Senior HR Analyst & Talent Strategy Partner

City of Annapolis (MD); Annapolis (MD); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Annapolis is seeking an experienced HR Analyst III to serve as a senior-level HR generalist, delivering comprehensive HR support across a diverse municipal environment.

The role blends hands-on execution with strategic oversight of full-cycle recruitment, investigations, employee relations, compensation/benefits, performance management, compliance, and HRIS data analytics.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in HR, business administration, public administration, or related field.
• Minimum three years of professional HR/generalist experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead full recruitment lifecycle including postings, sourcing, interviewing, offers, and exit analysis.
• Handle employee relations, workplace investigations, DEI initiatives, and policy guidance.
• Support compensation, benefits administration, payroll, and leave programs.
• Oversee performance management, training needs, and succession planning.
• Develop/update HR policies aligned with laws; maintain HRIS data accuracy.
• Generate HR metrics and reports; partner with leadership on strategic workforce planning.

Skills

Regulatory & Legal Fluency

Labor & Employee Relations

HRIS & Data Proficiency

Communication & Consultation

Research & Problem Solving

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in HR/Business/Public Admin

Tools

Microsoft Excel

HRIS Platforms

Payroll Software

Job description

The City of Annapolis is seeking an experienced HR Analyst III to serve as a senior-level HR generalist, delivering comprehensive HR support across a diverse municipal environment.

The role blends hands-on execution with strategic oversight of full-cycle recruitment, investigations, employee relations, compensation/benefits, performance management, compliance, and HRIS data analytics.