Senior Human Resources Manager

Job Title: Senior HR Manager Location: Rochester, MN (Onsite) Compensation: $105,000u2013$125,000 + up to 15% bonus Employment Type: Full-Time Direct Hire Permanent About the Opportunity Weu2019re working with a growing, innovation-focused life sciences organization supporting cutting-edge work in advanced therapeutics. With a collaborative, highly technical team and a strong growth trajectory, this is an opportunity to step into a high-impact HR leadership role where your contributions will be immediately visible. This position offers the chance to own the entire HR function within a small, dynamic environment. Youu2019ll partner closely with leadership while also having the autonomy to build structure, improve processes, and support a team of highly skilled professionals. The Role This is a standalone HR role responsible for both strategic initiatives and day-to-day HR operations. Youu2019ll act as a trusted partner to leadership, helping guide hiring, performance management, and organizational development while ensuring compliance and consistency across the business. A PEO is in place to support payroll, benefits, and certain administrative functions, allowing you to focus on higher-value HR work and organizational effectiveness. Key Responsibilities + Support full-cycle recruiting efforts in partnership with hiring managers + Develop workforce planning strategies to support growth + Build and refine onboarding and offboarding processes + Establish and improve HR policies, procedures, and employee programs + Support and coach managers on performance management, feedback, and employee development + Drive performance review processes and goal-setting initiatives + Handle employee relations matters, including investigations and conflict resolution + Ensure compliance with federal and state employment laws and HR best practices + Maintain HR records and partner with a PEO on benefits, payroll, and compliance Qualifications + 7u201310+ years of progressive HR experience + Experience operating as a solo or lead HR professional in a small to mid-sized organization + Proven ability to build or enhance HR infrastructure (policies, frameworks, processes) + Strong employee relations background and sound judgment + Ability to build credibility with technical or highly specialized teams + Experience working with a PEO environment is a plus How to Apply If you are interested in this opportunity and meet the above qualifications, apply today for immediate consideration. As part of our promise to talent, Kelly supports those who work with us through a variety of benefits, perks, and work-related resources. Kelly offers eligible employees voluntary benefit plans including medical, dental, vision, telemedicine, term life, whole life, accident insurance, critical illness, a legal plan, and short-term disability. As a Kelly employee, you will have access to a retirement savings plan, service bonus and holiday pay plans (earn up to eight paid holidays per benefit year), and a transit spending account. In addition, employees are entitled to earn paid sick leave under the applicable state or local plan. Click here ( for more information on benefits and perks that may be available to you as a member of the Kelly Talent Community. Why Kelly u00ae ? As a worker today, itu2019s up to you to take charge of your career and look for opportunities to learn, grow, and achieve your potential. Helping you find whatu2019s next is what weu2019re all about. 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Kelly is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants regardless of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, or any other legally protected status, and we take affirmative action to recruit, employ, and advance qualified individuals with disabilities and protected veterans in the workforce. Requests for accommodation related to our application process can be directed to the Kelly Human Resource Knowledge Center. Kelly complies with the requirements of Californiau2019s state and local Fair Chance laws. A conviction does not automatically bar individuals from employment. Kelly participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.Kelly Services is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. 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Created: 2026-04-16