HR Business Partner

We are seeking a knowledgeable and experienced HR professional to join our team as a Human Resources Business Partner. Reporting to the Vice President of Human Resources, this individual will play a critical role in aligning people strategies with business priorities to support organizational success.

The HR Business Partner will collaborate closely with business leaders and cross-functional HR teams to deliver thoughtful, effective solutions across employee relations, talent development, workforce planning, and organizational effectiveness.

Serving as a trusted advisor and coach, this role is key to fostering a positive employee experience, ensuring consistent and compliant HR practices, and supporting scalable, high-impact programs that contribute to the bank’s continued growth and award-winning culture.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Serve as a frontline partner to people managers across business lines.
• Partner with business leaders to align people strategies with team and organizational goals.
• Ensure consistent, compliant employee relations and coaching practices.
• Use data and insights to advise on engagement, retention, and workforce planning.
• Deliver HR programs in collaboration with Benefits, Compensation, L&D, and Talent Acquisition.

RESPONSIBILITIES: 

• Lead and resolve complex employee relations issues, including investigations, conflict resolution, and policy interpretation.
• Support small-scale organizational design and workforce planning efforts.
• Collaborate closely with Payroll and Benefits teams to ensure accuracy and consistency on employee actions such as leaves, job changes, and status updates.
• Escalate legal, compliance, or high-risk employee matters to the VP of HR or legal counsel as appropriate.
• Deliver key HR programs and processes—such as performance reviews, compensation cycles, and open enrollment—in collaboration with other HR functional areas.
• Partner with leaders and employees to support change initiatives and foster a high-performance culture aligned with the bank’s values.
• Facilitate employee feedback channels, including surveys, exit interviews, and collaborate on actionable insights.
• Contribute to HR-led projects and continuous improvement efforts focused on enhancing organizational effectiveness.
• Perform other duties and special projects as assigned by the VP of HR.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field; or equivalent combination of education and experience required.
• 3–5 years progressive HR experience with strong expertise in employee relations, performance management, and leader coaching.
• Proven ability to guide and support leaders through organizational change and workforce planning.
• Experience using data to drive decision-making around retention, engagement, and team development.
• Excellent communication, coaching, and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to influence without authority and manage complex or sensitive issues with discretion.
• Strong collaboration skills and comfort working across teams, including with Payroll, Benefits, Compensation, and Recruiting.
• Highly organized, adaptable, and resourceful in a fast-paced, growth-oriented environment.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, HRIS systems, and SharePoint.

ABOUT BRIDGEWATER BANK:

Picture yourself at one of the Twin Cities’ best places to work, surrounded by people who challenge you, support you, and inspire you to be your best. Welcome to Bridgewater Bank.

We are on a mission to be the finest entrepreneurial bank in the Twin Cities. Like true entrepreneurs, we run fast and lean. We are in constant evolution and the runway for personal and professional growth is long. People are our strength, and that’s why we’ve created and sustained an award-winning culture that promotes growth and celebrates the big and little wins along the way.

At the end of the day, we believe competitive salaries, top-tier benefits, a hybrid work model, and transparency into the business is a given. Working together toward something meaningful with people you enjoy, is just a bonus!

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS:

The typical annual/hourly base pay range for this role is between $80,100 - $120,020. Compensation may vary based on individual job-related knowledge, skills, expertise, and experience. This position is eligible for a discretionary annual incentive program driven by organization and individual performance.

Bridgewater Bank provides a broad offering of competitive benefits including (but not limited to):

• Healthcare (medical, dental, vision)
• Basic term and optional term life insurance
• Short-term and long-term disability
• Parental leave
• 401(k) with employer match
• Paid vacation & paid holidays

PLEASE NOTE:

The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for this position. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive list of duties, responsibilities, or requirements. It is Bridgewater Bank’s policy to promote equal employment opportunities. All personnel decisions, including, but not limited to, recruiting, hiring, training, promotion, compensation, benefits and termination, are made without regard to race, creed, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship status, veteran status, disability or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local law.

STATUS: Exempt

Salary : $80,100 - $120,020