Position Summary:

The Employee Relations & Talent Manager oversees a team of Sr HR Business Partners who work closely with leaders and employees to provide day-to-day HR consultation and support in employee relations, performance management/coaching, policy administration, employee development, succession planning, HR regulatory compliance, and policy interpretation in a manner that aligns to organizational goals and needs. This role will serve as the escalation point for complex employee relations issues and guidance for the HRBP team, as well as lead and prioritize team initiatives.

Day in the life: In a typical day, an Employee Relations & Talent Manager can expect...

• Business Partnerships: Collaborate with cross functional partners to offer consultation, recommendations, and guidance on various complex employee situations.
• Performance Management & Employee Relations: Serve as primary escalation point for complex employee relations concerns brought forth from HRBP team.
• People Leadership: Direct, support, and develop HRBP team to achieve goals.
• Organizational Support: Maintain confidentiality and executes “Need to Know” information exchange.
• Project Management: Manage initiatives and projects set forth for the HRBP team.
  
  
  

Job Pay & Perks:

• Typical starting pay range: $88,500-100,000/yr.
• Goodwill-Easter Seals Minnesota prioritizes work-life balance and offers competitive pay, flexible hours, a variety of benefit options and an employee discount. Many roles are hybrid, weekend/holiday shifts are limited and leadership recognizes the importance of varied backgrounds and racial diversity contributing to our organization’s goals and future.
• Benefits: Generous paid time off (PTO) program, competitive medical, dental and vision plans, employer-paid life insurance, 401(k) plan with employer match, employee discount!
• Opportunities for career development and advancement
• Goodwill-Easter Seals Minnesota believes that diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) are central to our mission to eliminate barriers to work and independence, and our vision of a world where everyone experiences the power of work. We strive to reflect the communities we serve and strengthen partnerships, while making a solid case for the importance of this work. We will bring diversity, equity and inclusion to the forefront internally and externally and speak out against overt and systemic racism, oppressions and inequities.

About You:

Required Knowledge & Skills:

• Ability to uphold the highest standards of ethics, including maintaining confidentiality.
• In-depth knowledge of employment laws and regulations
• Excellent communication skills, with an emphasis on providing direction and clarity
• Exceptional critical thinking skills
• Strong business acumen
• Ability to assess risk to guide recommendations
• Commitment to continuous improvement
• Familiarity and comfort working with HR software platforms, case management systems, Microsoft suite, and SharePoint
• Ability to cultivate and utilize resources
• Comfortable making difficult decisions and executing challenging conversations while maintaining professionalism

Prior Experience & Education:

• Minimum 5 years of experience in human resources with a strong emphasis on employee relations required
• Minimum 1-2 years of leading a team preferred
• Experience working in or supporting a retail and/or non-profit organization is preferred
• SPHR/PHR or SHRM-CP/SHRM-SCP preferred
• Bachelor’s degree in human resources or related field preferred

About Us:

• Goodwill-Easter Seals Minnesota is a 501(c)3 nonprofit that offers job training and customized career support to eliminate barriers to work and independence.
• Proceeds from thrift retail, e-commerce, grants and financial contributions fund our services that help Minnesotans get equitable access to employment opportunities and realize the power of work.
• Shopping and donating divert over 65 million pounds from local landfills annually and have helped us connect people to jobs since 1919.
• Read more about us here!

Goodwill-Easter Seals Minnesota (GESMN) is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to creating a diverse workforce. GESMN will not discriminate against any employee or applicant based upon a person’s race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, marital status, disability, status with regard to public assistance, age, sexual or affectional orientation, gender identity, familial status, ancestry, local human rights commission activity, citizenship, genetic information, protected veteran or military status, or any other protected class.