partner resources (HR) manager, Minneapolis/Kansas City

Now Brewing – partner resources manager! #tobeapartner As a Starbucks partner resources manager , you serve as a strategic human resources business partner, trusted advisor, and advocate for both partners and business leaders, delivering Partner Resources strategies, programs, and services that support partner success and drive business results. Guided by Starbucks Mission, Values, and Guiding Principles, you consult, coach, and collaborate with leaders to strengthen organizational effectiveness, build leadership capability, foster high-performing teams, and elevate the partner experience while aligning people strategies with enterprise priorities and business objectives. As a partner resources manager, you will: Partner Strategically – Build strong relationships with business leaders, Partner Resources Centers of Excellence, and cross-functional teams to understand business priorities, identify opportunities, and deliver people solutions that drive business performance and partner experience. Champion the Partner Experience – Serve as a trusted advocate for partners by listening to concerns, navigating complex partner relations matters, and connecting partners and leaders with resources, benefits, and programs that support engagement, development, and well-being. Deliver Business-Focused Solutions – Execute Partner Resources strategies, initiatives, and programs that align with enterprise priorities while addressing the unique needs of the region. Use data, insights, and workforce trends to support organizational effectiveness and business results. Consult and Advise Leaders – Serve as a trusted advisor to leaders by providing proactive coaching and guidance on talent strategy, organizational planning, partner relations, performance management, employment practices, and policy interpretation. Influence decisions that strengthen leadership effectiveness, enhance partner engagement and retention, build organizational capability, and ensure a strong succession pipeline. We would love to hear from people with: 6+ years of progressive Human Resources experience in a generalist, business partner, or specialist capacity. 3+ years of experience consulting with leaders to diagnose business challenges and develop people-focused solutions that improve business outcomes. 3+ years of people leadership or leadership influence experience, including coaching, developing, and guiding leaders through complex organizational and partner matters. Demonstrated ability to build trusted partnerships, navigate ambiguity, leverage data to inform decisions, and influence outcomes across multiple stakeholder groups. The partner resources manager will be expected to regularly travel to our coffeehouses and must be based in one of the following locations: Minneapolis, MN Kansas City, KS Kansas City, MO As a Starbucks partner, you (and your family) will have access to medical, dental, vision, basic and supplemental life insurance, and other voluntary insurance benefits. Partners have access to short-term and long-term disability, paid parental leave, family expansion reimbursement, paid vacation from date of hire*, sick time (accrued at 1 hour for every 25 hours worked), eight paid holidays, and two personal days per year. Starbucks also offers eligible partners participation in a 401(k) retirement plan with employer match, a discounted company stock program (S.I.P.), Starbucks equity program (Bean Stock), incentivized emergency savings, and financial well-being tools. Additionally, Starbucks offers 100% upfront tuition coverage for a first-time bachelor’s degree through Arizona State University’s online program via the Starbucks College Achievement Plan, student loan management resources, and access to other educational opportunities. You will also have access to backup care and DACA reimbursement. Starbucks will comply with any applicable state and local laws regarding employee leave benefits, including, but not limited to providing time