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We are looking for an experienced HR Business Partner to support key people initiatives and provide trusted guidance across employee relations, policy interpretation, and workforce processes in Minnesota. This Long-term Contract position is ideal for a human resources specialist who can balance strategic partnership with hands-on execution while fostering a fair, compliant, and employee-focused workplace. The role will work closely with leaders and employees to address complex workplace matters, strengthen HR practices, and support talent activities from onboarding through ongoing employee support.Immigration Support: Manage and shepherd approximately 5 active H-1B visa cases end-to-end, partnering with external legal counsel while ensuring timely completion of documentation, filings, and internal coordination Talent Acquisition Support: Partner with the TA Manager to support full-cycle recruiting efforts, including interview coordination, collaboration with hiring managers, and gathering/benchmarking compensation data Onboarding: Lead and support onboarding processes for both Commercial (sales, business development, portfolio teams) and R&D (150–200 employees), with a focus on a commercial organization undergoing significant change Employee Relations: Provide employee relations support as needed, addressing issues and advising leaders, while prioritizing immigration, recruiting, and onboarding initiatives Leads succession planning activities Leads annual review, merit and bonus process for site and assigned functions.Leads driving performance improvement, employee engagement, organizational change, and compensation planning initiatives. Leadership Partnership: Act as a trusted advisor to leadership, including a largely remote Commercial Leader, providing guidance and ensuring alignment on HR processes and priorities
