Human Resources Manager

Anne Carlsen Center•Bismarck, ND

21d•Onsite

About The Position

The Human Resources Manager leads and manages the day-to-day operations of Anne Carlsen Center’s Human Resources department, ensuring legal compliance and consistent implementation of organizational HR policies, programs, and practices. The role administers core HR functions, including employee relations, performance management, compensation administration, and compliance reporting. The manager advises, coaches, and counsels managers and employees on policies, procedures, programs, employee relations, performance management, and sensitive personnel matters, and reports to the Chief Human Resources Officer. The HR Manager leads and coaches the HR team and partners with organizational leadership to translate strategy into day-to-day practice. This position supports a fair, compliant, and people-centered workplace across Anne Carlsen Center locations. It is based in an office in Jamestown, Bismarck, Fargo, or Grand Forks, follows a Monday–Friday, 8 a.m.–5 p.m. schedule, and may require travel up to 20%.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, a related field, or equivalent.
Three years of experience in a Human Resources role.
Two years of experience with employee relations, performance management, and relationship management.
Current knowledge of and experience with employment laws and regulations.
Valid North Dakota driver’s license.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in Business, Human Resources, or a related field.
Five years of experience in a Human Resources role.
Two years of experience directly supervising an HR team.
HRCI or SHRM certification.
Experience working with multiple and/or remote locations.
Experience administering compensation programs, recognition programs, and performance management in a rural healthcare or human services setting.

Responsibilities

Lead, manage, and supervise the HR team, including providing coaching, guidance, and performance management.
Collaborate with senior leadership to understand organizational goals and translate strategy into HR policies, employee relations, and workforce initiatives.
Plan, develop, coordinate, and implement HR policies, processes, training, initiatives, and surveys.
Administer or oversee disciplinary matters, disputes and investigations, performance management, recognition, and employee morale programs.
Advise, coach, and counsel managers and employees on HR policies, employee relations, compliance, performance management, and progressive discipline; ensure appropriate documentation and ethical, legal resolution.
Administer compensation policies consistently, including equity and pay practices, and respond to compensation questions.
Research and analyze organizational trends, including HRIS reports and metrics.
Monitor compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations; review and modify policies and practices to maintain compliance.
Maintain knowledge of HR and employment-law trends, best practices, regulatory changes, and technologies, and communicate relevant changes to upper management.
Assist with creating and revising job descriptions.
Use HRIS knowledge to answer staff and management questions and ensure accurate employee records.
Partner with the Talent Acquisition Manager to support the transition from onboarding into employee relations, performance management, and development.
Develop and implement the departmental budget.
Support an employee-oriented culture emphasizing quality, continuous improvement, high performance, safety, welfare, wellness, and health.
Demonstrate analytical, problem-solving, conceptual-thinking, interpersonal, communication, presentation, and time-management skills.
Listen and respond appropriately to individuals and groups; act as a change agent and adapt to a changing environment.
Interact professionally with employees at all levels and external stakeholders.
Maintain confidentiality, ethics, professionalism, and customer focus, and follow Anne Carlsen policies and procedures.