Human Resource Manager

People’s Energy Cooperative (PEC) invites applications for the position of Human Resources Manager in Oronoco, Minnesota, and has selected Dairyland Power Cooperative to facilitate the search process.

PEC is a growing Touchstone Energy® electric distribution cooperative with nearly 25,000 services in Southeast Minnesota. For the past four years PEC won an award for being one of the best places to work in Southeast Minnesota. PEC’s mission is to bring value to our member-owners and communities by safely providing reliable electricity, superior customer service, and innovative energy solutions at fair and reasonable prices.

Our vision is to be a trusted energy resource for our members, an employer of choice, and a respected business partner with our communities.

The Human Resources Manager plays a crucial role in strategic talent management and overseeing all human resource functions. This includes developing and maintaining employment practices, as well as designing compensation, benefits, and training programs that attract and retain highly qualified individuals who align with our cooperative values and philosophy. This position is responsible for the administration, coordination, and evaluation of employee relations, talent management, performance management, workforce planning and benefits administration, ensuring compliance with all federal and state employment laws.

The individual in this role must be dedicated to promoting a friendly, inclusive, supportive, productive, and stable work environment that reflects the Cooperative’s values and desired culture.

• Oversee human resource activities and evaluate program effectiveness
• Ensure compliance with federal and state employment laws
• Manage Affiantion Action Plan and related government reports
• Advise on HR policies and recommend necessary changes
• Develop and implement talent acquisition strategies
• Collaborate with hiring managers on recruitment and onboarding
• Promote continuous learning and manage training programs
• Administer apprenticeship programs and related testing
• Implement retention strategies and conduct stay/exit interviews
• Manage benefit administration, including open enrollment and claims
• Handle COBRA and leave of absence processes
• Support labor relations and resolve employee grievances
• Administer compensation and benefit programs
• Manage DOT-related drug testing and compliance
• Maintain confidential personnel files
• Prepare data and participate in HR-related meetings
• Develop and recommend contracts and legal documents

• Bachelor’s degree in HR or related field with 5+ years of experience, or associate’s degree with 10+ years of experience
• Additional training in union labor relations, employment law, benefit administration, training, and supervision preferred.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in leading or managing others

• HR principles, practices, and employment laws
• Talent and performance management strategies
• Compensation plans, benefit packages, and reward systems
• Adult learning styles and training methods
• Human resource information system software
• Labor relations and employee safety standards

• Strong leadership and managerial skills
• Problem-solving, conflict resolution, and decision-making skills
• Analytical and strategic thinking
• Attention to detail and accuracy
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills
• High level of integrity, discretion, and confidentiality
• Project management and organizational skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and HR systems
• Ability to collaborate and work in a team
• Adaptability to changing priorities
• Valid Minnesota driver's license and ability to pass background checks