Human Resources Business Partner

J. F. Ahern Co. • Minneapolis, MN

8d • $76,000 - $96,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

Ahern is seeking a Human Resources Business Partner based in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The role serves as a strategic partner to business unit leaders across several Ahern locations, providing consultative guidance and coaching to managers and employees in talent acquisition, talent management, performance management, and employee relations while aligning HR priorities with business needs. The position supports succession planning, employee development, organizational design, performance feedback, employee concerns, exits, and hiring. Regular travel between Midwest-based offices is required.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Business, Human Resources, or a related field.
• At least 3 years of demonstrated experience in strategic Human Resources.
• Good business acumen and consultative skills, with the ability to establish credibility, trust, and partnerships at all organizational levels.
• Ability to work independently and influence others while collaborating effectively with teams.
• Ability to plan, organize, and lead multiple tasks and projects.
• Strong interpersonal, written communication, oral communication, and conflict-resolution skills.
• Ability to handle many complex and diverse issues simultaneously.
• Ability to resource, organize, and deploy a strong project team and foster teamwork.
• Must be based at a Minnesota location and travel regularly between Midwest-based offices.

Nice To Haves

• Prior experience in a construction setting is highly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead business-unit strategies for succession, development, and organizational design.
• Conduct regular talent reviews with managers to identify successors and facilitate career-planning conversations.
• Identify opportunities to increase productivity through organizational design and help define appropriate roles and responsibilities.
• Ensure employees receive appropriate performance assessments and feedback regularly.
• Provide input on employee performance reviews and coach managers on performance conversations; work with managers to implement, monitor, and improve employee performance.
• Partner with organizational development, learning and development, and other HR specialty resources to advance talent and performance management within the business units.
• Be accessible to employees, help interpret policies, and answer general questions and concerns.
• Assist managers with exit strategies, conduct exit interviews, and help communicate with business units.
• Support development of a pipeline of top talent and successful integration into the organization by assisting with interviews and helping managers make hiring decisions.

Benefits

• 401(k) match and health benefits described as ranking in the top 20% nationwide.
• Employee profit-sharing through bonus programs.
• Generous paid time off, with the opportunity to purchase additional time off.
• Paid maternity and paternity leave.
• Free, full-service mental health care for employees and their families.
• Wellness programs, including access to on-site fitness centers and personal development funds.
• Education assistance, training programs, and development opportunities.
• Hybrid and flexible schedules.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level