This exciting full-time, hybrid contract role will begin at the end of July and continue through the end of the year. The Sr. HR Business Partner will support both a maternity leave and leadership transition, with responsibility for HR strategy and operations for the manufacturing/engineering and order operations teams. The role requires someone who can work independently, build trust with diverse employee populations, and influence senior leadership.
Worksite Location: Hybrid – 2 days/week onsite across two Minneapolis-area facilities.
Salary Range: Hourly Rate between $55-$70
Benefits: Versique offers comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, vision, accident/critical illness insurance, Healthiest You, MN ESST, and a 401k with a company match.
Roles & Responsibilities:
- Serve as strategic HRBP to business leaders across assigned client groups
- Advise on talent strategy, org design, headcount planning, performance management, and employee relations
- Lead or support employee programs, change initiatives, and cultural alignment efforts
- Partner on talent review, succession planning, and leadership development
- Handle sensitive ER matters, including investigations, performance coaching, and terminations
- Leverage data and analytics to identify trends and propose HR solutions
- Guide organizational effectiveness and change management initiatives
- Operate effectively in a matrixed environment, collaborating cross-functionally with broader HR and business leadership
- Act as a trusted advisor and point of contact for the field/blue-collar workforce in manufacturing and operations
Required Skills & Experience:
- 8+ years of progressive HR experience
- 3–5 years of experience as an HR Business Partner, preferably in manufacturing/engineering
- Strong employee relations experience required
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience (Master's degree preferred)
- SHRM-CP or SHRM-SCP certification preferred
- Experience working in a matrixed organization is a plus
- Ability to operate independently with minimal direction in a fast-paced, changing environment
- Excellent communication, critical thinking, and influencing skills
- Strong judgment and discretion; proactive and results-driven approach
- Business acumen with the ability to align HR strategy with organizational goals
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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