Strategic HR Partner - People, Performance & Culture

Confidential; Arlington (VA); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus eligibility

Job summary

Confidential is seeking an experienced Manager, Human Resources Business Partner to support leaders and employees across a multidisciplinary workforce. This role partners with leaders to support employee relations, performance management, and talent development initiatives, driving a positive and inclusive employee experience.

Location: Greater Washington, DC Area | Hybrid 2-3 days in office. Compensation: $120,000 – 135,000 USD plus a 10 percent bonus eligibility.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a 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 front-line and mid-level leaders.
• In-depth knowledge of employment laws and compliance.

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 proactively address workplace concerns and mitigate organizational risk.
• Partner with Benefits to support the Leave of Absence Process.
• Work directly with employees in the ADA accommodation process from start to finish, ensuring a fair and consistent process
• Coach managers through performance management processes, including goal setting, feedback conversations, and development planning.
• Support the administration of performance review cycles and related 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.

Skills

Employee relations

Performance management

Talent development

Workforce planning

Leadership partnership

Compliance knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree in HR/Business

Job description

Confidential is seeking an experienced Manager, Human Resources Business Partner to support leaders and employees across a multidisciplinary workforce. This role partners with leaders to support employee relations, performance management, and talent development initiatives, driving a positive and inclusive employee experience.

Location: Greater Washington, DC Area | Hybrid 2-3 days in office. Compensation: $120,000 – 135,000 USD plus a 10 percent bonus eligibility.