Director of People and Culture

Location: Bloomington, Minnesota (Hybrid) | Full-Time

Pay: $131,346.00 to $197,018.00

Ranked #8 Top Workplace – Midsize Employer, MN

As the leading workers’ compensation insurer in Minnesota, SFM relies on a stable, high-performing internal culture to meet our commitments to the businesses and workers we serve. We are looking for a Director of People and Culture to provide the strategic oversight and operational leadership necessary to maintain this foundation.

Reporting to the Chief HR Officer, you will be responsible for the core pillars of our people strategy—specifically total rewards, talent management, and employee relations. This is a critical leadership position focused on ensuring our HR functions are competitive, compliant, and aligned with our long-term organizational goals.

What You’ll Do:

• Compensation, Benefits & Total Rewards: You will design and administer competitive compensation, incentive plans, and multi-state payroll functions while ensuring full compliance with federal and state laws. This includes managing vendor relationships and partnering with Finance to develop a total rewards strategy that maintains our competitive positioning in the insurance industry.
• Talent Management: You will direct strategies to attract, develop, and retain high-performing employees across all operating states through effective workforce planning and onboarding experiences. By analyzing engagement data, you will drive culture initiatives and serve as a trusted advisor to senior management on performance and organizational improvements.
• Employee Relations: You will serve as the senior resource and escalation point for complex employee relations matters, including investigations and conflict resolution. You will also develop HR policies that foster an inclusive workplace while monitoring employment law developments to ensure our practices remain current.
• Leadership: You will act as a strategic partner to the CHRO, representing HR in cross-functional projects and building a high-performing department team. Your focus will be on mentoring staff, communicating the corporate vision, and providing the tools and feedback necessary for the team to achieve excellence.

What We’ll Like About You:

• Professional Credentials: Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or other related field, preferred; SHRM-SCP, SPHR, CEBS or CCP certification is highly preferred.
• Leadership Experience: 10+ years of progressive HR experience, with at least 5 years in a formal leadership capacity.
• Strategic Expertise: A proven ability to translate business objectives into effective HR strategies, particularly within compensation, benefits, and talent management.
• Industry Knowledge: Experience managing HR functions across multiple states; background in insurance or financial services is preferred. Deep Knowledge  in at least two of the following: compensation, benefits/total rewards, talent management, or employee relations.
• Technical Proficiency: Demonstrated experience with HRIS platforms (such as UKG or Payscales) and compensation software, preferred.

 Why You’ll Love Working Here

We want your work life to feel balanced, rewarding, and supported. Here are just a few of the benefits SFM offers:

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage (plus HSA/FSA options).
• Flexible hybrid work environment.
• 401(k) with both Traditional and Roth options + company match.
• Contributions toward student loan repayment.
• Generous PTO, 9 paid holidays, and paid parental leave.
• Monthly home internet allowance.
• Free life insurance, short-term & long-term disability coverage.
• Incentive bonus opportunities.
• Adoption financial assistance.
• Pet insurance.
• Annual company-wide volunteer day.
• Discounts on gyms, fitness apps, and wellness programs.

Who We Are

SFM is the leading workers’ compensation insurer in Minnesota, with a growing presence across the Midwest. We’re proud to be recognized as a Top Workplace (#8 midsize employer in MN) thanks to our supportive culture, commitment to our employees, and focus on doing what’s right. Learn more by clicking here.

 Work Environment and Physical Demands

Work takes place in a remote semi paperless environment within a home office setting or in-office setting, using standard office equipment such as computers, phones, and photocopiers, which requires being stationary for extended periods of time. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear, and maintain concentration and focus. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; use hands and fingers, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms and work with close vision. This position requires the ability to occasionally lift office products and supplies, up to 20 pounds. Work is performed indoors with little to no exposure to extreme outdoor weather conditions.  Regular attendance is required. 

 SFM Mutual Insurance Company and each of its parent companies, subsidiaries and/or affiliated companies are Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employers. SFM 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, status with regard to public assistance, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

 SFM Companies, EEO/AA Employers. SFM is a participant of E-Verify. Applicants have rights under Federal Employment Laws.