HR Director Jobs in Minnesota
HR Director jobs in Minnesota are open across Minneapolis, Eden Prairie, and Saint Paul and other Minnesota metros, with employers like Optum, University of Minnesota, and Fairview Health Services hiring at every experience level. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Cargill is committed to providing food and agricultural solutions to nourish the world in a safe, responsible, and sustainable way. Sitting at the heart of the supply chain, we partner with farmers and customers to source, make and deliver products that are vital for living.
Our 155,000 team members innovate with purpose, providing customers with life’s essentials so businesses can grow, communities prosper, and consumers live well. With over 160 years of experience as a family company, we look ahead while remaining true to our values. We put people first. We reach higher. We do the right thing—today and for generations to come.
Location
This role will be based in the United States or in Latin America and is open to remote.
Job Purpose and Impact
The Director, HR Business Partner – Global Tax & Treasury partners with senior leaders to translate function strategy into people and culture priorities, with a focus on organizational design, leadership development, strategic workforce planning, talent management, and change leadership. This role serves as a trusted advisor, helping global leaders build organizational capabilities that enable performance and long-term growth.
The ideal candidate demonstrates strategic agility, strong executive stakeholder management, and a collaborative, forward-thinking approach. They are skilled at navigating complexity, driving organizational transformation, and fostering high-performing connected teams. This leader will play a key role in cultivating an engaging, inclusive, and energizing culture across a diverse global function.
Key Accountabilities
- BUSINESS PARTNERSHIP: Leads people and culture processes and initiatives across the assigned group including talent assessment, talent planning, and development strategies to select, retain and develop critical talent, performance management, team development and engagement action planning.
- CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT: Provides partnership and practical solutions to improve performance and engagement, increase productivity, understand talent needs and mitigate people risk for the function.
- STRATEGY DEVELOPMENT & ACTIVATION: Partners to manage the development of people strategies that support function/business strategies and objectives and supports and influences key operational and strategic decisions.
- DIVERSITY, EQUITY & INCLUSION: Drives strategic focus and action towards diversity, equity and inclusion strategy and goals.
- METRICS & ANALYSIS: Uses metrics and analytics to assess and manage overall organizational health of the function to influence decisions and deliver significant insights.
- PROCESS PLANNING & DELIVERY: Provides thought leadership to the planning and delivery of core human resources processes ranging from performance and talent management, leadership development to change management and organizational design, including spans and layers work.
- STRATEGY & SOLUTION CONNECTION: Participates as an active member of the human resources community, building relationships across the human resources team and provides partnership on other human resources initiatives and projects while identifying and sharing strategies and solutions.
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications
- Minimum requirement of 6 years of relevant work experience. Typically reflects 10 years or more of relevant experience.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience partnering with global senior leadership teams within complex, matrixed organizations.
- Demonstrated ability to influence, challenge, and coach senior leaders while building strong relationships across functions, regions and cultures.
- Expertise in organizational design, change management, talent strategy, succession planning, and leadership development.
- Proven success developing and implementing people strategies that enable transformation, organizational growth, innovation, and high performance.
- Experience supporting Tax, Treasury or other highly specialized functions.
- Demonstrated ability to navigate ambiguity, manage competing priorities, and drive results in a fast-paced global environment.
- Outstanding executive communication, strategic thinking, collaboration, and relationship-building skills.
Additional Information
The expected salary for this position is $150,000 - $195,000. Compensation varies depending on a wide array of factors including but not limited to the specific location, certifications, education, and level of experience. The disclosed range estimate may be adjusted for any applicable geographic differential associated with the location at which the position may be filled. This position is eligible for a discretionary incentive award. The incentive award amount is dependent upon company performance and your personal performance. At Cargill we put people first. As part of your overall rewards, we offer a comprehensive benefit program including medical and/or other benefits dependent on the position offered and hours worked. Visit: https://www.cargill.com/page/my-health/mh-health-and-wellness to learn more (subject to certain collective bargaining agreements for Union positions).
Cargill is an equal opportunity employer and committed to providing accommodation to our job applicants with disabilities.
Cargill is committed to providing food and agricultural solutions to nourish the world in a safe, responsible, and sustainable way. Sitting at the heart of the supply chain, we partner with farmers and customers to source, make and deliver products that are vital for living.
Our 155,000 team members innovate with purpose, providing customers with life’s essentials so businesses can grow, communities prosper, and consumers live well. With over 160 years of experience as a family company, we look ahead while remaining true to our values. We put people first. We reach higher. We do the right thing—today and for generations to come.
Location
This role will be based in the United States or in Latin America and is open to remote.
Job Purpose and Impact
The Director, HR Business Partner – Global Tax & Treasury partners with senior leaders to translate function strategy into people and culture priorities, with a focus on organizational design, leadership development, strategic workforce planning, talent management, and change leadership. This role serves as a trusted advisor, helping global leaders build organizational capabilities that enable performance and long-term growth.
