HR Manager
Job Description: We are seeking an experienced HR Manager to join our team. This role serves as a key partner to leadership, supporting and driving core HR functions including employee relations, performance management, compensation, and HR operations.
The HR Manager is expected to operate with a higher degree of autonomy, and drive cross-functional HR processes and initiatives. The role will be 3-4 days on site at our MD facility and 1-2 days remote with the expectation of being the primary point of contact for our on-site employees.
This individual will play a critical role in fostering a positive employee experience, ensuring compliance, and enhancing organizational effectiveness while aligning the efforts with HR leadership and business direction.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Employee Relations & Manager Support
Serve as the primary point of contact for employee relations matters, conducting investigations and resolving complex issues with professionalism, discretion, and risk awareness
Coach and advise managers on performance management, employee development, conflict resolution, and disciplinary actions
Partner with leadership on terminations and corrective actions, ensuring consistency and compliance
Identify and proactively mitigate employee relations risks
Promote a culture of accountability, engagement, and inclusion
Performance Management & Talent Development
Lead and manage performance review cycles, and merit planning processes
Partner with leadership to identify talent gaps and support succession planning and workforce development
Provide guidance on career progression and employee development planning
Support and enhance learning and development initiatives
Compensation & Benefits
Ensure equitable and consistent application of compensation practices across teams
Support benefits administration, employee communication, and issue resolution
Assist with compensation analysis and benchmarking
HR Operations & Compliance
Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations, including government contracting requirements
Develop, update, and implement HR policies, procedures in alignment with business objectives and legal requirements
Ensure audit readiness for internal, client, and regulatory requirements
Oversee HRIS data integrity, reporting, and audits
Support compliance reporting and documentation readiness
Employee Lifecycle Management
Oversee onboarding and offboarding processes to ensure a seamless and consistent employee experience
Manage organizational changes including transfers, promotions, restructures, and workforce alignments
Ensure consistent documentation and communication throughout the employee lifecycle
People Programs & Strategic Initiatives
Lead or support key HR initiatives such as employee engagement, retention strategies, and culture-building efforts
Analyze HR metrics and trends to provide insights and recommendations to leadership
Identify opportunities for process improvements and drive operational efficiencies
Partner cross-functionally to align HR initiatives with business objectives activities and programs including, but not limited to employee counseling, interpretation of policies, new employee orientation, and employee recognition programs.
Support organizational change initiatives, including restructuring, communication planning, and implementation support
Support the implementation and administration of HR policies, procedures, and practices in alignment with corporate objectives and legal requirements.
Contribute to employee engagement efforts and support communication around HR programs and initiatives.
Support HR Directors on HRIS data calls, reporting, and analysis for HR, TA, BD, Ops, OCTO and other data driven related requests.
Support HR Directors on Learning and Development initiatives to include, but not limited to, updates to the Learning Management System, training program updates, and compliance training administration
Support compliance efforts related to government contracting and other regulatory requirements.
Support ongoing information and training sessions to develop employees and provide support and problem resolution.
Execute HR administrative tasks as needed.
Required Qualifications (Skills and Capabilities): Bulleted list of KPI’s required to be considered for the position.
Strong knowledge of federal, state, and local employment laws and HR best practices
Demonstrated ability to manage complex employee relations issues and investigations
Strong business acumen with the ability to influence and advise leadership
Experience with performance management and compensation practices
Proficiency in HRIS systems and data analysis
Ability to interpret and apply policy in complex or ambiguous situations
Experience operating in a matrixed or multi-business unit environment
Excellent communication, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills
High level of professionalism, integrity, and discretion
Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
Required Education and Experience: Bulleted list of the below requirements to meet the needs of the position.
Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, or a related field
3-4 years Manager level experience
4-5 years Federal Contracting experience
5 - 8 years of progressive HR experience, with strong generalist expertise
Experience supporting managers and leadership in a mid-sized or growing organization
Preferred Qualifications
HR certification (SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, PHR, or SPHR)
Exposure to HR practices in government contracting, healthcare, or professional services.
Experience supporting HR processes in mid-sized or growing organizations
Experience with HRIS platforms (e.g., ADP Workforce Now) and Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS)
Demonstrated ability to exercise independent judgment in employee relations matters and HR decision-making within established guidelines
Experience handling immigration filings for H-1B visas and permanent residency by working with the immigration attorney.