Human Resources Operations Manager (Hybrid)

Barr Engineering Co • Minneapolis, MN

10d • Hybrid

About The Position

Barr is seeking a manager for our Human Resources (HR) operations team based in Minneapolis, Minnesota. In this hybrid role, you will be part of the Human Resources leadership team, providing strategic and technical guidance and direction to our operations and compliance team and associated functions. This person leads multiple HR operational activities and processes through direct reports and is accountable for team effectiveness, resource alignment, cross-functional coordination, process governance, and continuous improvement. A successful candidate will be an effective people leader and process manager, hold sound technical skills in a wide range of HR competencies, be strategically insightful, exhibit sound judgment, and be able to understand our business and organizational culture to effectively collaborate and influence.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in human resources, business administration, or a related field
• Eight or more years of relevant work experience with three or more years of leadership or supervisory experience
• Experience managing HR operations, employee lifecycle processes, compliance activities, or HR service delivery functions
• Working knowledge of U.S. and Canadian employment laws and practices, with strong regulatory research skills
• Experience with HR information systems and technologies
• Strong project management, organizational, and analytical skills
• Excellent written, oral, and interpersonal communication
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities and gain buy-in for operational change activities
• Must be able to meet the transportation requirements of the position, including reliable travel to the office and other work-related locations as needed
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for sponsorship by Barr, now or in the future

Nice To Haves

• Professional HR certification (SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, PHR, SPHR, or equivalent)
• Experience with Workday or a similar enterprise HR system
• Lean, Six Sigma, process improvement, or operational excellence experience
• Experience using workforce metrics and analytics to drive decision making

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership for the function by developing the team, setting priorities and expectations, sustaining and enhancing service delivery, ensuring compliance, standardizing key processes, and managing operational budgets and vendor relationships.
• Provide corporate staffing support and oversee new employee onboarding, employee records management, offboarding processes, and related activities. This person is also responsible for ensuring compliant and effective operational processes supporting activities such as background checks, employment verifications, employment records administration, and immigration-related employment actions in coordination with the senior human resources compliance specialist.
• Oversee HR compliance, policy governance, and operational controls to support consistent, compliant, and risk-aware employment practices and policies. Support employee relations and lead investigations as needed.
• Seek out and implement continuous improvement options by evaluating processes and workflows, identifying risks and gaps, and developing resources that support consistent, effective execution.
• Build and maintain partnerships within the organization to assess operational needs, establish practical standards, and support cross-functional initiatives related to responsibilities.

Benefits

• Competitive, affordable insurance plans: Medical, dental, vision, life, disability, accidental death insurance, and flexible spending accounts for medical and dependent care
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with company contribution and an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) with company contribution in Barr stock
• Profit distribution: Barr has a "no retained earnings" model and distributes all profit to our employees through our annual bonus distribution plan, ESOP, and dividends to shareholders
• Annual time and expense allowances, mentorship program, and many internal training opportunities
• Paid time off, holidays, overtime for non-exempt/hourly staff, and compensatory time for exempt/salaried staff (time off or pay for extra time worked), paid family leave
• Ergonomic analysis and equipment, Personal Protective Equipment allowance, wellbeing-focused educational opportunities

What This Job Offers

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