Senior HR Business Partner — Hybrid/DC Area

Confidential Company; Atlanta (GA); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

Confidential Company in the Greater Washington, DC area is seeking an experienced Manager, Human Resources Business Partner to support leaders and employees across a multidisciplinary workforce. This role focuses on employee relations, performance management, talent development, and implementing people strategies.

You will collaborate with leaders, Talent Acquisition, Benefits, and Legal to drive a high-performing, inclusive culture and ensure regulatory compliance across the HR lifecycle.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field; HR certification preferred.
• 5-7 years of progressively responsible HR experience.
• Experience supporting managers in employee relations, performance management, talent development, and workforce planning.
• Strong HR generalist and employee relations experience.
• Ability to influence and partner effectively with leaders at multiple levels.
• Experience supporting employee engagement, performance management, and organizational effectiveness initiatives.
• Commitment to fostering an inclusive, collaborative, and high-performing work environment.
• In-depth knowledge of employment laws.
• Ability to build strong relationships with leaders and employees.
• Experience with progressive discipline in high-volume environments.

Responsibilities

• Partner with leaders to implement talent initiatives that support department and organizational goals.
• Support organizational growth, restructuring, workforce optimization, and business transformation initiatives.
• Partner with Talent Acquisition to support hiring efforts and workforce planning needs.
• Provide input on job descriptions, organizational structure, and talent requirements.
• Help ensure job requirements and expectations are clearly defined and aligned with business needs.
• Provide guidance and coach managers on employee relations matters, conflict resolution, performance improvement, investigations, and corrective action.
• Ensure consistent application of company policies and employment practices.
• Partner with leaders to address workplace concerns and mitigate organizational risk.
• Partner with Benefits to support the Leave of Absence Process.
• Work with employees in the ADA accommodation process, ensuring a fair and consistent process.
• Coach managers through performance management processes, including goal setting, feedback conversations, and development planning.
• Support administration of performance review cycles and talent processes.
• Partner with leaders to encourage accountability, employee growth, and continuous feedback.
• Drive employee engagement strategies and action planning based on engagement survey results.
• Partner with leaders to create a positive, inclusive, and high-performing workplace culture.
• Champion diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging initiatives within supported client groups.
• Support recognition, retention, and employee wellness programs.
• Ensure HR programs, policies, and practices are implemented consistently across assigned business units.
• Monitor HR metrics and leverage data to identify trends and recommend actions.
• Partner with Legal and Compliance teams on employment-related matters.
• Maintain compliance with all applicable employment laws and regulatory requirements.
• Support compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations.

Skills

Employee relations

Performance management

Talent development

Workforce planning

HR generalist

Influence & partnership

Organizational effectiveness

Education

Bachelor’s degree in HR/Business

HR certification preferred

Tools

None

Job description

Confidential Company in the Greater Washington, DC area is seeking an experienced Manager, Human Resources Business Partner to support leaders and employees across a multidisciplinary workforce. This role focuses on employee relations, performance management, talent development, and implementing people strategies.

You will collaborate with leaders, Talent Acquisition, Benefits, and Legal to drive a high-performing, inclusive culture and ensure regulatory compliance across the HR lifecycle.