SFM - The Work Comp Experts · 14 hours ago
Director of People and Culture
Bloomington, MN
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$131K/yr - $197K/yr
10+ years expSFM - The Work Comp Experts is the leading workers’ compensation insurer in Minnesota, seeking a Director of People and Culture to provide strategic oversight and operational leadership. This role focuses on total rewards, talent management, and employee relations, ensuring HR functions are competitive and aligned with organizational goals.
Financial ServicesHealth CareHuman ResourcesInsurance
Responsibilities
You will design and administer competitive compensation, incentive plans, and multi-state payroll functions while ensuring full compliance with federal and state laws
You will direct strategies to attract, develop, and retain high-performing employees across all operating states through effective workforce planning and onboarding experiences
By analyzing engagement data, you will drive culture initiatives and serve as a trusted advisor to senior management on performance and organizational improvements
You will serve as the senior resource and escalation point for complex employee relations matters, including investigations and conflict resolution
You will also develop HR policies that foster an inclusive workplace while monitoring employment law developments to ensure our practices remain current
You will act as a strategic partner to the CHRO, representing HR in cross-functional projects and building a high-performing department team
Your focus will be on mentoring staff, communicating the corporate vision, and providing the tools and feedback necessary for the team to achieve excellence
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or other related field
10+ years of progressive HR experience, with at least 5 years in a formal leadership capacity
A proven ability to translate business objectives into effective HR strategies, particularly within compensation, benefits, and talent management
Experience managing HR functions across multiple states
Deep Knowledge in at least two of the following: compensation, benefits/total rewards, talent management, or employee relations
Demonstrated experience with HRIS platforms (such as UKG or Payscales) and compensation software
Preferred
SHRM-SCP, SPHR, CEBS or CCP certification
Background in insurance or financial services
Experience managing HR functions across multiple states
Benefits
Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage (plus HSA/FSA options).
Flexible hybrid work environment.
401(k) with both Traditional and Roth options + company match.
Contributions toward student loan repayment.
Generous PTO, 9 paid holidays, and paid parental leave.
Monthly home internet allowance.
Free life insurance, short-term & long-term disability coverage.
Incentive bonus opportunities.
Adoption financial assistance.
Pet insurance.
Annual company-wide volunteer day.
Discounts on gyms, fitness apps, and wellness programs.
Company
SFM - The Work Comp Experts
SFM is the largest workers’ compensation insurer in Minnesota and a leader regionally, serving more than 35,000 businesses of many types and sizes based in Minnesota, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Nebraska, South Dakota, Tennessee and Wisconsin.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Terry Miller
President and CEO
Amanda Aponte
Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer
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