Director of People & Culture

Director of People & Culture

Worksite

Location:

Minneapolis, MN

Salary Range: $150K–200K base + bonus up to 25% of base salary

• Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
• 401(k) retirement savings program with company match
• Short-term & Long-term disability
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Paid Time‑Off

• Collaborates with executive leadership to understand the organization’s goals and strategy related to staffing, recruiting, and retention.
• Leads the design and execution of policies, processes, and initiatives that advance the organization’s people and culture strategy, including surveys and programs that drive engagement, change management, and organizational effectiveness ensuring consistent delivery of HR services and strong stakeholder partnerships to create solutions that work to support our mission.
• Oversees all people and culture programs and functions, including compensation, benefits, leave, employee relations, investigations, performance and talent management, workforce planning, training and development, recognition, and occupational health and safety.
• Identifies staffing and recruiting needs; develops and executes best practices for hiring and talent management.
• Conducts research and analysis of organizational trends including review of reports and metrics from the organization’s human resource information system (HRIS).
• Leads discussions on people strategies, helping leaders identify talent needs and build robust pipelines aligned with business objectives.
• Coaches and empowers leaders and people & culture team to strengthen leadership capabilities and foster a culture of continuous development, coaching, and engagement.
• Monitors and ensures the organization’s compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations, and recommended best practices; reviews and modifies policies and practices to maintain compliance.
• Maintains knowledge of trends, best practices, regulatory changes, and new technologies in human resources, talent management, and employment law; applies this knowledge to communicate changes in policy, practice, and resources to executive management.
• Facilitates professional development, training, and certification activities for staff.
• Partners with the Learning & Development Director to ensure training programs and systems comply with industry regulations and organizational standards.
• Oversees change management strategies to support organizational transformation and ensure smooth adoption of new processes and programs.
• Monitors and measures the impact of HR initiatives through metrics and scorecards, driving continuous improvement.
• Manages strategic relationships with external partners, vendors, and consultants to ensure best-in-class, cost-effective solutions that support organizational goals.

• 10 years of human resources experience, with HR experience.
• 5+ years of team leadership with proven success in driving engagement and managing organizational change.
• Demonstrated success in building and developing engaged and high performing HR teams.
• Expertise in HR program design, implementation, and change management.
• Strong business acumen and ability to align HR strategies with organizational goals.
• Demonstrated success in stakeholder management, coaching, and influencing change.

• Master’s degree
• SPHR or SHRM‑SCP certification
• Change management certification
• Experience in healthcare or complex, highly regulated environments
• Familiarity with HR operating models including Center of Excellence (COEs) and HR shared services

• A collaborative and influential leader who builds strong, trust‑based partnerships with business leaders and stakeholders.
• Skilled at fostering team engagement and creating a positive, inclusive culture where people thrive.
• Experienced in leading through change and driving successful implementation of HR programs that deliver measurable results.
• A strong communicator with exceptional interpersonal skills and the ability to influence and inspire at all levels of the organization.
• A strategic thinker who combines vision with a hands‑on approach to execution.
• Passionate about developing talent—committed to coaching, mentoring, and building high‑performing teams.

Versique 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 recruiter‑seasoned professionals who have worked in the very fields they now hire for, providing unmatched industry insight and connections.

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.