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 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.