HR Advisor

The HR Advisor is a trusted partner, delivering strategic and consultative HR services to clients in alignment with Mayo Clinic’s People Strategy. This role provides expert guidance on complex and interdependent human resource topics including employee relations, performance management, conflict resolution, organizational effectiveness, job evaluations, and reasonable accommodations/return-to-work (in collaboration with RCS). The HR Advisor interprets complex HR policies, employment and labor laws, supports compliance through accreditation and audit processes, and applies best practices to support fair, consistent, and proactive solutions. This role also partners with other HR colleagues to help deliver proactive workforce solutions, including assisting with workforce planning, succession planning, and other recruitment and retention initiatives. They contribute to operational decisions by analyzing workforce trends and data, and engaging leaders to identify resources and build support for effective solutions. The role uses critical thinking, sound judgment, and influence to drive decisions aligned with Mayo Clinic Values, recognizing site and cultural differences. Success in this role requires exceptional communication, a commitment to service excellence, and the ability to build strong, trusting relationships at all levels.
This vacancy is not eligible for sponsorship/ we will not sponsor or transfer visas for this position. Also, Mayo Clinic DOES NOT participate in the F-1 STEM OPT extension program.

Bachelor's degree and 3 years relevant HR experience required; Master's degree preferred.
Demonstrated strong skills in written and oral communication, relationship building, negotiation, persuasion/influence, critical thinking, problem solving, data analysis, agility, and service excellence. The following certifications are preferred: Professional in Human Resources (PHR); Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR); Global Professional in Human Resources (GPHR); Society for Human Resource Management Certified Professional (SHRM-CP); Society for Human Resource Management Senior Certified Professional (SHRM-SCP).