Associate HR Business Partner

Mystic Lake & Little Six Casino•Prior Lake, MN

10d•Onsite

About The Position

The Associate HR Business Partner provides day-to-day HR support, facilitates consistent application of policies and procedures, assists with employee relations activities, and contributes to HR initiatives that enhance organizational effectiveness and culture. The role serves as a trusted resource to leaders and team members, helping align HR practices with business needs and Enterprise values. It is an entry-level HRBP position for someone with foundational HR experience who wants to grow in business partnership, employee relations, and strategic HR support. The position provides guidance on routine HR questions, supports leaders with basic employee issues, and meets with assigned leaders to understand business needs and consult on people issues, workforce trends, and basic HR strategies. It also supports employee relations intake, documentation, follow-up, investigations, policy explanations, and corrective action or performance documentation. The Associate HRBP partners with HR Centers of Excellence, supports HR processes and compliance, and contributes to department resources and continuous improvement.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, or a related field.
At least 2 years of experience in HR, such as employee relations, HR operations, or HR generalist work.
Foundational understanding of employment law and core HR practices, including continuous performance management, performance reviews, pay actions, interviewing and selection, job descriptions, HR systems and reporting, payroll practices, PTO, and recognition and reward programs.
Experience contributing to project management initiatives.
Experience partnering with business leaders to provide consultation and make recommendations.
Strong verbal, interpersonal, listening, business writing, facilitation, and presentation skills.
Ability to provide constructive feedback to leaders and team members and help them navigate difficult situations.

Nice To Haves

Industry experience in hospitality or entertainment.

Responsibilities

Provide guidance on routine HR questions related to policies, procedures, attendance, performance expectations, and employment practices.
Coach leaders on basic employee issues and escalate more complex matters as appropriate.
Meet regularly with assigned leaders to build relationships, understand business needs, and consult on people issues, workforce trends, and basic HR strategies.
Serve as a point of contact for team members, providing timely and accurate support.
Assist with performance management cycles, engagement efforts, and workforce planning activities.
Maintain confidentiality, professionalism, and trust in all interactions.
Conduct intake, documentation, and follow-up for employee relations matters.
Assist with investigations and prepare summary documents and recommendations.
Explain attendance, performance, leave of absence, and conduct policies to leaders in clear, practical terms.
Support leaders in preparing and delivering corrective action and performance documentation and facilitating conflict resolution.
Provide leaders with tools and templates for coaching conversations and documentation.
Partner with HR Centers of Excellence, including HR Operations, HRIS, Talent Acquisition, Compensation, Benefits, Leadership, Learning, and Engagement, to resolve issues and ensure service delivery.
Execute duties and tasks in alignment with established HRBP and HR processes.
Assist in updating job profiles and organizational structure.
Ensure consistent application of enterprise policies, procedures, and employment standards.
Assist with developing and revising HR policies and procedures.
Identify risks or inconsistencies and escalate them appropriately.
Design, develop, and maintain HRBP department resources.
Contribute ideas and feedback to improve HRBP systems, workflows, and the leader experience.