Job Description
Job DescriptionWe are looking for an experienced Human Resources Manager to lead key people operations initiatives for our team in Maryland. This role combines talent acquisition, employee support, and strategic HR partnership to help the organization attract, develop, and retain strong talent. The ideal candidate brings a balanced approach to recruiting, policy development, and workforce planning while fostering a positive and productive workplace.
Responsibilities:
• Direct end-to-end hiring activities, including talent sourcing, candidate evaluation, interview coordination, offer discussions, and onboarding.
• Oversee college and university recruiting programs and travel as needed to support campus events, networking, and candidate engagement.
• Create, refine, and apply human resources policies and operating guidelines that align with organizational goals and compliance standards.
• Partner with leaders to provide guidance on team design, staffing strategy, and broader workforce planning decisions.
• Address employee relations matters by managing workplace concerns, supporting conflict resolution, and advising on performance-related situations.
• Lead initiatives that strengthen employee engagement, improve retention, and reinforce a healthy organizational culture.
• Administer compensation, benefits, and total rewards programs while helping ensure employees understand available offerings.
• Maintain accurate HR information system records and prepare reports and workforce insights to support leadership decision-making.
• Coordinate onboarding and offboarding activities to deliver a smooth and supportive employee experience.
• Support learning and development efforts through training initiatives and leadership coaching programs.• Demonstrated experience in human resources management with responsibility across recruiting, employee relations, and HR administration.
• Background in full-cycle recruitment, including sourcing strategies, interviewing, and offer management.
• Experience leading campus recruiting efforts and willingness to travel approximately 30% for related activities.
• Working knowledge of compensation, benefits administration, and total rewards practices.
• Proficiency with HRIS platforms and the ability to manage employee data and generate meaningful reports.
• Strong judgment and communication skills with the ability to advise leadership and handle sensitive workplace matters professionally.
• Experience supporting onboarding, offboarding, and employee development programs.
• Ability to build positive working relationships and contribute to an engaging, people-focused culture.