Head of Human Resources

Gierke Jungbauer Human Capital; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous benefits package

Job summary

The Minneapolis Institute of Art (Mia) seeks an experienced Head of Human Resources to lead strategy, culture, and organizational effectiveness in a dynamic museum setting. You will drive talent initiatives and partner with senior leaders to shape Mia's future.

This senior HR leader will oversee labor relations, benefits, compensation, HRIS, payroll, recruitment, and compliance, guiding a four-person HR team and supporting growth through change. A strong, inclusive leadership style is essential.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of progressive HR leadership experience.
• Significant union and labor relations experience.
• Solid knowledge of HR operations and legal requirements.
• Demonstrated change and project management experience.
• Experience building a strong, highly skilled, and engaged workforce.

Responsibilities

• Lead Mia’s HR strategy alongside senior leaders and managers.
• Oversee employee relations and labor relations initiatives.
• Oversee benefits, compensation, HRIS, payroll, recruiting, and compliance.
• Use HR data and employee feedback to guide decisions.
• Develop the HR team and strengthen processes and systems.

Skills

HR Leadership

Labor relations

Strategic planning

Employee relations

Change management

Data-driven

Communication

Education

Master’s degree in HR or related field

Tools

HRIS

Payroll systems

Benefits administration

Compliance tools

Job description

Want your next HR leadership role to put you at the center of an organization’s growth and culture, while using your best talents? Want to utilize your people-centric focus and strategy skills to strengthen employee engagement, develop people, and drive organizational effectiveness in a creative, mission-driven environment?

We’re excited to partner with our valued client, The Minneapolis Institute of Art (Mia), on this important search for their Head of Human Resources. This is an opportunity for an experienced HR leader to build on a strong foundation and help to shape the next 100 years of Mia by advancing strategy, culture, talent, and organizational effectiveness. Generosity, agility, emotional intelligence, positive energy, and driving results are the core values that define Mia's culture.

We’re looking for a high integrity, adaptable leader with strong HR expertise and excellent communication skills. A leader who can build trust, navigate change, and work effectively with a wide range of personalities and perspectives. This leader will have the opportunity to strengthen the organization while helping maintain a workplace where people can contribute, grow, and serve our audience-focused workplace with excellence. This individual will capitalize and build on their Labor Relations experience with the three collective bargaining agreements as well as their leadership skills with a team of four individuals.

A portion of the key accountabilities include:

• Lead and shape Mia’s HR strategy, alongside senior leaders and managers
• Lead and guide employee relations and labor relations efforts
• Oversee key HR functions including benefits, compensation, HRIS, payroll, recruiting, and compliance
• Use HR data and employee feedback to identify trends, improve employee experience, and support informed business decisions
• Lead and develop a talented HR team and strengthen HR processes, systems, and operational effectiveness
• Help Mia navigate change and growth
• And much more!

The ideal candidate will have:

• 15+ years of progressive HR Leadership experience
• Significant union and labor relations experience
• Solid knowledge of HR operations and legal requirements
• Demonstrated change and project management experience
• Experience building a strong, highly skilled, and engaged workforce
• An authentic and inclusive leadership style

If you’re ready to bring your HR leadership experience to an organization that values people, embraces change, builds community and connection through creativity and is shaping the next 100 years of their story, AND has a generous benefits package, we’d love to hear from you!