HR Business Partner (Baltimore)

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Reporting Line: Manager, HRBP

Job Summary: Acts as an emerging HR Business Partner, supporting designated business areas while building deep understanding of the business and developing strategic partnership capabilities. Provides guidance on people-related matters and contributes to business outcomes through proactive HR support, data insights, and strong partnership with managers.

Key Responsibilities and Duties

· Build strong working relationships with managers and employees within assigned business areas to develop business acumen and credibility as an HR partner.

· Partner with managers on day-to-day and emerging people topics, including employee relations, performance management, team effectiveness, and organizational changes.

· Proactively gather and analyze business and HR data (turnover, engagement, performance trends) to identify insights and support decision-making.

· Collaborate with leaders within assigned client groups to execute talent and organizational initiatives including:

• Talent reviews and succession planning
• Workforce planning
• Organizational design changes
• Employee engagement strategies

· Provide input to managers on employee development, performance concerns, and team dynamics, escalating complex situations as needed.

· Collaborate with HR Centers of Excellence (Talent Acquisition, Compensation, Benefits, Payroll) to align HR solutions with business needs.

· Lead or contribute to HR projects and initiatives impacting assigned business areas.

· Ensure consistent application of HR policies and compliance with employment laws.

· Participate in building a more proactive, consultative HRBP model within the team.

Required Qualifications and Skills

• Bachelor's degree preferred (or equivalent combination of education and experience).
• Progress toward or interest in HR certification (e.g., SHRM-CP, PHR) preferred.
• 2-4 years of HR experience, including exposure to business-facing HR support (e.g., advising managers, handling employee matters, supporting talent processes).
• Foundational experience across core HR disciplines, including employee relations, performance management, recruiting, compensation, and talent development.
• Demonstrated ability to build relationships and work directly alongside managers and employees on people-related topics.
• Developing business acumen and strong interest in understanding how HR drives business outcomes.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, including the ability to build trust and influence stakeholders.
• Analytical capability, including experience working with HR data and identifying trends or insights.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment while maintaining attention to detail and follow-through.
• Proficiency in HR systems and Microsoft Office tools.
• Working knowledge of employment laws and HR compliance requirements.
• Collaborative, proactive, and solution-oriented mindset.

• Looking for candidates that possess a basic awareness of  Artificial Intelligence  technologies and are enthusiastic about learning and integrating AI into everyday business processes.

• (Generative) Artificial Intelligence or GenAI or AI
• Data Analysis
• (Microsoft) Copilot
• ChatGPT

Total compensation range:

$90,000 - $105,000

Placement within the range provided above is based on the individual's relevant experience, skills for the role, and location. Salary ranges are only one component of our total compensation package.

Benefits:

We value your goals and needs, at work and in life. As an associate, you'll be supported with resources, benefits, and work-life balance so you can thrive in ways that matter to you.

Featured employee benefits to enrich your life:

· Competitive compensation

· Annual bonus eligibility and/or commission structure opportunities

· 401(k) discretionary match of up to 6%

· Flexible work schedules

· Health and wellness benefits

· Paid time off for vacation, illness, Birthday Day Off and Volunteer Day Off

· Tuition Reimbursement

· Family care resources, including fertility and adoption benefits

Learn more about our benefits here: 

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100206 | Human Resources | Professional | Non-Executive | Allianz Trade | Full-Time | Permanent

Allianz Group is one of the most trusted insurance and asset management companies in the world. Caring for our employees, their ambitions, dreams and challenges is what makes us a unique employer. We are united by a shared commitment: to put our customers first and at the center of everything we do. Their needs inspire our thinking and guide our actions. Together, we can build an environment where everyone feels empowered and confident to explore, grow and shape a better future - for our customers and for the world around us.

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