Human Resources Analyst II - Business Partner

ALLETE is headquartered in Duluth, Minnesota, on beautiful Lake Superior, and has operations throughout the United States.

We invest in energy-centric businesses and transmission infrastructure.

Our companies include clean-energy producers and developers, and regulated utilities that already deliver more than 50% renewable energy.

Each of our businesses—Minnesota Power; Superior Water, Light & Power; ALLETE Clean Energy; New Energy Equity; ALLETE Renewable Resources; and BNI Energy—plays a unique and significant role in ALLETE's sustainability-in-action strategy.

Our culture drives excellence through our shared values of integrity, safety, people, and the planet.

ALLETE is seeking a Human Resource Analyst II - Business Partner.

The Human Resource Business Partner (HRBP) will serve as a strategic partner to our leaders and teams, driving HR initiatives that align with business objectives.

As an HRBP you will be responsible for providing guidance and support to leadership and their teams to ensure a fair and consistent approach on employee and labor relations matters.

This role requires a proactive, people-focused professional who can navigate complex challenges and contribute to a positive workplace culture.

RESPONSIBILITIES:


* Design, implement, and administer human resources programs in one or more areas; i.e.

employment, compensation, benefits, benefits accounting, training, employee relations.


* Complete and analyze surveys related to human resources programs, policies, and practices.


* Establish and maintain internal/external working relationships to meet departmental and company goals.


* Provide users (employees, retirees, supervisors, vendors) with timely, formal, and informal information as appropriate.


* Establish, maintain, and prepare employment-related records and information to meet company and regulatory requirements.


* Resolve employee-related concerns and complaints.


* Research, review, and make recommendations regarding human resources policies and practices.


* Choose and use appropriate technology to facilitate efficient use of departmental resources.


* Provide training to employees and supervisors on human resources issues.


* Complete administrative duties to support departmental activities and requirements.

REQUIRED EDUCATION:


* Bachelor's degree required
+ Candidates completing their degree by June 30, 2025 will be considered.
+ Degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Management, Accounting, Communications, Psychology or equivalent preferred.
+ Preferable to have course work in Human Resources management, management principles, and accounting or statistics.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE:


* Four or more years directly related experience required.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:


* Our balanced work routine offers the flexibility of hybrid work with the benefits of in-person collaboration.

Team members are expected to be in the offi...