Vice President of Human Resources

We are seeking an experienced Human Resources professional with outstanding people skills. Reporting to the CEO and working with the full senior management team, develops and implements goals, objectives and strategies of the organization. Provides executive level business, human resources, and safety leadership to promote excellent internal and external customer service.

Based in Ramsey, Connexus Energy is Minnesota’s largest electric cooperative, providing electricity, renewable energy alternatives and related services to 145,000+ residential and commercial members just north of the Twin Cities. We offer a collaborative work environment with challenging and rewarding work, which provides for professional development and work-life balance in a highly technical, stable and innovative industry. We give back to the communities we have served for more than 80 years by embracing opportunities to volunteer, donate and support economic development. Our talented and friendly staff focuses on achieving our mission of powering our members and communities toward a smarter energy future with a passionate focus on affordability, innovation, safety, and grid reliability.

Key Areas of Responsibility:

Strategy and Corporate Leadership - Implements strategies in alignment with Connexus Energy’s vision, mission and values. Champions strategies with employees through regular communication and by example. Leads organizational change efforts.

Total Rewards – Designs and administers effective compensation, benefit, and recognition programs, and ensures alignment with market and within applicable laws and regulations. Works with the Board of Directors on CEO and Board compensation and benefits, and other special assignments as needed.

Learning and Development – Leads the cooperative-wide training and development initiative, working with the Leadership team in identifying and meeting training needs and organizational development opportunities to strengthen the skills, knowledge, talent, and performance potential of leaders and employees.

Safety/Loss Control – Provides leadership to our safety and loss control function to ensure that our safety and injury abatement initiatives are appropriate for the high level of risk that exists in the business. Provides leadership to the organization, ensuring company-wide priorities are identified and executed. Oversees the damage claim process for the organization.

Talent Management – Oversees the talent management in the business by ensuring that proper hiring, promotion, performance management, and termination decisions are made. Ensures the recruiting and selection processes are designed and executed in a fashion that will lead to the best possible staffing decisions. Provides oversight to performance management issues and directly supports and coaches the leadership team. Leads the succession planning initiatives of the organization.

Union Relations – Provides leadership for the effective negotiation, interpretation, and administration of the collective bargaining agreement in a manner that will promote consistency, manage cost, and protects management rights, while maintaining a strong relationship with IBEW leadership. Serves as the primary negotiator and/or primary liaison to outside counsel during negotiation and arbitration matters. Provides internal leadership for grievances and contractual disputes.

Employee Policies / Compliance – Develops, administers and interprets employee-related policies and procedures to promote understanding, consistency, legal compliance, and positive employee relations. Works with legal counsel on lawsuits, legislative changes, and compliance concerns.

Facilities and Security Management – Provides leadership for the facilities and physical security of the company to ensure best practices are maintained and these resources are effectively managed.

Required Talents, Skills, Education, Expertise:

• 4-year college degree in related field, MBA preferred
• 15 Years of progressive experience in business leadership and Human Resources management (including most of the following: compensation, benefits, performance management, training/development, employee relations, labor relations, policy development, safety/loss control, and/or legal compliance)
• Possess the ability to inspire trust and confidence
• Ability to maintain a high degree of professionalism and handle sensitive and confidential information
• Active listener who demonstrates a learning orientation and a consultative/coaching approach
• Excellent oral and written communication and influence skills
• Strong leadership and problem-solving skills
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively
• Competent in strategic, operational and organizational planning
• Excellent decision-making and judgement capabilities
• Ability to develop and move projects forward with a high degree of independence and autonomy
• Ability to focus on achieving ambitious short- and long-term goals and initiatives
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines, while ensuring collaboration with peers, team, and others across the organization
• Demonstrated leadership skills in promoting and influencing positive values, attitudes, and behaviors to help lead the organization

Applicants encouraged to submit their resume for consideration by December 12.

Pre-Employment Requirement: Employment is contingent upon successfully completing a pre-employment background check and drug screen.

Compensation: Connexus Energy offers all employees a competitive base salary, an annual incentive, and an attractive benefits package including medical, dental, life, company provided disability insurance, generous company contribution and match to 401(k), tuition reimbursement and more.

An Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer: Minorities, Women, Veterans, Disabilities

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, or veteran status.