Human Resources Business Partner
Otter Tail Corporation, Fergus Falls, MN, United States
Location: OTP Fergus Falls MN, 401 East Washington Avenue, Fergus Falls, MN 56537, USA
At Otter Tail Power Company, our employees help us serve the communities we support by delivering reliable, affordable, and responsibly managed electricity. Our people‑focused culture values collaboration, integrity, and continuous improvement. We’re seeking an experienced Human Resources Business Partner to join our Human Resources team and serve as a trusted advisor to business leaders across our organization.
What You’ll Do In this senior individual contributor role, you’ll serve as both a strategic and operational partner, providing expert guidance across a broad range of human resources disciplines. You’ll deliver consistent, compliant, and business‑aligned HR solutions that support organizational performance, employee relations, and workforce effectiveness. This role applies independent judgment, sound discretion, and strong business acumen to address moderately complex to complex employee and labor matters, support performance and talent decisions, and ensure compliance with employment laws, company policies, and collective bargaining agreements. You’ll balance hands‑on operational HR support with proactive consulting and continuous improvement to drive effective, sustainable HR practices.
What We’re Looking For The successful candidate will hold a bachelor’s degree in human resources, business, or a related field and bring seven or more years of progressive human resources experience, including employee and labor relations, performance management, staffing, compensation, and compliance. Candidates should demonstrate the ability to advise and influence leaders at multiple levels of the organization, possess a strong working knowledge of employment and labor laws, and have excellent interpersonal, communication, and problem‑solving skills. The ideal candidate is a trusted, consultative partner who exercises sound judgment, maintains confidentiality and professionalism, and applies business and operational acumen to deliver data‑informed solutions. Experience supporting unionized environments, administering collective bargaining agreements, navigating organizational change, and holding an advanced degree or professional HR certification (e.g., SHRM‑CP/SCP, PHR/SPHR) is preferred.
Compensation & Benefits
Competitive wage & benefit package.
The expected offer for this role is $117,000 – $162,000 annually. Actual base compensation will vary based on factors relevant to the position.
Incentive plans
Employee Stock Ownership options
Retirement Savings Fund with employer match
Health, disability and life insurance plan options
Training and development opportunities each year, including education reimbursement, safety, technical, compliance, and developmental training.
Career development programs, leadership course catalog, mentorship from current leaders and more.
Mental health support from SupportLinc, competitive vacation and sick leave to ensure employees are at their best.
To apply, visit our careers page at www.otpco.com. Applications accepted through May 4, 2026.
This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship at this time.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities. The employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.
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At Otter Tail Power Company, our employees help us serve the communities we support by delivering reliable, affordable, and responsibly managed electricity. Our people‑focused culture values collaboration, integrity, and continuous improvement. We’re seeking an experienced Human Resources Business Partner to join our Human Resources team and serve as a trusted advisor to business leaders across our organization.
What You’ll Do In this senior individual contributor role, you’ll serve as both a strategic and operational partner, providing expert guidance across a broad range of human resources disciplines. You’ll deliver consistent, compliant, and business‑aligned HR solutions that support organizational performance, employee relations, and workforce effectiveness. This role applies independent judgment, sound discretion, and strong business acumen to address moderately complex to complex employee and labor matters, support performance and talent decisions, and ensure compliance with employment laws, company policies, and collective bargaining agreements. You’ll balance hands‑on operational HR support with proactive consulting and continuous improvement to drive effective, sustainable HR practices.
What We’re Looking For The successful candidate will hold a bachelor’s degree in human resources, business, or a related field and bring seven or more years of progressive human resources experience, including employee and labor relations, performance management, staffing, compensation, and compliance. Candidates should demonstrate the ability to advise and influence leaders at multiple levels of the organization, possess a strong working knowledge of employment and labor laws, and have excellent interpersonal, communication, and problem‑solving skills. The ideal candidate is a trusted, consultative partner who exercises sound judgment, maintains confidentiality and professionalism, and applies business and operational acumen to deliver data‑informed solutions. Experience supporting unionized environments, administering collective bargaining agreements, navigating organizational change, and holding an advanced degree or professional HR certification (e.g., SHRM‑CP/SCP, PHR/SPHR) is preferred.
Compensation & Benefits
Competitive wage & benefit package.
The expected offer for this role is $117,000 – $162,000 annually. Actual base compensation will vary based on factors relevant to the position.
Incentive plans
Employee Stock Ownership options
Retirement Savings Fund with employer match
Health, disability and life insurance plan options
Training and development opportunities each year, including education reimbursement, safety, technical, compliance, and developmental training.
Career development programs, leadership course catalog, mentorship from current leaders and more.
Mental health support from SupportLinc, competitive vacation and sick leave to ensure employees are at their best.
To apply, visit our careers page at www.otpco.com. Applications accepted through May 4, 2026.
This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship at this time.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities. The employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.
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