Strategic Partner, Grand Casino Mille Lacs $60,000-$99,000/annually

Mille Lacs Corporate Ventures•Onamia, MN

1d•$60,000 - $99,000

About The Position

As a Strategic Partner, you will be a driving force behind transformative talent strategies that empower our associates, elevate leadership capabilities, and fuel Grand Casino’s long-term vision. You’ll go beyond HR operations to serve as a strategic advisor, coach, and organizational change agent—crafting solutions that align with Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe cultural values and enterprise-wide objectives. You’ll partner directly with business leaders to co-create future-ready strategies, shape associate experiences, and lead with data, heart, and vision.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field; or equivalent
2+ years in a strategic HR role
2+ years in generalist or HRBP capacity
Strong communicator, coach, and influencer across multiple stakeholder levels
Skilled in applying data and insights to drive equitable, strategic solutions
Must be able to secure a license from Gaming Regulatory Authority (GRA)
Responsible for following all relevant Detailed Gaming Regulations (DGR’s)

Nice To Haves

2 years of experience in performance consulting or organizational strategy.
Experience in workforce planning, performance consulting, or organizational strategy preferred

Responsibilities

Advise on enterprise-level workforce planning and succession strategies.
Design and evolve scalable talent systems that support organizational growth and agility.
Champion a culture of purpose, development, and high performance through coaching, mentoring, and internal mobility programs.
Apply human capital analytics and labor market insights to influence strategic decision-making.
Create inclusive, culturally aligned talent programs focused on retention, development, and engagement.
Lead the design and implementation of career pathing, mentorship initiatives, and leadership acceleration.
Integrate Mille Lacs Band values—Wisdom, Love, Respect, Truth, Humility, Bravery, and Honesty—into every initiative.
Serve as a trusted advisor across leadership levels to enable enterprise alignment.
Facilitate organizational development, design, and change management initiatives.
Collaborate cross-functionally to embed talent strategy into core business planning.
Navigate complex cultural and organizational dynamics with diplomacy and integrity.
Lead impartial investigations and resolve conflict with fairness and cultural sensitivity.
Ensure compliance with employment laws, GRA requirements, and internal policies.