Strategic HR Partner & Talent Growth Leader

MDI; Saint Paul (MN); On-site; USD 75,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

MDI in Saint Paul, MN, seeks an experienced HR Manager to align organizational talent strategy with recruiting, retention, and succession planning. You will partner with site leadership and manage full-cycle recruitment, performance management, and employee relations.

The role requires 5–8 years HR experience, a Bachelor’s degree, and knowledge of employment laws; travel within the state and a salary of $75,000–$80,000 are offered, with opportunities to drive HR process improvements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, HR or related field or equivalent experience.
• 5–8 years HR experience; HR Manager or HR Business Partner experience preferred.
• PHR, SPHR, SHRM-CP or SHRM-SCP certification preferred.
• Strong knowledge of federal and state employment laws and compliance.
• Experience in manufacturing, nonprofit, social enterprise, or multi-site environments preferred.
• Ability to handle sensitive information with discretion and professionalism.
• Available to travel within state; valid driver’s license required.
• Satisfactory completion of a criminal background check.
• Verified eligibility for employment in the United States.

Responsibilities

• Partner with site leadership to align HR strategy with talent needs and organizational goals.
• Provide guidance to management on complex and sensitive HR issues; handle accommodations, investigations, and terminations.
• Lead full-cycle recruitment for exempt and non-exempt positions.
• Administer performance management processes; coach on documentation and corrective action.
• Maintain compliance with federal/state/local employment laws; manage postings and recordkeeping.
• Maintain HRIS accuracy and prepare reports for HR stakeholders.
• Assist compensation and benefits administration and communicate offerings to employees.
• Manage employee relations matters including investigations and policy issues.
• Drive HR process improvements and support cross-site integration.

Skills

HR policy development

Employee relations

Recruiting

Performance management

Compliance

Communication

Travel willingness

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business or HR

5–8 years HR experience

Tools

HRIS systems

Reporting tools

Job description

MDI in Saint Paul, MN, seeks an experienced HR Manager to align organizational talent strategy with recruiting, retention, and succession planning. You will partner with site leadership and manage full-cycle recruitment, performance management, and employee relations.

The role requires 5–8 years HR experience, a Bachelor’s degree, and knowledge of employment laws; travel within the state and a salary of $75,000–$80,000 are offered, with opportunities to drive HR process improvements.