HR Business Partner Manager - Tribal Operations

Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community; Prior Lake (MN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Life and disability insurance

Onsite clinics/pharmacy

401(k) retirement plan

Paid time off

Wellness programs

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community is seeking an HR Business Partner Manager for Tribal Operations. This role delivers strategic and operational HR support across employee relations, performance management, talent management, organizational development, compliance, onboarding, rewards, and continuous improvement.

You will supervise HR team members and partner with Benefits, Talent Acquisition, Compensation, and Leadership Development.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, or related field.
• 7+ years of progressive experience in exempt level positions in Human Resources and 3+ years of leading HR Business Partners team.
• Experience in organization design, restructuring and change management, talent acquisition, employee engagement and relations, talent and organization development, performance management, compensation, and benefits.
• Experience supporting both team members and various levels of leadership.
• Experience supporting and driving project management initiatives.
• Ability to influence at all levels with confidence and build trust.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary HR contact for assigned enterprises and departments.
• Provide guidance on complex HR issues and conflict resolution.
• Partner with leaders to build high-performing organizations focused on structure and team effectiveness.
• Execute cyclical processes (compensation, performance reviews, talent review, succession planning).
• Ensure effective talent acquisition support and processes.
• Advise on change management during organizational transitions.
• Lead programs to support business and HR continual improvement.
• Lead team member engagement, retention, and recognition initiatives.
• Facilitate teambuilding, development, and training with Leadership Development.
• Stay current on HR trends and best practices.
• Develop HR reports and metrics for leaders.
• Lead and develop a high-performing HR Business Partners team.

Skills

Employee relations

Performance management

Talent management

Organizational development

Change management

Leadership development

Communication skills

Executive influence

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, or related field

Job description

HR Business Partner Manager - Tribal Operations

Job Category: Human Resources

Requisition Number: HRBUS021978

• Posted : November 4, 2026
• Full-Time
• On-site

Locations

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SMSC Community Center
Prior Lake, MN 55372, USA

Description

Job Summary: The Human Resources Business Partner Manager supports the organization by providing strategic and operational HR advice to leaders and team members. This position is responsible for delivering across HR disciplines, including employee relations, performance management, talent management, organizational development, compliance activities, onboarding and integration, rewards and recognition, and continuous improvement initiatives. The HR Business Partner Manager collaborates with HR team members in Benefits, Talent Acquisition, Compensation, and Leadership Development to deliver options and counsel to leaders. This position is also responsible for championing culture and engagement. This role will supervise HR team member(s) and provide support and guidance on professional development.

Primary Job Duties

• Serve as the primary HR contact for assigned enterprises and departments.
• Provide directions and advice on complex HR issues, offering guidance on conflict resolution.
• Partner with leaders to create high-performing organizations with a focus on structure and team effectiveness.
• Facilitate the execution of cyclical processes (e.g., compensation, performance management, talent review and succession planning, etc.) and prioritized initiatives across the assigned enterprises and departments.
• Partner with leaders to ensure effective talent acquisition support and processes are in place.
• Advise on change management processes to help the organization navigate through transitions or organizational changes.
• Lead and develop programs and processes to support both the business and HR continual improvement path.
• Lead initiatives around team member engagement, retention, and recognition to enhance work experience.
• Facilitate teambuilding, development, and training initiatives in partnership with the Leadership and Development team.
• Continuously stay abreast of emerging trends and best practices in the HR space.
• Develop HR reports and metrics and proactively share with leaders.
• Lead, develop, and inspire a high-performing HR Business Partners team. Hire, coach, mentor, and develop team members; set clear goals and expectations; manage performance; and build a culture grounded in accountability, trust, continuous learning, and innovation, while fostering an engaging, positive, and productive team environment.

Reflects MINIMUM EDUCATION, TRAINING, CERTIFICATION and EXPERIENCE required to meet the expectations of this job:

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, or a related field.
• 7+ years of progressive experience in exempt level positions in Human Resources and 3+ years of leading HR Business Partners team.
• Demonstrated competence and experience in broad fields of human resources including organization design, restructuring and change management, talent acquisition, employee engagement and relations, talent and organization development, performance management, compensation, and benefits.
• Experience supporting both team members and various levels of leadership.
• Experience supporting and driving project management initiatives.
• Proven experience interacting and influencing all levels of an organization with confidence, building trust and rapport.
• Capable of providing courageous and decisive advice, including advanced team member relations.
• Advanced interpersonal, listening and communication skills, including presentation and facilitation skills, and a record of effectively communicating with and influencing at all levels, including providing critical feedback and the ability to help executives, leaders, and team members navigate through difficult situations.
• Have a point of view and the confidence and courage to constructively challenge assumptions even when unpopular, coupled with a high level of professionalism and the sophistication and finesse to push through issues while maintaining relationships.

Outstanding Benefits & Awesome Perks:Enjoy competitive weekly pay, outstanding benefits and advancement opportunities. Generous benefits include medical, life and disability insurance, onsite medical clinics and pharmacy, 401(k) retirement plan, paid time off, wellness programs and more. Plus, take advantage of perks like discounts on childcare, fuel, bus passes and fitness membership, free uniforms, and tuition reimbursement.

Who We Are:The Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community contributes both time and financial resources across the region, state, and country. The SMSC has donated more than $400 million to organizations and causes, provided $500 million in economic development loans to other tribes, and contributed millions more to support regional governments and infrastructure. The SMSC's Native Green initiative annually diverts hundreds of tons of waste from landfills, has implemented compostable containers throughout our properties, and restored hundreds of acres of prairie land. Team members are eligible to participate in SMSC Gives, a community outreach initiative that organizes various opportunities in the local community. To empower its team members to take part in the Dakota tradition of giving, the SMSC provides paid hours to team members to volunteer at events.Learn more at shakopeedakota.org

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