HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGER
Full-Time
Fargo ND
About the Opportunity
The HR Manager is responsible for overseeing and improving core human resources processes that support consistent compliant and positive employee experience. The role ensures the smooth execution of HR core functions such as onboarding support compliance reporting and employee relations guidance. It plays a central part in maintaining legal and regulatory compliance optimizing HR systems and workflows and providing employees with tools data and operational support to make informed people-related decisions.
This position functions as a hands-on HR partner administering day-to-day processes while also driving continuous improvement in HR systems knowledge resources and operational procedures. The HR Manager contributes to employee engagement efforts supports investigations and policy development and helps cultivate a fair inclusive and supportive workplace.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES TO ACHIEVE SUCCESS
The Key Accountabilities for the position include but are not limited to the following:
Employee Relations & Support
Provide guidance to leaders and employees on HR policies employee concerns and workplace issues.
Review and guide documentation related to corrective actions and involuntary separations.
Compliance & Policy Administration
Ensure HR activities and employment practices comply with federal state and local regulations.
Prepare required internal and external reports and support compliance audits.
Recommend and implement updates to HR policies handbooks and procedural guidelines.
Process Management
Administer core HR processes such as onboarding support employee changes and offboarding coordination.
Maintain accurate HR documentation records SOPs and process calendars to ensure consistency and compliance across all HR activities.
Employee Experience Engagement & Development
Lead administration of employee engagement surveys and help develop follow-up action plans.
Conduct exit interviews and identify trends to support continuous improvement in the employee experience.
Support leadership training coaching programs and other development initiatives that strengthen culture and engagement.
Collaboration Leadership & Culture Support
Partner with cross-functional teams and leaders to align HR operations with organizational goals.
Model and promote inclusive ethical and professional workplace behaviors.
Support a culture of accountability continuous improvement and employee well-being through communication and relationship-building.
HR Systems Tools & Data
Oversee and optimize HRIS system modules including performance management and employee data workflows.
Develop and refine self-service tools and resources to enhance user experience for employees and leaders.
Analyze HR metrics and generate reports to support data-driven decision making.
REQUIREMENTS OF THE POSITION
Required Experience & Qualifications
Three or more years of HR management or HR generalist experience involving employee relations employment law compliance and leadership support
Associate degree in HR or Business Administration
Experience with employment regulations and compliance-related workflows
Strong interpersonal communication experience and service mindset
Preferred Qualifications
Bachelors degree in HR or related field
Experience with HRIS systems (such as UKG Dayforce ADP)
Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities
Microsoft Suite Proficiency (Excel Outlook SharePoint Word)
COMPENSATION &BENEFITS
The comprehensive benefits package for this position includes:
Competitive salary based on experience
Health Dental Vision Insurance
Paid Time Off (PTO) and paid holidays
Additional benefits information available further in the screening process
THE SEARCH
Sagency an executive search and leadership consulting firm has been retained for this search.
Sagencyconsultants will review and evaluate all interested parties to help the hiring team review a final group for consideration.
The search will be conducted in a professional manner and all potential candidates will be given consideration. Candidate conversations and information will be handled with great discretion and our client are equal opportunity employers.
If after reading this Opportunity Profile you feel that your experience skills and passion are a good match for the organization and this role we would like to engage with you. Please read below for the first part of the application and selection process.
Step 1: Submit Your Application
Complete the online application and upload your resume.
Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis until the position is filled.
Step 2: Interview with Sagency
Qualified candidates may first be contacted for a brief phone conversation followed by a 60-minute video interview with a Sagency Executive Search Consultant.
Step 3: Client Interviews
Top candidates will be invited to participate in the first round of interviews with the client organization.
Thank you for your time and your interest in this role.
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