Human Resources Manager at Nexus Family Healing – Mendota Heights, Minnesota

Nexus Family Healing is seeking a Human Resources Manager to join our wonderful HR team! This position would help support our Foster, Adopt and Community agencies across Minnesota.

For more than 50 years, Nexus has empowered thousands of children, families, and adults to find hope and healing. What started in 1972 as a single program in Minnetonka, Minnesota has grown into a nationally recognized network across five states. As a progressive leader in youth and family mental health, we’re driven by a clear mission: to close gaps in care and create brighter futures for those we serve.

At Nexus Family Healing, we embrace diversity, promote equity, and foster inclusion. As a national mental health organization, we serve a diverse group of youth and families, and we strive for our workforce to support and represent that diversity.

Join an organization that makes a true difference in the lives of youth & their families!

Schedule/Location/Pay:

• Full-time hybrid from Minnesota opportunity - requires frequent travel to Mendota Heights, MN and Rochester, MN
• Monday through Friday schedule, 8am-5pm
• Pay Range: $85,000-$95,000 annually

Nexus’ Comprehensive Benefits Include:

• Four weeks paid time off (PTO) in the first year of employment
• Multiple options for health insurance coverage
• No-cost life insurance
• Short/long-term disability insurance
• 401k match
• NEW – Talkspace Therapy Benefit for the whole family
• NEW – Hinge Health Benefit for the whole family
• NEW – Carrot Fertility Benefit
• Continuous learning and training opportunities
• Advancement pathways and internal promotion
• And much more!

Position Summary: The agency Human Resources (HR) Manager, is responsible for overseeing all agency HR functions and operations in conjunction with Nexus home office policy, federal and state laws and generally accepted principles and practices.

Primary responsibilities:

HR Leadership & Strategy

• Align site-level HR operations with Nexus HR strategy and Executive Director priorities
• Partner with leadership, Finance, IT, and HR to drive engagement, growth, and retention

HR Consultation & Compliance

• Serve as a trusted advisor on performance, policy, corrective action, and employee relations
• Ensure HR practices meet legal, regulatory, and organizational standards

Employee Relations & Performance Management

• Proactively address employee concerns, investigations, and risk mitigation
• Support fair, consistent performance evaluations and feedback processes

Compensation & Benefits

• Coordinate compensation actions and benefits administration with Home Office HR
• Support open enrollment and respond to employee benefits inquiries

Recruiting & Talent Development

• Partner with leaders to assess workforce needs and develop internal talent
• Support compliant recruiting, interviewing, and hiring practices

Required Education and Licensure:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Human Resources or a related field.
• 5+ years of Human Resources experience
• Valid Driver’s license required; mut meet state regulating agency and Home Office driving requirements
• Must be open to meeting the cultural needs of individuals or communities, considering factors such as language, traditions, and values.
• Must be able to successfully pass a DHS background check.

Preferred Education and Experience:

• 2+ years’ experience leading and developing HR employees
• 2+ years’ experience with labor relations
• Experience supporting employees and leaders in a non-profit environment

At Nexus Family Healing, our voices and actions are focused on recognizing, affirming and respecting people of every race, ethnic background, socio-economic status, sexual orientation, gender expression and faith.ICARE Values & Behavioral Competencies:

• Innovation: Leading the way and implementing creative, cutting-edge ideas and approaches.
• Compassion: Listening, honoring differences, and showing respect, kindness, empathy care, and concern.
• Agility: Exhibiting flexibility and adapting quickly.
• Responsiveness: Being quick, positive, and accurate.
• Excellence: Demonstrating quality results that surpass ordinary standards.

APPLY TODAY TO BE CONTACTED BY OUR RECRUITING TEAM! When you work at Nexus, you have the opportunity to change lives — including your own!