HR Manager
Location: McLean, VA
Work Arrangement: Fully Onsite
Compensation: Up to $130,000 base salary, depending on experience and qualifications
Employment Type: Full-Time
About the Opportunity
Our client is seeking an experienced HR Manager to join their team and serve as a strategic partner supporting employees and business leaders across the organization. This role is ideal for an HR professional who enjoys a combination of strategic planning and hands-on execution, with the opportunity to influence employee engagement, organizational development, and overall HR effectiveness.
The ideal candidate will bring strong employee relations experience, the ability to coach and support leaders, and a broad understanding of HR operations, talent management, and organizational initiatives.
Key Responsibilities
- Serve as a strategic HR partner to business leaders, providing guidance and support on employee-related matters and organizational priorities.
- Manage employee relations activities, including investigations, conflict resolution, performance management, and workplace concerns.
- Coach managers and employees on HR policies, best practices, and effective people management strategies.
- Support workforce planning, staffing initiatives, and talent acquisition efforts.
- Partner with leadership on employee engagement, retention, career development, and organizational effectiveness initiatives.
- Support performance management processes, including goal setting, feedback, and development planning.
- Provide guidance on organizational development initiatives, change management, and employee experience improvements.
- Identify opportunities to enhance HR processes, policies, and programs.
- Collaborate with HR Centers of Excellence, including Compensation, Benefits, Talent Acquisition, and other HR partners.
- Provide HR insights and recommendations based on business needs, trends, and best practices.
- Support leadership development and employee growth initiatives.
- Build strong relationships with employees and leaders across all levels of the organization.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree preferred.
- 5+ years of progressive Human Resources experience, including HR Manager-level responsibilities.
- Strong employee relations background, including experience conducting and managing investigations.
- Experience supporting organizational development, HR administration, and business partnership.
- Knowledge of HR best practices, employment trends, and compliance requirements.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to build trusted relationships and influence stakeholders at all levels.
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
- Proficiency with HR systems and Microsoft Office applications.
- Preferred Qualifications
- Experience supporting a multi-location workforce.
- Experience working within a Center of Excellence (COE) HR model.
- Union experience is a plus but not required.
- Experience supporting leadership development, employee engagement, and change management initiatives.
What We’re Looking For
The successful candidate is a proactive, relationship-focused HR professional who can balance strategic initiatives with day-to-day employee support. This person should be comfortable navigating complex employee relations matters, partnering with leadership, and driving HR programs that support business goals.
This is a great opportunity for an HR leader who enjoys making an impact, building relationships, and contributing to a collaborative and evolving organization.