Strategic Partner $60,000-$90,000/annually

Mille Lacs Corporate Ventures; Onamia (MN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Health benefits

401(k) with match

Tuition reimbursement

Parental leave

Milestone recognition

Job summary

Grand Casino Mille Lacs seeks a Strategic Partner in Talent to drive enterprise-level workforce planning, leadership development, and culture initiatives. You will act as a strategic advisor, coach, and change agent to align HR strategies with Mille Lacs Band values and business objectives.

You’ll partner with executives to craft future-ready solutions, design scalable talent programs, and integrate data insights into decisions that improve retention and performance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field.
• 2+ years in a strategic HR role; 2+ years in generalist or HR business partner capacity.
• Experience in workforce planning, performance consulting, or organizational strategy preferred.
• Strong communication, coaching, and influencing across stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Advise on enterprise-level workforce planning and succession strategies.
• Design scalable talent systems to support growth and agility.
• Champion a culture of development, high performance, and internal mobility.
• Apply human capital analytics and labor market insights to strategic decisions.
• Lead talent programs focused on retention, development, and engagement.
• Embed Mille Lacs Band values into initiatives and partner with leadership.
• Enable change management and drive cross-functional alignment.
• Ensure compliance with employment laws, GRA/DGR requirements.

Skills

Strategic HR

Workforce planning

Performance consulting

Organizational strategy

Data-driven decisions

Stakeholder management

Coaching & mentoring

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in HR or Business Administration

Job description

It’s fun to work in a company where people truly BELIEVE in what they’re doing!

We’re committed to bringing passion and customer focus to the business.

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Grand Casino Mille Lacs

Strategic Partner

DEPARTMENT:

Talent

EXEMPT (Y/N):

Y

REPORTS TO:

Director of Talent

SALARY GRADE:

E09

Lead the Future of Talent at Grand Casino

As a Strategic Partner, you will be a driving force behind transformative talent strategies that empower our associates, elevate leadership capabilities, and fuel Grand Casino’s long-term vision. You’ll go beyond HR operations to serve as a strategic advisor, coach, and organizational change agent—crafting solutions that align with Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe cultural values and enterprise-wide objectives.

You’ll partner directly with business leaders to co-create future-ready strategies, shape associate experiences, and lead with data, heart, and vision.

What You’ll Do

Strategy + Culture Leadership

• Advise on enterprise-level workforce planning and succession strategies.
• Design and evolve scalable talent systems that support organizational growth and agility.
• Champion a culture of purpose, development, and high performance through coaching, mentoring, and internal mobility programs.
• Apply human capital analytics and labor market insights to influence strategic decision-making.

Program Development + Delivery

• Create inclusive, culturally aligned talent programs focused on retention, development, and engagement.
• Lead the design and implementation of career pathing, mentorship initiatives, and leadership acceleration.
• Integrate Mille Lacs Band values—Wisdom, Love, Respect, Truth, Humility, Bravery, and Honesty—into every initiative.

Business Partnership + Change Enablement

• Serve as a trusted advisor across leadership levels to enable enterprise alignment.
• Facilitate organizational development, design, and change management initiatives.
• Collaborate cross-functionally to embed talent strategy into core business planning.

Compliance + Conflict Resolution

• Navigate complex cultural and organizational dynamics with diplomacy and integrity.
• Lead impartial investigations and resolve conflict with fairness and cultural sensitivity.
• Ensure compliance with employment laws, GRA requirements, and internal policies.

You’ll Thrive If You

• Think strategically and act with purpose.
• Build influence through trust, clarity, and courageous leadership.
• Thrive in complex, high-change environments where agility is key.
• Believe in aligning people development with long-term business value.

What Success Looks Like

• Strategic talent programs yield measurable impact on retention, performance, and engagement.
• Leaders turn to you as a partner in navigating people challenges and growth.
• Associates feel seen, supported, and connected to purpose.
• Organizational structures and talent strategies stay ahead of change.

What You Get

Visibility + Influence

• A lead role in shaping enterprise-wide talent strategy
• Direct collaboration with executive and property-level leadership

Growth + Support

• Competitive salary and weekly pay
• Health benefits, 401(k) with generous match, tuition reimbursement, parental leave
• Milestone recognition, birthday/anniversary gifts

Culture + Legacy

• Servant Leadership culture rooted in the 7 Core Values
• Freedom to lead authentically and build transformational programs
• A career accelerant where your work makes a lasting difference

What You Bring

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field; or equivalent
• 2+ years in a strategic HR role; 2+ years in generalist or HRBP capacity
• Preferred: 2 years of experience in performance consulting or organizational strategy.
• Experience in workforce planning, performance consulting, or organizational strategy preferred
• Strong communicator, coach, and influencer across multiple stakeholder levels
• Skilled in applying data and insights to drive equitable, strategic solutions
• Must be able to secure a license from Gaming Regulatory Authority (GRA)
• Responsible for following all relevant Detailed Gaming Regulations (DGR’s)
• Mille Lacs Band Member and American Indian preference will be exercised in the hiring process

Physical Needs and Work Environment

• Regular collaboration across diverse work settings and associate schedules
• Adaptability to changing priorities in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment
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