Strategic HR Partner: Talent, Compliance & Culture

Chesapeake Search Partners; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Chesapeake Search Partners is partnering with a well-established provider of workplace and business solutions to identify an experienced HR Partner to join their growing team. This is a hands-on, high-impact role responsible for leading day-to-day human resources operations while serving as a trusted resource for employees and managers.

The HR Manager will oversee employee relations, talent acquisition, compliance, performance management, and HR process improvements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field.
• 3-5 years of progressive HR experience in HR Generalist or Manager roles.
• Strong knowledge of employment laws, regulations, and HR best practices.
• Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion.
• Experience with HRIS platforms and Microsoft Office applications.

Responsibilities

• Oversee onboarding, offboarding, and employee lifecycle administration.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws.
• Maintain accurate and confidential employee records and HRIS data.
• Partner with payroll administration on employee and payroll-related matters.
• Develop, implement, and maintain HR policies and handbook updates.
• Serve as benefits liaison with external brokers and providers.
• Act as first point of contact for employee questions and workplace concerns.
• Conduct employee relations investigations and resolutions.
• Foster a positive culture with proactive engagement initiatives.
• Provide guidance on benefits, leave, and company policies.
• Manage employee leave cases and related communications.
• Lead full-cycle recruiting for non-managerial and sales roles.
• Manage relationships with external recruiters and agencies.
• Partner with leadership on workforce planning and hiring strategies.
• Oversee background checks and onboarding workflows.
• Administer performance reviews and timeline management.
• Coordinate training and professional development opportunities.
• Support talent development and succession planning efforts.
• Manage new hire 30/60/90-day onboarding checkpoints.
• Identify opportunities to streamline HR workflows and automate processes.
• Support HR automation initiatives and reporting.
• Maintain HR data integrity across systems and platforms.
• Assist with SharePoint and HR technology updates.

Skills

HR Generalist

Employee Relations

Talent Acquisition

HRIS

Policy Development

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources or related field

Master's degree preferred

Tools

Paylocity

Microsoft Office

Job description

Chesapeake Search Partners is partnering with a well-established provider of workplace and business solutions to identify an experienced HR Partner to join their growing team. This is a hands-on, high-impact role responsible for leading day-to-day human resources operations while serving as a trusted resource for employees and managers.

The HR Manager will oversee employee relations, talent acquisition, compliance, performance management, and HR process improvements.