HR Director

Human Resources Director (Contract)

Location: Baltimore, MD


Employment Type: Contract

LHH Recruitment Solutions is seeking an experienced Human Resources Director for a mission-driven organization in Baltimore, MD . This contract opportunity is ideal for a seasoned HR professional who thrives in a leadership role, provides strategic guidance to organizational leaders, and oversees a wide range of HR functions while ensuring compliance and operational excellence.
Key Responsibilities

• Serve as a trusted HR advisor to leadership on employee relations, performance management, workplace conflict, disciplinary actions, and separations.
  
• Manage complex employee relations issues from initial review through resolution, ensuring thorough documentation, confidentiality, and compliance.
  
• Conduct and oversee investigations involving workplace concerns, including discrimination, harassment, misconduct, ethics complaints, and policy violations.
  
• Provide oversight and support across key HR functions, including payroll, benefits administration, HRIS management, recruiting, onboarding, training, compliance, and policy administration.
  
• Partner with leadership on HR initiatives, organizational projects, audits, process improvements, and policy development.
  
• Mentor and support HR staff while promoting consistency and best practices across the HR team.
  

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field required.
  
• 10+ years of progressive HR leadership experience, with a strong focus on employee relations.
  
• PHR, SPHR, SHRM-CP, or SHRM-SCP certification strongly preferred.
  
• Extensive knowledge of employment law, compliance, investigations, HR operations, and employee relations best practices.
  
• Experience working with HRIS platforms required; UKG experience preferred.
  
• Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
  
• Excellent communication, leadership, problem-solving, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
  
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise sound judgment in sensitive situations.
  

Additional Details

• Candidates should be comfortable with occasional evening, weekend, local, and overnight travel as needed.
  
• Background screening required.
  

Compensation

$46-$58/hour (depending on experience)
Benefits

Benefits may be available to contract employees in accordance with company policy and applicable regulations.

This is an excellent opportunity for an HR leader who enjoys supporting organizational leaders, navigating complex employee relations matters, and helping strengthen HR practices within a values-driven organization.

Pay Details: $46.00 to $58.00 per hour

Search managed by: Mackenzie Durner


Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable.


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