Human Resources Manager

Chesapeake Search Partners; Laurel (MD); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Chesapeake Search Partners is seeking an HR Manager / Talent Acquisition Lead to serve as the organization’s primary HR resource, driving full-cycle recruitment while supporting employee relations, onboarding, benefits administration, compliance, and HR operations. The role focuses on a field-based workforce, partnering with leadership to foster growth.

This hands-on position requires relationship-building, process development, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent professional experience in HR/Business Administration.
• 5+ years of progressive HR, recruiting, or HR generalist experience.
• Demonstrated success managing full-cycle recruiting and employee relations responsibilities.
• Experience supporting field-based, operational, skilled trades, construction, industrial, manufacturing, or service-oriented workforces preferred.
• Strong knowledge of HR best practices, employment compliance, and employee lifecycle management.

Responsibilities

• Lead full-cycle recruiting for field, operational, and administrative positions.
• Develop creative sourcing strategies and build talent pipelines through networking, referrals, industry organizations, workforce development programs, and other outreach efforts.
• Partner with hiring managers on workforce planning, interviewing, hiring decisions, and onboarding.
• Serve as a trusted resource for employees and managers on employee relations, performance management, and workplace concerns.
• Coordinate onboarding, employee engagement, and retention initiatives.
• Administer employee benefits programs and support annual enrollment activities.
• Maintain employee records, HR documentation, and compliance with company policies and employment regulations.
• Assist with workers' compensation, unemployment claims, and other employee-related matters.
• Track and report on recruiting activity, workforce trends, and key HR metrics.
• Identify opportunities to improve HR processes, systems, reporting, and overall operational efficiency.
• Partner with leadership to support organizational growth and workforce planning initiatives.

Skills

Full-cycle recruiting

Employee relations

HRIS

ATS

Payroll systems

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field

Tools

HRIS

ATS

Payroll systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

Chesapeake Search Partners has partnered with a well-established specialty services organization in the DMV region to identify an HR Manager / Talent Acquisition Lead. This individual will serve as the organization's primary HR resource, leading full-cycle recruitment efforts while supporting employee relations, onboarding, benefits administration, compliance, and HR operations. The ideal candidate is a hands-on, relationship-oriented professional who enjoys supporting a field-based workforce, building processes, and partnering closely with leadership to drive organizational growth.

Responsibilities

• Lead full-cycle recruiting for field, operational, and administrative positions.
• Develop creative sourcing strategies and build talent pipelines through networking, referrals, industry organizations, workforce development programs, and other outreach efforts.
• Partner with hiring managers on workforce planning, interviewing, hiring decisions, and onboarding.
• Serve as a trusted resource for employees and managers on employee relations, performance management, and workplace concerns.
• Coordinate onboarding, employee engagement, and retention initiatives.
• Administer employee benefits programs and support annual enrollment activities.
• Maintain employee records, HR documentation, and compliance with company policies and employment regulations.
• Assist with workers' compensation, unemployment claims, and other employee-related matters.
• Track and report on recruiting activity, workforce trends, and key HR metrics.
• Identify opportunities to improve HR processes, systems, reporting, and overall operational efficiency.
• Partner with leadership to support organizational growth and workforce planning initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.
• 5+ years of progressive HR, recruiting, or HR generalist experience.
• Demonstrated success managing full-cycle recruiting and employee relations responsibilities.
• Experience supporting field-based, operational, skilled trades, construction, industrial, manufacturing, or service-oriented workforces preferred.
• Strong knowledge of HR best practices, employment compliance, and employee lifecycle management.
• Proven ability to work independently while managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication, relationship-building, and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency with HRIS, ATS, payroll systems, and Microsoft Office applications.
• HR certification (SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, PHR, or similar) is a plus.
• Experience implementing or improving HR systems, processes, and reporting is highly desirable.