Sr Manager/Director of HR

XERXES GLOBAL  

Xerxes Global is a fast-growing holding company with four businesses and more than 160 talented professionals. Our companies are focused on consulting, M&A technology, AI, software, and professional development.
As we continue to expand, our mission remains to nurture a thriving workplace culture that fosters innovation, collaboration, and professional growth.  

THE ROLE  

We’re looking for a business-minded Director of HR to step into a newly created role. You’ll own the HR agenda and help shape how we grow.
As a trusted advisor, you’ll balance strategic thinking with hands-on execution. 
We’re looking for someone who enjoys both and moves easily between them as you’ll partner closely with leaders across the business to coach and guide
our managers, build scalable HR processes and systems, and lead workforce and organizational initiatives that support our business goals. 

Your work will make a real difference across our group: improving retention, enhancing the employee experience, and creating meaningful growth opportunities. You’ll also oversee HR governance, compliance, and risk management across our businesses and markets. 

This position is based in Minneapolis and will support employees and managers across our offices in Minneapolis, Charlotte, Chicago, Scottsdale and Dublin, Ireland, as well as employees and contractors located in several additional countries.  

RESPONSIBILITIES 

• Lead and support key people initiatives across employee relations, talent development, compensation, HR policies, and employee programs. 

• Partner with business leaders to translate business priorities into practical people strategies with a particular focus on employee relations and organizational effectiveness.  

• Work closely together with managers to provide practical guidance on employee performance, difficult conversations, development opportunities, and other day-to-day
  HR matters. 

• Coach managers through complex and sensitive employee situations, helping them address issues early, communicate effectively, and make thoughtful and consistent people decisions. 

• Help ensure HR policies and employment practices remain compliant with applicable federal, state and local
  employment requirements. 

• Drive a culture of continuous learning and professional growth by developing and coordinating talent development and leadership training opportunities. 

• Partner with leadership on compensation reviews, promotions, organizational planning, and other people-related decisions. 

• Maintain appropriate employee documentation and ensure sensitive employee matters are handled with discretion and confidentiality. 

• Serve as a champion of our company values and contribute to a collaborative, inclusive, high-performing workplace. 

QUALIFICATIONS 

This is an important role within our growing organization, and we are looking for an experienced professional who combines strong judgment, experience and interpersonal skills with a practical, hands-on approach. 

• 7+ years of progressive Human Resources experience, ideally within a growing or fast-paced organization. 

• Strong experience in Employee Relations, including performance management, workplace concerns, investigations, accommodations, and employee separations. 

• Working knowledge of federal and multi-state employment laws, including experience with FMLA and state/local leave requirements. 

• Proven ability to advise and build trusted relationships with managers and employees at all levels of an organization. 

• Comfortable working at both the strategic and the operational level, with experience moving from long-term planning to hands-on employee support  

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to navigate sensitive or complex employee matters with sound judgment and discretion. 

• Ability to operate effectively in a rapidly growing environment and manage multiple priorities simultaneously. 

• Experience with international HR practices, particularly across Europe, is considered an asset. 

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Psychology, Business, Organizational Development, or a related field. 

• Relevant certifications such as SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, PHR, or SPHR are preferred. 

• Willingness to travel to other company offices as needed. 

Xerxes Global, LLC provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.