Human Resources Business Partner (Bethesda)

Job Summary/Company :

Sparks Group has partnered with an insurance and investments company and together we are recruiting for an HR Business Partner. This individual will serve as a strategic partner to leadership, helping align talent management, recruiting, employee relations, and organizational development initiatives with business objectives. The ideal candidate is an experienced HR professional who excels at building relationships, solving complex employee matters, and driving effective people strategies across the organization.

Responsibilities :

• Partner with management and senior leadership to develop and implement HR strategies that support business goals.
• Manage the full-cycle recruitment process, including workforce planning, sourcing, screening, interviewing, reference checks, offer management, and onboarding.
• Collaborate with hiring managers to proactively address current and future staffing needs.
• Provide day-to-day performance management support, including coaching, counseling, career development guidance, and disciplinary actions.
• Investigate and resolve employee relations matters through thorough, objective, and confidential processes.
• Advise leadership and employees on HR policies, procedures, and best practices.
• Interpret and apply employee handbook policies and collective bargaining agreements as appropriate.
• Identify training and development opportunities and recommend solutions to support employee and management growth.
• Conduct job evaluations and compensation analyses to support fair and competitive pay practices.
• Partner with stakeholders to foster a positive workplace culture and employee engagement.
• Maintain compliance with applicable employment laws, regulations, and company policies.
• Perform additional HR-related duties and special projects as assigned.

Qualifications/Background Profile:

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field required.
• 5-7+ years of Human Resources experience.
• Proven experience managing full-cycle recruiting and strategic talent acquisition initiatives.
• Strong knowledge of employee relations, performance management, coaching, and conflict resolution practices.
• Experience conducting workplace investigations and resolving complex personnel issues.
• Excellent organizational skills with exceptional attention to detail.
• Strong critical thinking, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Outstanding interpersonal, customer service, and relationship-building capabilities.
• Strong business acumen and operational understanding of how HR initiatives impact organizational performance.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.

Preferred Skills:

• Experience supporting senior-level leadership and business units in a strategic HR capacity.
• Knowledge of compensation analysis and job evaluation methodologies.
• Familiarity with unionized work environments and collective bargaining agreements.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment while maintaining a high level of professionalism and confidentiality.