Human Resources Manager

Location: Baltimore, MD

Schedule: 4 days in-office, 1 remote

Salary: $90,000-$110,000

Reports to: Chief Operating Officer

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Human Resources Manager to build and lead an internal HR function for a growing professional services organization. This is a newly created, standalone HR role-ideal for a strategic yet hands-on HR professional who can own all HR operations while also managing day-to-day tasks.

The HR Manager will ensure that attorneys and staff are supported, that policies and programs remain current, and that the firm upholds a strong, inclusive culture. The role requires someone who enjoys both high-level decision making and rolling up their sleeves to handle detailed administrative work when needed.

Key Responsibilities

HR Operations & Compliance

• Develop, implement, and maintain HR policies and procedures.
• Manage the full employee lifecycle, including recruitment, onboarding, performance management, and offboarding.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations.
• Maintain and update HR records and personnel files.
• Manage all HR-related queries and serve as the primary point of contact for staff.

Payroll & Benefits

• Oversee payroll processes in coordination with the accounting and finance team.
• Liaise with external payroll/benefits providers to ensure accuracy and timely processing.
• Administer employee benefit programs, including health insurance, HSA, 401(k), and leave policies.
• Ensure benefit packages remain competitive, coherent, and up to date.

Culture, DEI & Engagement

• Lead and support DEI initiatives to foster an inclusive and welcoming workplace.
• Oversee employee engagement and retention efforts.
• Support firm culture initiatives, office communications, and internal events.

Employee Relations

• Serve as a trusted advisor to attorneys and staff; handle employee relations matters with professionalism and discretion.
• Provide guidance to leadership on HR best practices and organizational development.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Minimum of 3 years of professional HR experience.
• Strong background in HR operations, employee relations, recruitment, benefits administration, compliance, and culture-building initiatives.
• Experience with HRIS and payroll systems.
• Exceptional communication skills and ability to handle sensitive matters with discretion.
• Ability to operate both strategically and hands-on within a one-person HR department.

Preferred

• HR Certification: PHR, SPHR, SHRM-CP, or SHRM-SCP.
• Experience in a professional services or law firm environment (preferred, not required).

Additional Details

• Growing team of approximately 75-80 employees.
• Collaborative, supportive, and professional environment.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, or military or veteran status. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with state and local laws, including the California Fair Chance Act, City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance.