Human Resources Senior Manager

Daikin Applied Americas; Plymouth (MN); Hybrid; USD 101,000 - 172,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

401K with Employer Match

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Daikin Applied is seeking an HR Senior Manager to lead HR business partnering, compliance, and labor relations in a Plymouth, MN hybrid environment. You will shape HR strategy, partner with Talent Acquisition, and guide management on performance and regulatory matters.

The role emphasizes collaboration with leaders, overseeing compensation, training, and safety programs while ensuring alignment with federal and state regulations. A strong, relationship-focused HR leader is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
• 6+ years related experience and/or training.
• Proficient in Microsoft Suite.
• Ability to form strong relationships with business leaders.
• Adaptability and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Act as Human Resources Business Partner to HR, Legal, and other designated teams.
• Identify legal requirements and government reporting regulations affecting HR functions and ensure compliance.
• Partner with Talent Acquisition to support hiring lifecycle including interviewing.
• Advise management on employee relations issues and regulatory compliance.
• Respond to inquiries regarding policies, procedures, and programs.
• Provide training to management in interviewing, hiring, terminations, promotions, performance reviews and legal requirements.
• Identify training needs and implement programs.
• Administer performance review program for fairness and compliance.
• Administer salary adjustments and monitor compa-ratios.
• Coordinate Workers’ Compensation program and support safety program.
• Prepare HR department budget and monitor spending.
• Represent organization at hearings/investigations.
• Analyze labor agreements and advise on interpretations and policies.
• Prepare statistical reports on grievances and labor relations activities.
• Verify adherence to labor contract terms.

Skills

Relationship building

Problem-solving

Adaptability

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Join the world's largest HVAC company, named by Forbes as one of America's Best-In-State Employers 2025! Daikin Applied is seeking a Human Resources Senior Manager! You will have the ability to make an impact and shape your career with a company that is passionate about growth along with support of an organization that believes it is vital to include and engage diverse people, perspectives, and ideas to achieve our best. Come be part of an exciting journey at Daikin Applied, where innovation and excellence drive our every endeavor!

Location:

Plymouth, MN – Hybrid – In office 3 days per week

Your Responsibilities

• Act as Human Resources Business Partner to HR, Legal, and other designated teams
• Identify legal requirements and government reporting regulations affecting human resources functions and ensure policies, procedures, and reporting are in compliance
• Partners with Talent Acquisition team to support the hiring life cycle, including interviewing candidates, to fill open roles
• Provides advisement to management in appropriate resolution of employee relations issues and ensures adherence to various state and federal regulations
• Respond to inquiries regarding policies, procedures, and programs
• Provide assistance and training to management in interviewing, hiring, terminations, promotions, performance reviews, performance management, EEOC, ADA, FMLA, and other government requirements.
• Identify employee-focused location training needs and implements training programs
• Administer performance review program to ensure effectiveness, compliance and equity within the organization
• Administer merit, promotional, and other salary adjustments to ensure compliance and equity within the organization, as well as monitor compa‑ratios within the organization
• Coordinate administration of Workers’ Compensation program, works closely with Safety personnel and the Workers’ Compensation carrier to manage claims and actively supports location safety program
• Prepare budget for human resources department and monitors spending accordingly
• Represent the organization at personnel-related hearings and investigations
• Analyze collective bargaining agreement and develop interpretation of intent, spirit, and terms of contract to counsel management in development and application of labor relations policies and practices
• Prepare statistical reports of types and frequency of actions taken concerning grievances, arbitration, mediation, and related labor relations activities, to identify problem areas
• Verify adherence to terms of labor contract by monitoring day-to-day implementation of policies concerning wages, hours, and working conditions
• Represent management in labor contract negotiations or serves as resource to negotiators by providing information on provisions of current contract and significance of proposed changes
• Furnish reference documents and statistical data concerning labor legislation, labor market conditions, prevailing union and management practices, wage and salary surveys, and employee benefits programs for labor contract negotiations

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
• 6+ years related experience and/or training
• Proficient in Microsoft Suite
• Ability to form strong relationships with business leaders
• Adaptability and problem-solving skills

Preferred Qualifications

• PHR or SHRM Certification
• Experience supporting Human Resources and/or Legal teams

Your Benefits

Daikin Applied offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements:

• Multiple medical insurance plan options + dental and vision insurance
• 401K retirement plan with employer match
• Paid time off and company paid holidays
• Paid sick time in accordance with the federal, state and local law
• Tuition Reimbursement after 6 months of continuous service

Work visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

The annual base salary for this position ranges from $100,800 to $171,700 in Minnesota and is eligible for an annual bonus. The range displayed represents the pay range for all positions in the job grade which this position falls. Individual base pay will depend on a wide range of factors including your skills, qualifications, experience, and location.

If you’re looking for an engaging career with growth opportunities in a supportive environment, you’ll love a career at Daikin Applied!