SkyWater Search Partners · 4 days ago
Midwest Field HR Manager (frequent travel; must reside in MN)
Minneapolis, MN
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$150K/yr - $150K/yr
5+ years expSkyWater Search Partners is supporting a large, well-established restaurant group in finding a strategic Field HR Manager. This role involves acting as a trusted HR business partner to Operations leadership, leading talent strategies, and managing employee relations across approximately 100 locations in the Midwest.
Human ResourcesRecruitingStaffing Agency
Responsibilities
Serve as a strategic partner to Operations leadership, advising on people strategy, talent development, and organizational effectiveness
Lead succession planning and talent mobility efforts; assess internal talent pipelines and participate in panel interviews to ensure alignment and readiness
Conduct regular field visits to understand operational needs, identify retention opportunities, and implement measurable improvement plans
Coach leaders on associate relations and conduct timely, thorough investigations with sound documentation and judgment
Support workforce planning efforts to meet regional growth and staffing demands
Participate in recruiting events, interviews, and onboarding activities to ensure strong talent and cultural alignment
Guide leaders through performance management processes, ensuring fair, consistent, and growth-oriented feedback practices
Partner closely with Learning & Development to deliver training sessions and assess ongoing development needs across the region
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Business, Human Resources, or a related field
5+ years of combined HR and Operations experience, including employee relations, training & development, recruiting, and people management (multi-unit/field experience preferred)
Ability to travel regionally 25–50% (no weekends or holidays)
Strong relationship-builder with the ability to influence, coach, and support leaders at all levels
Preferred
multi-unit/field experience preferred
Company
SkyWater Search Partners
SkyWater Search Partners is an executive search firm that specializes in short list recruitment and placement.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Adam Hoffarber
Managing Partner
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