Senior Human Resources Manager

Senior Manager, Human Resources (HRBP) – Onsite | Greater Washington, DC/Baltimore area | ~25% travel

Overview

• Serve as a strategic HR partner to regional operations and business leaders to drive engagement, performance, and inclusive culture.
• Lead and develop a small team of site-based HR professionals; coach leaders on talent, performance, and employee relations.
• Standardize and continuously improve HR processes (employee relations, recruiting support, approvals, compensation cycles) across multiple locations.
• Partner with HR centers of expertise and Legal as needed on investigations, policy interpretation, compliance, and change initiatives.
• Use data and workforce insights to support org design, workforce planning, succession planning, and capability building.

Qualifications

• 10 years of progressive HR experience; multi-site/operations environment strongly preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree required (Master’s and/or SHRM/PHR preferred).
• Proven employee relations expertise, including investigations and coaching leaders through complex situations.
• Experience working in matrixed organizations and partnering across COEs (TA, Total Rewards, L&D).
• Demonstrated ability to lead geographically dispersed teams and manage multiple priorities with urgency.

Key skills

• Broad HR knowledge (talent acquisition, performance management, talent development, compensation basics, and employment law).
• Strong stakeholder management, influence, and executive-level communication.
• Analytical, process-oriented, continuous improvement mindset; strong project/program management.
• Confident presence on the floor/at sites; approachable, fair, and able to build trust at all levels.

Work environment / physical requirements

This role includes time in operational environments and may require standing/walking, sitting, and regular computer/phone use. PPE may be required when visiting sites.