Senior Manager - HR Business Partner

Maximus; Trenton (NJ); Remote; USD 110,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Maximus is seeking an experienced Senior Manager - HR Business Partner for Federal HR. This is a remote position with occasional in-office attendance near Tysons Corner, VA, if needed.

The role collaborates with leadership to align HR strategies with business goals, drives organizational development, and leads a team of HRBPs to support growth objectives. Ideal candidates have a Bachelor's degree and 7+ years of relevant experience, with prior HRBP work in government contracting IT.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field and 7+ years of experience or equivalent
• Experience as an HR Business Partner supporting IT in government contracting
• Ability to align HR strategies with business goals with leadership collaboration
• Experience using data-driven insights to evaluate HR initiatives
• Experience leading and developing HR teams
• Experience partnering with talent acquisition, employee relations, total rewards, etc.
• Comfort with AI-powered tools and technologies
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Proficiency in MS Office Suite,Excel,PowerPoint and Word

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with leadership to align HR strategies with business goals and agility.
• Anticipate HR challenges and develop proactive solutions for growth objectives.
• Drive organizational development aligning talent with evolving business strategies.
• Develop strategies to drive employee engagement, retention and performance.
• Support performance management processes aligning feedback with priorities.
• Use data-driven insights to evaluate the impact of HR initiatives.
• Partner with HR stakeholders to address multi-faceted people challenges.
• Lead, mentor and develop the HRBP team with coaching and guidance.

Skills

Leadership

HR Strategy

Data-driven insights

Communication

AI tools awareness

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

MS Office Suite

Excel

PowerPoint

Word

Job description

Maximus is currently seeking an experienced Senior Manager - HR Business Partner for Federal HR.

This is a remote position. Candidates who reside within driving distance of Maximus' corporate office in Tysons Corner, VA are preferred, as occasional in-office attendance may be required; however, location is not a strict requirement.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with leadership to align HR strategies with business goals, ensuring that HR initiatives support long‑term organizational success and agility.

• Anticipate HR challenges and proactively develop solutions that address business needs and support growth objectives.

• Drive organizational development initiatives that align talent and leadership capabilities with evolving business strategies and market demands.

• Develop and implement strategies to drive employee engagement, retention, and performance, ensuring a positive and inclusive workplace culture that fosters collaboration and innovation.

• Support the execution of performance management processes, ensuring that feedback and development efforts align with business priorities and contribute to individual and organizational growth.

• Utilize data‑driven insights and metrics to evaluate the impact of HR initiatives and make informed decisions that drive business results.

• Partner with key HR stakeholders (talent acquisition, employee relations, total rewards, etc.) to remove barriers in addressing multi‑faceted people challenges.

• Lead, mentor, and develop HRBP team, providing guidance, support, and coaching to help them grow in their careers and contribute effectively to the business.

Minimum Requirements

'- Bachelor's degree in relevant field of study and 7+ years of relevant professional experience required, or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Job‑Specific Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in relevant field of study and 7+ years of relevant professional experience required, or equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Prior experience as an HR Business Partner supporting an Information Technology organization within the government contracting sector is required.

• Must have experience collaborating with leadership to align HR strategies with business goals.

• Experience utilizing data‑driven insights and metrics to evaluate the impact of HR initiatives.

• Experience leading, mentoring and developing Human Resources teams.

• Must have experience partnering with key HR stakeholders (talent acquisition, employee relations, total rewards, etc.).

• Candidates should be comfortable using AI‑powered tools and technologies.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills are required.

• Proficient in MS Office Suite, Excel, Power Point and Word.

Maximus is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information and other legally protected characteristics.

Minimum Salary

$110,000

Maximum Salary

$120,000