HR Manager

This is a rare opportunity to step in as the HR team of one and truly own the function—day-to-day operations and big-picture strategy alike. You’ll partner closely with leadership to elevate HR, ensure multi-state compliance, and shape a strong, high-performing culture. If you thrive in hands-on environments, enjoy building scalable processes, and want your impact felt across the business, this role puts you at the center of it all.

Code: 47504

Posted: 2025-12-16

Category: Human Resources

The HR Manager is a hands-on, full-spectrum HR leader responsible for running all day-to-day HR operations while building and elevating the HR function for a growing, multi-state organization. As an HR team of one, this role manages the full employee lifecycle and partners closely with executives to professionalize HR and support a strong, high-performing culture. The ideal candidate has 5+ years of solid HR Generalist/Manager experience, strong multi-state knowledge, and preferably exposure to Private Equity-backed environments. They are both strategic and tactical, able to assess current practices, implement scalable processes, and ensure compliance across all HR areas.

Worksite Location : Eden Prairie - Onsite 5 days

Salary Range : $115,000 - $130,000 + bonus

Benefits: : Health Insurance, Group Term Insurance, Short Term Disability, Dental and Vision, Employee Assistance Program, FSA, 401K, PTO, Paid Holidays, Company provided equipment and apparel.

Roles & Responsibilities:

HR Strategy & Function Support
• Support the development and improvement of HR processes, tools, and policies.
• Provide guidance to leaders on general HR needs and organizational support.
• Manage day-to-day HR activities as the primary HR contact.

Recruiting & Talent Support
• Coordinate recruiting activities, including job postings, candidate communication, and interview scheduling.
• Assist in creating consistent hiring materials and processes.
• Partner with internal stakeholders and outside resources as needed.

Onboarding & Offboarding
• Facilitate onboarding to ensure a smooth start for new employees.
• Support offboarding activities, documentation, and compliance needs.
• Maintain required employment records.

Employee Support & Engagement
• Serve as a resource for employee questions and general HR guidance.
• Support managers with basic employee relations and performance discussions.
• Assist with culture and engagement initiatives.

Compensation, Benefits & Payroll Coordination
• Provide support for compensation reviews and benefits administration.
• Coordinate with payroll to ensure accurate processing.
• Help maintain compliance with program requirements.

Compliance & Employment Practices
• Ensure HR policies and practices align with employment laws and company guidelines.
• Assist with policy updates, leaves of absence, and required documentation.
• Support audit and reporting needs.

HR Operations & Systems
• Maintain accurate employee data and HR records.
• Generate routine HR reporting as needed.
• Help evaluate and coordinate HR systems or tools.

Required Skills & Experience:
Several years of broad HR experience in a small or growing organization.
• Comfortable working independently or as the primary HR contact.
• General understanding of HR practices, including benefits, compensation, and employee support.
• Familiarity with employment laws and compliance requirements.
• Experience using HR systems and working with payroll and reporting.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Professional, discreet, and dependable.
• Able to handle multiple tasks in a fast-moving environment.

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 just 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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