Talent Business Partner (Onamia)

SUMMARY:

This role serves as a strategically influential role to support all Associates who may need services from the Talent team. This position will become a “part of” the operations leadership team they support, while balancing their work so they can provide unbiased insights and guidance to Associates and Leaders to drive workplace problem resolutions, engagement, retention and leadership development.

MEETING PERFORMANCE EXPECTATIONS:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES OF THE POSITION:

Values based leader and active role model in living and teaching the MLCV Way

Effective verbal and written communicator who can observe, influence and coach people

Trustworthy and collaborative relationships with department leaders who rely on you for problem solving, insights and guidance

Deep understanding of department goals, balanced scorecard measurement

Act as an advocate for Talent strategies that further support the department’s needs

Member of business unit leader staff meetings

Present human capital metrics regularly for their business units

Regular leader coaching to stretch leader capabilities to meet MLCV strategy and values

One stop shop for business leaders to request strategies and support from Talent team

Initiate compendium process and move to recruiting for talent acquisition follow through

Represents the business unit(s) within Talent team and advocates for their needs

Balances business unit requests with enterprise wide priorities, impacts, and strategies

Facilitates talent reviews (9 box, criticality mapping, etc.)

Facilitates, advises and documents succession plans

Works with high potential associates and leaders on individual development plans

Introduces new Talent programs to leadership and Associate teams

Facilitates operational regulatory compliance and equitable treatment of all Associates

Policy Interpretation

First tier facilitation of workplace conflicts and complaints prior to escalating to Associate Relations

Partner with Associate Relations leader as needed

Sets clear expectations for the outcome of projects in assigned areas of responsibility.

Assists in developing and updating job skills courses and checklists for assigned areas of responsibility.

Displays a high level of maturity, discretion, tact, judgment and the ability to deal with confidential matters.

Openness to collaborate with other Talent team specialists and Associate Relations leader

Ability to navigate cultural and political paths within the organization to influence the success of Talent strategies

Ability to conduct 1st level investigations, provide 3rd party objective guidance to resolve

Any and all other duties as assigned.

HIGHLIGHTED BENEFITS:

Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance

Paid Time Off

401(k) Retirement Plan

Tuition Reimbursement

Associate Fitness Room

Associate Dining Room available 24/7

Life Insurance

Employee Discounts

Short and Long Term Disability

Paid breaks

On site computer lab

THE COMPANY REQUIRES EVERY ASSOCIATE TO:

Maintain a consistent and regular attendance record.

Encourage mutual respect among associates by setting positive examples consistent with company policies.

Maintain an attitude and philosophy consistent with the company mission, vision and values.

Maintain a professional reputation in the company and community

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:

Associates degree in Human Resources/Education, Business Administration, Development or related fields.

Or six (6) years equivalent combination of education, consulting or experience required.

One (1) year experience in a leadership role preferred.

Two (2) years of performance consulting experience preferred.

SPECIAL QUALIFICATIONS:

Must be able to clearly explain and demonstrate concepts and skills to others.

Must be able to secure license from Gaming Regulatory Authority.

Mille Lacs Band Member and American Indian preference will be exercised in the hiring process.