Human Resources Manager

LHH Recruitment Solutions; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

LHH Recruitment Solutions' DC client seeks an HR Manager to serve as a strategic partner, advising leaders on workforce planning, employee relations, talent management, and organizational effectiveness.

You will align people strategies with business objectives, support performance management and compensation, and ensure compliance with federal, state, and local laws, while fostering a positive employee experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; HR certification preferred.
• 6-8+ years of progressive HR experience.
• Strong expertise in employee relations, performance management, talent management, compensation, and organizational consulting.
• Experience supporting leaders in professional services, legal, consulting, or similarly complex environments preferred.
• Proficiency with HRIS systems and Microsoft Office; Workday experience preferred.
• Thorough knowledge of federal, state, and local employment laws.

Responsibilities

• Partner with leaders to develop and execute talent, workforce planning, succession, and organizational strategies.
• Advise managers on employee relations matters, performance management, conflict resolution, and policy interpretation.
• Conduct workplace investigations and recommend appropriate resolutions.
• Support compensation programs, including salary recommendations, market analyses, promotions, and annual planning.
• Collaborate with hiring managers and Talent Acquisition to support recruiting, onboarding, and retention efforts.
• Drive employee engagement initiatives and organizational change efforts.
• Ensure consistent application of HR policies and compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws.
• Recommend and implement HR programs, processes, and initiatives that enhance organizational effectiveness and the employee experience.

Skills

Employee relations

Performance management

Talent management

Organizational consulting

Policy interpretation

Compliance knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree

HR certification

Tools

HRIS systems

Workday

Microsoft Office

Job description

LHH is seeking an HR professional for a direct hire opportunity with our client in DC. The Human Resources Manager serves as a strategic partner, providing consultative support to leaders on workforce planning, employee relations, talent management, organizational effectiveness, performance management, compensation, and employee engagement. This role partners closely with leadership to align people strategies with business objectives while fostering a positive employee experience and ensuring compliance.

Key Responsibilities

• Partner with leaders to develop and execute talent, workforce planning, succession, and organizational strategies.
• Advise managers on employee relations matters, performance management, conflict resolution, and policy interpretation.
• Conduct workplace investigations and recommend appropriate resolutions.
• Support compensation programs, including salary recommendations, market analyses, promotions, and annual planning.
• Collaborate with hiring managers and Talent Acquisition to support recruiting, onboarding, and retention efforts.
• Drive employee engagement initiatives and organizational change efforts.
• Ensure consistent application of HR policies and compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws.
• Recommend and implement HR programs, processes, and initiatives that enhance organizational effectiveness and the employee experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; HR certification preferred.
• 6-8+ years of progressive HR experience.
• Strong expertise in employee relations, performance management, talent management, compensation, and organizational consulting.
• Experience supporting leaders in professional services, legal, consulting, or similarly complex environments preferred.
• Proficiency with HRIS systems and Microsoft Office; Workday experience preferred.
• Thorough knowledge of federal, state, and local employment laws.

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