Talent Management Partner – Environmental Solutions

Barr Engineering Co • Minneapolis, MN

6d • Hybrid

About The Position

The business unit (BU) talent management partner is a member of the BU HR team who coordinates and implements BU-level human resources (HR) services that support business priorities and company values, ultimately enabling staff success. This person administers key components of Barr’s talent management framework within assigned areas, as directed by the BU HR lead and in collaboration with BU staff and corporate HR. Individuals in this role also share best practices and business insights to help provide candidates and employees with consistent experiences.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in human resources or a related field
• Three years of experience as an HR generalist or in roles covering a variety of HR-related disciplines
• Demonstrated integrity and ability to build and sustain positive, collaborative working relationships across multiple levels and geographic locations
• Knowledge of U.S. employment laws
• Consultative approach to problem-solving
• Ability and willingness to travel periodically to other Barr offices
• Strong interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills
• Possession of a current, valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record
• 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

• Five years of experience is preferred
• Certification in HR (e.g., SHRM-SCP, SPHR)
• Experience working within a professional services or consulting firm environment
• Knowledge of Canadian employment laws
• Experience in an employee-owned company

Responsibilities

• Partner with BU leaders to develop and maintain an understanding of talent needs and strategies for meeting those needs in the short and long term and support staff-based revenue projection process for assigned practice areas.
• Administer and coordinate effective, consistent recruiting and selection processes in collaboration with BU hiring and recruiting teams.
• Coordinate integration planning and implementation for new hires and conduct new employee follow-ups, communicating themes and needs to appropriate stakeholders.
• Support and advise the PAL and PG leaders in addressing workload issues and imbalances, including coordinating efforts to identify staff for project roles and align skills with needs.
• Administer BU and/or practice-level coaching program activities, including ensuring appropriate coach pairings are established; implement and facilitate the talent review process in support of leadership development in the BU.
• Support practice area staff in understanding engagement survey results; facilitate action planning and support implementation follow-through.
• Support and advise on development of performance improvement/success plans, as needed.
• Implement and facilitate the talent review process for assigned practice areas and support retirement transitions and other forms of succession planning.
• Advise, inform, and educate staff on HR policies and practices; support a respectful and inclusive workplace, including coordinating or supporting investigations and follow-up actions, when necessary; connect staff with corporate HR resources for support with benefits, leaves, learning and development (e.g., IEA), Workday, and other topics, as needed.
• Coordinate the salary-setting and bonus processes for staff within assigned practice areas, including conducting edge-matching as needed to support internal equity; work with practice area leads and officers to set initial billing rates for staff within assigned practice areas.

Benefits

• 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
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) with company contribution in Barr stock
• Annual bonus distribution plan
• Dividends to shareholders
• Annual time and expense allowances for professional development
• Mentorship program
• Internal training opportunities
• Paid time off
• Holidays
• 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: Mid Level