Human Resources Business Partner, St. Paul

HR Business Partner – Driving Change & Operational ExcellenceThis role is hybrid in our MN location: 3 days in officeAre you a strategic and hands-on HR professional with a passion for leading change and developing leaders? We're seeking a dynamic HR Business Partner to support our MN teams—partnering closely with leaders in sales, warehouse, and distribution to drive business results through people.In this role, you'll influence senior leaders, guide organizational change, and strengthen our culture of accountability and performance. You'll serve as both a strategic advisor and an operational expert, ensuring that HR practices align with business priorities and enable teams to deliver outstanding results.Key ResponsibilitiesLead Change and Influence Outcomes: Partner with senior leadership to design and execute HR strategies that enable organizational transformation, growth, and operational efficiency.Strategic Partnership: Act as a trusted advisor to leaders in sales, operations, and distribution, aligning people strategies with business goals and ensuring talent readiness across all functions.Leadership Development: Coach and challenge leaders to build capability, drive accountability, and develop high-performing teams.Culture & Engagement: Champion initiatives that strengthen engagement, retention, and employee experience—building a culture where people and performance thrive.Employee Relations: Lead complex employee relations matters, including investigations, performance management, and conflict resolution, with fairness and integrity.Operational HR Execution: Oversee HR processes and policies that support compliance, safety, and operational excellence across warehouse and distribution teams.Talent Management: Partner with Talent Acquisition to attract top talent and with Learning & Development to build skills and succession pipelines for key operational and commercial roles.Analytics & Continuous Improvement: Use data insights to assess trends, recommend solutions, and continuously improve HR effectiveness and business outcomes.Union Environment: Support operations within a unionized workforce, partnering with leaders to maintain positive labor relations and navigate challenges effectively.Required QualificationsEducation: Bachelor's Degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field.Experience: Minimum 3 years as an HR Business Partner or strategic HR leader supporting sales, operations, or distribution teams.Strong preference for candidates with change management experience and exposure to unionized environments.Influence & Leadership: Proven ability to build trust, influence senior leaders, and drive organizational change across multiple business functions.HR Expertise: In-depth understanding of employment law, benefits administration, employee relations, and performance management.Analytical Acumen: Skilled at using HR data to identify trends, solve problems, and inform decisions.Communication: Exceptional interpersonal and presentation skills; able to communicate effectively across all levels.Agility & Initiative: Thrives in fast-paced environments, managing multiple priorities with urgency and accountability.Systems & Tools: Proficiency in MS Office and HRIS systems (Workday experience preferred).Worker Sub-Type:RegularTime Type:Full time