HR Business Partner (Consultant)

Be the next FACE of MRA! Friendly. Accountable. Centered on Members. Engaged. That's the FACE Culture - and what we live and breathe here at MRA. HR Business Partner (HR Consultant) MRA is seeking an HR Business Partner to join our HR Services team. This full-time, hybrid role works directly with our member companies—on-site at their Minneapolis-area locations—providing hands-on HR expertise that drives real business results. As an HR consultant, you’ll partner with organizations across multiple industries, serving as a trusted advisor on both strategic and day-to-day HR challenges. Think Jill or Jack of all HR Trades: one day you’re tackling employee relations and open enrollment, the next you’re advising leaders, improving processes, or jumping in solve compliance quandaries. If you’re the HR professional others turn to for the tough stuff—and you thrive on variety, autonomy, and impact—you’ll feel right at home here. Every day is different. Every member company is unique. And your work directly helps businesses build stronger, more effective workplaces. Responsibilities: Initiate and complete ongoing assignments for members (clients) using sound HR practice principles and in the most cost-effective manner. You will provide HR support to member organizations ranging from 10 employees to 10,000. Example responsibilities include:Payroll & benefits administration Policy interpretation & implementation Coaching leaders on a variety of employee-related issues. Employee life-cycle management HR Compliance Day-to-Day HR Support Employee Relations In addition to a focus on HR Assignments, you may also support members with the following project types:Employee handbooks development HR & Payroll Audits 3rd Party Investigations HR Systems Implementation and Integration Other strategic projects Maintain accurate billable service records and complete semi-monthly time reporting as required. Public speaking engagements: representing MRA including occasional opportunities to share your HR knowledge through public speaking engagements at conferences and events. Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Bachelors Degree Minimum of 10-12 years of HR experience. PHR and/or SHRM-CP Certification a plus Proficient in MS Office software. Strong knowledge of multiple HRIS platforms. ADP WFN, UKG Pro, Paylocity, Paycom, and/or Paycor preferred. Prior hands-on experience processing payroll The ability to travel to member companies on-site in the Golden Valley area.