Manager, Talent Management & Strategy

TCSHRM; Maple Grove (MN); Hybrid; USD 152,000 - 217,000; Full time

Job summary

Great River Energy (GRE) in Maple Grove, MN, seeks a Manager, Talent Management & Strategy to lead the talent management and strategy team, building partnerships across business groups to design programs, guidelines, policies, and initiatives that attract, engage, and retain a diverse, equitable, inclusive workforce.

The role oversees development of workforce strategies, succession planning, leadership development, and HR analytics to drive organizational performance while aligning with GRE’s

Qualifications

• Four-year degree resulting in a bachelor’s degree in human resource management, business or a related field.
• 8+ years related work experience as a human resource business partner or similar role
• Five or more years of progressive leadership experience a plus
• Strong working knowledge of applicable state and federal employment laws, regulations and requirements
• Thorough understanding of data reporting, analysis and audit processes
• Prior knowledge and demonstrated use with an HCM system(s) and automation of processes
• Additional education in Human Resources and/or SHRM certification

Responsibilities

• Supervise, coach and provide work direction to employees to maximize productivity and teamwork.
• Drive, identify, recommend, support, consult and communicate employee and labor relations processes to create a high-performing and motivated workforce.
• Manage the recruitment, outreach and selection process initiatives to understand the dynamics of the business groups across the company to identify, develop and implement strategies and programs that recruit, engage and retain a high performing diverse, equitable and inclusive workforce.

Skills

HR leadership experience

Employment laws knowledge

Data reporting & analytics

HCM systems & automation

Employee relations

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR or related field

SHRM certification (preferred)

Tools

HCM systems

Job description

Manager, Talent Management & Strategy

Applications Due: October 14, 2026

Location: Maple Grove, MN (eligible for a hybrid work schedule)

Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. without restriction. Visa sponsorship is not available.

More than power, we're about people. At Great River Energy (GRE), people are our first priority--both customers and employees. Here, you will find a team-centered environment that's rewarding, challenging, and exciting. As a cooperative-owned generation and transmission company, we are Minnesota's second largest utility based on generating capacity.

General Summary:

We’re looking for a Manager, Talent Management & Strategy who manages and is accountable for the talent management and strategy team in developing effective working relationships with business groups through effective communication and partnerships, leading to the development of programs, guidelines, policies, initiatives and strategies that attract and retain a high-performing diverse, equitable, inclusive and member-focused workforce.

Total Rewards:

• A typical starting range for this position is $152,000 - $217,000 annually.

We offer market competitive base pay and adjust our offer accordingly based upon the value of the candidate’s knowledge, skills and experience. In addition, our Total Rewards strategy focuses on recognizing individual performance and rewarding business results. Our robust Total Rewards package includes exceptional benefits and retirement, a focus on continuous engagement, recognition, personal and professional development, and an emphasis on work-life effectiveness.

Job responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Supervise, coach and provide work direction to employees to maximize productivity and teamwork.
• Drive, identify, recommend, support, consult and communicate employee and labor relations processes to create a high-performing and motivated workforce.
• Manage the recruitment, outreach and selection process initiatives to understand the dynamics of the business groups across the company to identify, develop and implement strategies and programs that recruit, engage and retain a high performing diverse, equitable and inclusive workforce.

Qualifications:

• Four-year degree resulting in a bachelor’s degree in human resource management, business or a related field
• 8+ years related work experience as a human resource business partner or similar role
• Five or more years of progressive leadership experience a plus
• Strong working knowledge of applicable state and federal employment laws, regulations and requirements
• Thorough understanding of data reporting, analysis and audit processes
• Prior knowledge and demonstrated use with an HCM system(s) and automation of processes
• Additional education in Human Resources and/or SHRM certification

GRE values diversity, equity and inclusion and we are an equal employment opportunity employer.