse new employees in mission, vision, values, and behaviors from day one.
• Design and manage engagement initiatives, culture events, and recognition programs.
• Develop culture rituals and cross-site connections; collaborate on brand-aligned messaging.
• Measure culture adoption via surveys and feedback; report metrics.

Skills

HR experience

Culture programs

Influence without authority

Program management

Communication skills

Storytelling

Education

Bachelor’s degree in HR/related field

Tools

HRIS systems

Recognition platforms

Engagement survey tools

Job description

Gradian Thermal Solutions, based in Maple Grove, is seeking a Talent & Culture Manager to shape our culture as we scale through mergers and growth. You will design culture programs, embed our core behaviors, and partner with leaders to drive engagement, onboarding, recognition, and leadership development.

The role demands a strategic yet hands-on approach, excellent communication, and the ability to influence without formal authority across the organization.