Strategic HR Business Partner for Growth & Change

Protolabs; Brooklyn Park (MN); On-site; USD 88,000 - 117,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Flexible Spending Accounts

Health Savings Account

Dental and Vision

Life Insurance

Disability

Paid caregiver leave

PTO + Holiday Pay

401k with company match

Employee Stock Purchase Program

Matching grants

Job summary

Protolabs in Brooklyn Park, MN is seeking an experienced Human Resources Business Partner (HRBP) to align people strategies with business goals and drive workforce effectiveness. You will partner with leaders to translate objectives into talent solutions, guiding talent development and employee engagement while ensuring compliance and operational excellence.

You'll work onsite with cross-functional teams, influence change, and shape culture through data-driven HR practices, performance

Qualifications

• 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.
• 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.
• Excellent relationship-building, coaching, and consulting skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities with experience using data to inform decisions.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to adapt messaging to diverse audiences.
• Proven ability to manage sensitive situations with discretion, professionalism, and sound judgment.
• A collaborative mindset and the ability to influence without direct authority.
• Experience leading through change and helping organizations adapt in evolving business environments.
• Self-motivation, resilience, and the ability to balance strategic priorities with day-to-day execution.
• A passion for creating exceptional employee experiences and building high-performing teams

Responsibilities

• 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

Skills

Strategic HR partner

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Influence without authority

Change management

Employee relations

Data-driven decisions

Project management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in HR/Business/Organizational Development

Job description

Protolabs in Brooklyn Park, MN is seeking an experienced Human Resources Business Partner (HRBP) to align people strategies with business goals and drive workforce effectiveness. You will partner with leaders to translate objectives into talent solutions, guiding talent development and employee engagement while ensuring compliance and operational excellence.

You'll work onsite with cross-functional teams, influence change, and shape culture through data-driven HR practices, performance