HR Director (ID:46904)

Company: Versique Consulting & Search
Location: Eden Prairie
Posted on: June 2, 2025

Job Description:

The Director of HR is a key player in shaping success-leading everything from hiring and benefits to building an awesome, high-performing culture. Our client is growing fast, so they need someone who's strategic, hands-on, and great at partnering with leadership to make sure they attract, keep, and grow the best talent across the company.Location : Eden Prairie - HybridCompensation: Base $120,000 - $140,000 with 20% BonusBenefits: This is a start up company and currently the employees do not receive any benefits. It will be up to this HR Person to select a Broker and pick a plan ASAP.Roles & Responsibilities:

• Own end-to-end recruiting across all teams-making sure we hire the right people, fast.
• Partner with hiring managers to define roles, craft compelling job descriptions, and align on what "great" looks like.
• Try new and creative ways to find amazing talent-we're talking beyond job boards.
• Improve the hiring process so it's quick, clear, and creates a standout experience for candidates.
• Build a talent pipeline through strong relationships with agencies, schools, and industry connections.
• Lead the charge on designing benefits that are competitive, cost-effective, and reflect our values as we scale.
• Work with vendors and brokers to negotiate benefits that make sense for a growing team.
• Stay on top of compliance and make sure our benefits meet all legal requirements.
• Keep a pulse on how the team feels about their benefits and make improvements where needed.
• Help build a culture that's engaging, inclusive, and performance-driven-where people want to stick around and grow.
• Design leadership development and recognition programs that make a real impact.
• Be a thought partner to the leadership team on org design, people strategy, and change management.
• Lead DEI initiatives that go beyond checkboxes and are baked into how the company operates.
• Support major changes like reorganizations or acquisitions with clear communication and smooth execution.
• Drive org development work to improve how teams collaborate and communicate.
• Make sure our people practices support growth while staying nimble and startup-friendly.
• Roll out practical performance management and development frameworks that grow with us.
• Keep us compliant with labor laws-things move fast, but they play by the rules.
• Use HR data to guide decisions and show what's working (and what's not).
• Own core HR ops-think comp reviews, employee records, performance tracking, etc.
• Work with founders and team leads to manage the people budget and spend wisely.Required Skills & Experience:
  • Bachelor's degree in HR, Business, or a related field (bonus if you have a Master's or HR certification like SHRM-SCP or SPHR).
  • 10+ years of HR experience, including at least 5 in a leadership role-ideally in a startup or high-growth environment.
  • Proven ability to build and scale recruiting efforts across multiple teams.
  • Deep experience designing and managing employee benefits that grow with the business.
  • Track record of leading culture change, developing leaders, and supporting teams through growth and change.
  • Solid understanding of HR compliance (especially helpful if you've worked in industries like manufacturing or construction).
  • Experience with EOS is a plus.
  • Strong communicator and relationship-builder-you can connect with anyone from interns to execs.
  • Business-savvy: You get how HR drives growth and scalability.
  • High EQ with a pragmatic, hands-on leadership style.
  • Comfortable using data to tell stories and back decisions.
  • Tech-forward: you're fluent in HR tools and systems and always looking for ways to automate and streamlineAbout Versique:Versique: /ver-seek/adj. being both versatile and unique; n. a high-performance recruiting firm specializing in executive leadership search, direct hire, and interim hiring solutions.Versique Executive, Professional, & Interim Recruiting is a locally owned and operated hiring and placement firm based in the Twin Cities of Minnesota. With specialized practice areas across our three divisions, Versique delivers tailored expertise to a wide range of industries. What sets us apart is our team of recruiters-seasoned professionals who have worked in the very fields they now hire for, providing unmatched industry insight and connections.We believe people are more than just resumes-they are transformative, unlocking the potential for organizational growth and success.Versique is proud to be award-winning, earning recognition on theInc. 5000 list of fastest-growing private companies and theMinneapolis-St. Paul Business Journal's Fast 50 list for 2023. We are also consistently recognized as aStar Tribune Top Workplace and were named aBest Place to Work in 2022 by the Minneapolis/St. Paul Business Journal.Let's find your people, together.Versique is an equal-opportunity employer committed to creating a diverse workforce. We consider all qualified applicants regardless of race, religion, color, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or veteran status.#LI-AC1#LI-Hybrid
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