The ideal candidate demonstrates strategic agility, strong executive stakeholder management, and a collaborative, forward-thinking approach. They are skilled at navigating complexity, driving organizational transformation, and fostering high-performing connected teams. This leader will play a key role in cultivating an engaging, inclusive, and energizing culture across a diverse global function.
Key Accountabilities
- BUSINESS PARTNERSHIP: Leads people and culture processes and initiatives across the assigned group including talent assessment, talent planning, and development strategies to select, retain and develop critical talent, performance management, team development and engagement action planning.
- CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT: Provides partnership and practical solutions to improve performance and engagement, increase productivity, understand talent needs and mitigate people risk for the function.
- STRATEGY DEVELOPMENT & ACTIVATION: Partners to manage the development of people strategies that support function/business strategies and objectives and supports and influences key operational and strategic decisions.
- DIVERSITY, EQUITY & INCLUSION: Drives strategic focus and action towards diversity, equity and inclusion strategy and goals.
- METRICS & ANALYSIS: Uses metrics and analytics to assess and manage overall organizational health of the function to influence decisions and deliver significant insights.
- PROCESS PLANNING & DELIVERY: Provides thought leadership to the planning and delivery of core human resources processes ranging from performance and talent management, leadership development to change management and organizational design, including spans and layers work.
- STRATEGY & SOLUTION CONNECTION: Participates as an active member of the human resources community, building relationships across the human resources team and provides partnership on other human resources initiatives and projects while identifying and sharing strategies and solutions.
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications
- Minimum requirement of 6 years of relevant work experience. Typically reflects 10 years or more of relevant experience.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience partnering with global senior leadership teams within complex, matrixed organizations.
- Demonstrated ability to influence, challenge, and coach senior leaders while building strong relationships across functions, regions and cultures.
- Expertise in organizational design, change management, talent strategy, succession planning, and leadership development.
- Proven success developing and implementing people strategies that enable transformation, organizational growth, innovation, and high performance.
- Experience supporting Tax, Treasury or other highly specialized functions.
- Demonstrated ability to navigate ambiguity, manage competing priorities, and drive results in a fast-paced global environment.
- Outstanding executive communication, strategic thinking, collaboration, and relationship-building skills.
Additional Information
The expected salary for this position is $150,000 - $195,000. Compensation varies depending on a wide array of factors including but not limited to the specific location, certifications, education, and level of experience. The disclosed range estimate may be adjusted for any applicable geographic differential associated with the location at which the position may be filled. This position is eligible for a discretionary incentive award. The incentive award amount is dependent upon company performance and your personal performance. At Cargill we put people first. As part of your overall rewards, we offer a comprehensive benefit program including medical and/or other benefits dependent on the position offered and hours worked. Visit: https://www.cargill.com/page/my-health/mh-health-and-wellness to learn more (subject to certain collective bargaining agreements for Union positions).
Cargill is an equal opportunity employer and committed to providing accommodation to our job applicants with disabilities.
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Find HR Director JobsHR Director Jobs by City in Minnesota
Where Minnesota roles are concentrated, by current openings.
HR Director Job Market in Minnesota
A snapshot from current Minnesota openings, updated as new roles post.
Who's Hiring
- Optum8
- University of Minnesota5
- Fairview Health Services4
- Thrivent4
- Cargill3
Top Industries Hiring
- Healthcare & Medical Services19
- Consulting & Professional Services11
- Education8
- Non-Profit & Social Services6
- Investment & Asset Management5
What Minnesota Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in HR director jobs across Minnesota.
- 8 or more years of progressive HR experience with at least 3 in a leadership role
- Demonstrated expertise in employment law, compliance, and HR policy development
- Experience with HRIS platforms such as Workday, SAP SuccessFactors, or ADP
- Bachelor's degree in human resources, business administration, or a related field
- PHR, SPHR, SHRM-CP, or SHRM-SCP certification strongly preferred
- Proven ability to develop and execute talent acquisition and retention strategies
HR Director Jobs in Minnesota: Frequently Asked Questions
How many HR director jobs are there in Minnesota?
There are 70+ HR director openings in Minnesota on Migrate Mate as of June 2026, with the most roles in Minneapolis, Eden Prairie, and Saint Paul. New positions post regularly as employers across Minnesota hire.
How much do HR directors make in Minnesota?
HR directors in Minnesota earn a median of about $153,770 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $97,840 for the lowest 10% to over $230,980 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which Minnesota cities have the most HR director jobs?
Minneapolis, Eden Prairie, and Saint Paul have the most HR director openings in Minnesota right now, with additional roles spread across smaller metros statewide.
Which companies hire HR directors in Minnesota?
Employers hiring HR directors in Minnesota include Optum, University of Minnesota, and Fairview Health Services, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026.
Are there remote HR director jobs in Minnesota?
Yes. About 33% of HR director openings tied to Minnesota are remote or hybrid as of June 2026. The rest are on-site roles based in Minnesota metros.
How do I apply for HR director jobs in Minnesota?
You can apply to HR director jobs in Minnesota directly on Migrate Mate. Search the listings above, find roles that match your experience and preferred Minnesota location, then apply to each one that fits.
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