Senior People Relations Partner

TL;DR

Senior People Relations Partner: Managing complex, high-risk employee relations cases and workplace investigations with an accent on legal risk, consistent policy application, and enterprise-wide ER risk reduction. Focus on leading multi-party investigations, advising senior leaders on discipline and termination decisions, and partnering with Legal and HR Compliance to improve programs and reduce future escalations.

Location: Avon, MN

Salary: $83,109.00 - $120,508.00

Company

hirify.global is a construction and renewable energy solutions company focused on critical infrastructure and large-scale solar, wind, and storage projects.

What you will do

• Lead and document the most complex, multi-party, high-stakes workplace investigations (harassment, retaliation, misconduct, discrimination, whistleblower matters).
• Serve as an escalation resource for People Relations Partners on investigations, accommodations, disciplinary actions, and separation decisions with elevated legal, financial, reputational, or organizational risk.
• Partner with Legal on active or anticipated litigation, regulatory inquiries, and compliance exposure, maintaining clear escalation boundaries.
• Coach senior and executive leaders on progressive discipline, performance improvement plans, and termination decisions to ensure actions are documented, consistent, and policy-aligned.
• Identify systemic ER risk patterns across the case portfolio and design proactive interventions to reduce future escalations.
• Lead enterprise change management efforts, including reductions in force and significant organizational restructures.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field, or equivalent education and experience.
• 5–7 years of progressive HR or Employee Relations experience, including expertise in complex workplace investigations and high-risk separation scenarios.
• Strong working knowledge of federal and state employment law with the ability to apply legal frameworks independently.

Nice to have

• PHR/SPHR certification.
• Proven track record coaching and influencing senior leaders through complex disciplinary, conduct, and organizational change matters.

Culture & Benefits

• Competitive pay.
• 100% employer-paid HDHP insurance premiums for employees.
• 401(k) with company match; HSA and FSA options.
• Dental and Vision insurance; Education Assistance (tuition reimbursement).
• Work/life balance; employee/family-focused culture; on-site gym.

Hiring process

• Compensation determined based on experience and qualifications balanced against internal equity.