Human Resource Manager / HR Business Partner

Room & Board•Minneapolis, MN

21h•$110,000 - $140,000•Hybrid

About The Position

At Room & Board, our people—and the culture they create together—are our greatest advantage. The HR Business Partner plays a meaningful role in protecting and strengthening that culture while helping our business grow. As an HR Business Partner, you’ll report to the Director of HR and work alongside other HR partners, collectively supporting approximately 1,100 staff members across our retail, distribution, delivery, and headquarters teams nationwide. You’ll be a trusted advisor to leaders and a thoughtful partner to teams. You’ll help shape talent and organizational strategies that support performance, engagement, and long-term success. This role balances strategic influence with hands-on partnership—supporting leaders through growth, change, and complexity while ensuring our practices remain fair, compliant, and grounded in our values. You’ll help create the conditions where people can do their best work and feel a strong sense of belonging. Please note: This is a hybrid role working 3 days in our office. We are not currently considering fully remote candidates.

Requirements

You demonstrate our core attributes: Inclusive, Authentic, Collaborative, Curious, and Driven.
You bring 5+ years of progressive HR experience, ideally in a business partner or strategic HR role.
You’re comfortable supporting both exempt and non-exempt staff members.
You have experience across core HR disciplines, including talent, organizational design, compensation, development, compliance, and engagement.
You’re skilled at influencing leaders, coaching others, and guiding teams through change.
You’re thoughtful with data and able to connect people insights to business outcomes.
You have a solid understanding of employment law and compliance best practices.
You’re open to occasional travel based on business needs.

Nice To Haves

SHRM-SCP or SPHR certification is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

Partner Strategically with Leaders
Build strong, trust-based relationships with leaders to align people strategies with business goals.
Serve as a thought partner on organizational design, workforce planning, team development, and change initiatives.
Collaborate closely with HR partners and business teams, including occasional field or market visits.
Grow Talent and Leadership
Support and deliver talent management practices such as succession planning and leadership development.
Coach leaders to strengthen their effectiveness and build engaged, high-performing teams.
Champion Culture and Engagement
Help bring our values to life by supporting initiatives that foster inclusion, collaboration, and belonging
Lead and support programs that strengthen engagement and recognition, including the staff member engagement survey.
Deliver Core HR Capabilities
Partner in the delivery of key HR practices, including performance management, compensation, learning and development, leadership development, career growth frameworks, and belonging initiatives.
Help design and implement solutions that scale well and support the broader organization.
Ensure Operational Excellence
Navigate employee relations matters with care, consistency, and respect—balancing business needs with the staff member experience.
Ensure compliance with employment laws and internal policies while proactively mitigating risk.
Contribute to clear, thoughtful policies, routines, and processes that create structure, safety, and clarity.
Use Data and Technology Thoughtfully
Use data and analytics to identify trends, inform decisions, and assess the impact of HR initiatives.
Share meaningful insights with leaders on engagement, retention, and organizational health.
Explore and leverage emerging tools and technologies to improve efficiency and inform workforce decisions.
Lead and Support Key Projects
Lead and contribute to HR projects that strengthen our operating model and create space for innovation.
Continuously look for ways to improve how HR work gets done—making it simpler and more effective while keeping it human.