Director of HR (ID:47314)

If you are an HR Leader looking to join a purpose-driven, design-inspired organization known for its strong culture, thoughtful leadership, and commitment to people, this may be the role for you. This role offers the opportunity to shape the HR strategy for a nationally respected company by leading a talented HR Business Partner team and driving initiatives that strengthen culture, engagement, and organizational performance.

Code: 47314

Posted: 2025-10-24

Category: Human Resources

The Director of HR is a key strategic leadership role responsible for guiding a team of HR Business Partners and a Compensation Manager in supporting business and people strategies across the organization. Reporting to the Chief People Officer, this position plays a vital role in aligning HR initiatives with company values, ensuring an exceptional staff experience, and driving continuous improvement in leadership effectiveness, performance management, and organizational development.

Worksite Location: Minneapolis, MN – Hybrid; onsite 3–4 days per week.

Salary Range: $175K – $200K/year base salary

Benefits:

• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision coverage for employees and dependents

• Generous paid time off program with vacation, holidays, and sick leave

• Profit sharing, retirement savings plans, and other financial wellness programs

• Paid parental, caregiving, and bereavement leave, plus life and disability coverage

• Wellness perks, mental health resources, and employee product discounts

Roles & Responsibilities:

• Serve as a trusted advisor to senior leadership, integrating people strategies into business planning and performance objectives

• Lead, mentor, and inspire a team of HR Business Partners and Compensation professionals to deliver strategic HR solutions and support across all business areas

• Oversee the planning and delivery of key HR initiatives, including performance management, leadership development, workforce planning, and change management

• Provide thought leadership on culture, engagement, and belonging, ensuring programs foster inclusion and alignment with organizational values

• Partner with leaders and HR colleagues to guide organizational design, succession planning, and talent strategy execution

• Support and influence compensation strategy and total rewards programs aligned with company philosophy

• Advise on complex employee relations and compliance issues to ensure legal integrity and risk mitigation

• Use HR data and metrics to provide insights that drive decision-making and organizational improvement

Required Skills & Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field (advanced degree or HR certification preferred)

• 10+ years of progressive HR Business Partner experience, including 5+ years leading HRBP teams

• Strong background in talent management, engagement, performance, compensation, and change leadership

• Exceptional relationship-building, communication, and influencing skills

• High level of business acumen and analytical ability to align people strategies with organizational goals

• Deep knowledge of employment law, compliance, and risk management across multiple locations

• Demonstrated ability to lead with integrity, humility, and a commitment to organizational values

About Versique:

Versique: /ver-seek/ adj. being both versatile and unique; n. a high-performance recruiting firm specializing in executive leadership search, direct hire, and interim hiring solutions.

Versique Executive, Professional, & Interim Recruiting is a locally owned and operated hiring and placement firm based in the Twin Cities of Minnesota. With specialized practice areas across our three divisions, Versique delivers tailored expertise to a wide range of industries. What sets us apart is our team of recruiters—seasoned professionals who have worked in the very fields they now hire for, providing unmatched industry insight and connections.

We believe people are more than resumes—they are transformative, unlocking the potential for organizational growth and success.

Versique is proud to be award-winning, earning recognition on the Inc. 5000 list of fastest-growing private companies and the Minneapolis-St. Paul Business Journal's Fast 50 list for 2023. We are also consistently recognized as a Star Tribune Top Workplace and were named a Best Place to Work in 2022 by the Minneapolis/St. Paul Business Journal.

Let's find your people, together.

Versique is an equal-opportunity employer committed to creating a diverse workforce. We consider all qualified applicants regardless of race, religion, color, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or veteran status.

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