HR Director

Description We are looking for an experienced HR leader to guide human resources strategy and day-to-day operations for a mission-driven nonprofit in Minnesota. This role partners closely with executive leadership to strengthen people practices, improve organizational effectiveness, and support a welcoming, values-based workplace. The ideal candidate brings a balance of strategic insight and operational discipline, with the ability to lead teams, enhance HR systems, and develop talent across a complex organization.

Responsibilities:

• Shape and execute human resources strategies that align workforce priorities with the organization's mission, values, and long-term goals.
• Partner with senior leadership to advise on organizational design, employee engagement, workforce planning, and people-related decision-making.
• Direct core HR operations, ensuring effective delivery across employee relations, benefits administration, compensation, compliance, and policy management.
• Lead and mentor HR team members, fostering accountability, careful attention to quality, and a high standard of service across the function.
• Evaluate and improve HR workflows, systems, and reporting capabilities to increase efficiency, accuracy, and overall employee experience.
• Oversee HR technology and system administration, including management of platform performance, data integrity, and user support.
• Guide change initiatives that strengthen processes, improve adoption of new practices, and support organizational growth.
• Use workforce data and analytics to inform planning, identify trends, and recommend practical solutions to leadership.
• Promote an inclusive and collaborative workplace culture that reflects the organization's commitment to service and belonging.

An ideal candidate will have a Bachelors Degree or Masters Degree in Human Resources, Business, or similar. Additional certifications, such as SHRM-SCP, SPHR, or equivalent are preferred, but not required. 7+ years of progressive leadership experience of HR teams is also required for consideration. This role is hybrid, offering 2 days work from home flexibility post-training. Candidates must be local to the Twin Cities area for consideration - no out of state applicants please. Beginning pay is $149,000-153,000 depending on qualifications. Full benefits are offered including health, dental, vision, PTO, and retirement plan with match. If you are interested in this role, please apply directly for consideration with an up to date resume! Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business, or a related discipline; advanced degree preferred.
• At least 7 years of progressive leadership experience in human resources, including team supervision and strategic planning responsibility.
• Strong background in HR operations, with experience managing compliance, employee relations, compensation, benefits, and administration.
• Demonstrated success leading process improvements, organizational change efforts, and high-performing HR teams.
• Experience working with HR information systems; familiarity with UKG Ready or oversight of HRIS administration is preferred.
• Excellent communication, analytical, and relationship-building skills, with the ability to influence stakeholders at multiple levels.
• Commitment to supporting the mission, values, and service-oriented culture of a nonprofit organization.
• HR certification or experience in nonprofit, healthcare, human services, or distributed workforce environments is a plus.

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