Human Resources Business Partner

Proto Labs; Brooklyn Park (MN); On-site; USD 105,000 - 145,000; Full time

Job summary

Protolabs in Brooklyn Park, MN is seeking a seasoned Human Resources Business Partner (HRBP) to serve as a trusted advisor to leaders and employees. You will translate business objectives into people solutions, drive talent development, and lead organizational effectiveness while ensuring compliance and an exceptional employee experience.

The role requires 7+ years of HR experience, strong knowledge of employment law, and proven ability to influence senior leaders.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in HR, business, organizational development, or a related field.
• 7+ years of progressive Human Resources experience.
• Experience influencing leaders and partnering with business leaders.
• Strong knowledge of employment law, employee relations, performance management, and organizational effectiveness.
• Exceptional relationship-building, coaching, and consulting skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities with data-driven decisions.

Responsibilities

• Partner with business leaders to align people strategies with organizational goals and drive business performance.
• Serve as trusted advisor and coach to leaders on employee relations, talent management, organizational effectiveness, and change leadership.
• Build relationships across all levels, fostering trust, accountability, and engagement.
• Analyze workforce trends and people metrics to identify opportunities and risks, and develop proactive solutions.
• Lead and support workforce planning, restructuring, succession planning, and talent development initiatives.
• Manage employee relations matters with professionalism, objectivity, and sound judgment.
• Drive performance management processes, employee development, and career growth discussions with leaders.
• Support attraction and selection of top talent by participating in recruiting activities.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws while advising on HR policies and practices.
• Champion employee engagement initiatives to strengthen culture and retention.
• Identify development needs within client groups and collaborate with leaders to implement growth opportunities.
• Act as a change agent to help leaders navigate transformation and business evolution.
• Collaborate with HR Centers of Excellence and cross-functional partners to deliver integrated HR solutions

Skills

Strategic HR

Leadership coaching

Employee relations

Organizational effectiveness

Data analysis

Policy guidance

Education

Bachelor’s degree in HR/Business/OD

Job description

Be yourself at Protolabs

Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. We are an equal opportunity employer, and we are committed to building a diverse team that feels they are valued in the workplace. So do you feel you do not meet every single requirement but still intrigued? We encourage you to still apply! You can help make our company even better. We do not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, sexual orientation, gender, age, mental or physical ability, or any way you represent yourself. We strongly believe diversity makes for more successful teams.

Why Protolabs?

We are the leaders in digital manufacturing. We hire doers, makers, and creative thinkers who tackle our roles with an entrepreneurial spirit. Our culture is centered around meaningful work that brings new and innovative products to market at unprecedented speeds. We are a diverse team that comes from all walks of life and take pride in our team who is smart, genuine, humble, and passionate about what we do. It’s our people who fuel our creativity and make our culture feel like home.

Join Our Team as a

Human Resources Business Partner!

This position is an ONSITE role based out of Brooklyn Park, MN.

Are you a strategic HR professional who thrives in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and can support teams at all levels? As a Human Resources Business Partner (HRBP), you will serve as a trusted advisor to leaders and employees, helping drive business success through people strategies. You will partner closely with managers to navigate organizational growth, develop talent, strengthen employee engagement, and lead through change. In this role, you'll translate business objectives into actionable people solutions, leveraging data, insights, and strong business acumen to influence outcomes. You'll play a critical role in shaping culture, enhancing organizational effectiveness, and delivering an exceptional employee experience while ensuring compliance and operational excellence.

What You Will Do:

• Partner directly with business leaders to align people strategies with organizational goals and drive business performance.
• Serve as a trusted advisor and coach to leaders on employee relations, talent management, organizational effectiveness, and change leadership.
• Build strong relationships across all levels of the organization, fostering a culture of trust, accountability, and engagement.
• Analyze workforce trends and people metrics to identify opportunities, mitigate risks, and develop proactive solutions.
• Lead and support organizational initiatives involving workforce planning, restructuring, succession planning, and talent development.
• Manage employee relations matters with professionalism, objectivity, and sound judgment.
• Partner with leaders to drive performance management processes, employee development, and career growth discussions.
• Support the attraction and selection of top talent by participating in recruiting and hiring activities.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws while providing practical guidance on HR policies and practices.
• Champion employee engagement initiatives that strengthen culture, enhance retention, and improve organizational effectiveness.
• Identify development needs within client groups and collaborate with leaders to implement meaningful learning and growth opportunities.
• Act as a change agent by helping leaders and teams successfully navigate transformation and business evolution.
• Collaborate with HR Centers of Excellence and cross-functional partners to deliver integrated, scalable HR solutions

What It Takes:

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, Organizational Development, or a related field.
• 7+ years of progressive Human Resources experience, including direct partnership with business leaders.
• Demonstrated experience influencing leaders and driving strategic people initiatives in a complex organization.
• Strong knowledge of employment law, employee relations, performance management, talent development, and organizational effectiveness.
• Exceptional relationship-building, coaching, and consulting skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities with experience using data to inform decisions.
• Excellent verbal