Human Resources Manager

Ardmore Career•Lanham, MD

About The Position

Are you ready to shape the future of HR at Ardmore? Join us as our next Human Resources Manager and become a strategic partner to the Chief People Officer and our leadership team. In this pivotal role, you’ll champion HR initiatives that advance Ardmore’s mission and 3-year strategic plan, while building a collaborative, high-performing workplace. What You’ll Do Lead with Purpose: Collaborate with the CPO and leaders to drive HR strategies and organizational change. Grow the Team: Mentor and develop HR staff, and lead innovative recruiting efforts to build a diverse, talented workforce. Empower Employees: Manage employee relations, foster engagement, and create a positive, inclusive culture. Deliver Results: Oversee performance management, compensation, benefits, and compliance reporting. Be a Trusted Advisor: Provide expert guidance on HR topics like employment law, training, investigations, and policy interpretation. Leverage Data: Optimize HRIS/UKG systems and deliver actionable HR analytics to leadership.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field, (Master’s preferred).
SHRM or HRCI certification strongly preferred.
Proficiency using UKGPro and/or UKG Ready operations and data analytics is required.
5+ years of progressive HR experience in to include recruiting and employee relations, in Maryland
3-5 years’ experience partnering with organizational leaders (CPO/CHRO, CEO, COO-level) executing HR strategies and delivering measurable business impact
Recent experience completing regulatory and voluntary state and agency reporting
Demonstrated ability to lead organizational change and drive strategic outcomes.
Exceptional communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills.
High integrity, discretion, and commitment to organizational values.

Nice To Haves

HR experience working with an IDD workforce is a plus!

Responsibilities

Strategic Partnership & Change Leadership Collaborate with the CPO to implement HR initiatives aligned with the strategic plan.
Lead change management efforts to support organizational transformation and growth.
Champion HR programs and practices that reinforce key organizational priorities.
Provide leadership and mentorship to the HR team to advance departmental effectiveness and impact
Workforce Planning, Recruiting & Talent Management Directly support full cycle recruiting to fill select vacancies, including sourcing, interviewing, selection, and onboarding.
Build relationships with external recruiting sources to enhance the organization’s talent pipeline.
Ensure recruitment and onboarding processes are inclusive, efficient, innovative, and aligned with organizational values.
Partner with department leaders to identify workforce needs and succession plans.
Develop and execute workforce plans to meet future talent needs.
Drives the performance management processes to strengthen accountability, leadership and feedback effectiveness which drive organizational performance.
Design and deliver training, leadership development, and employee engagement programs aligned with strategic priorities.
Employee Relations & Engagement Serve as the primary resource for employee relations matters, providing guidance and support for workplace issues.
Conduct investigations, conflict resolution, and mediation as needed, ensuring fair and consistent application of policies.
Foster a positive, inclusive, and high-performing workplace culture.
Support the development and implementation of employee engagement and recognition programs.
HRIS/Reporting/Data Analysis Support HRIS/UKG system optimization to support data-driven decision-making.
Support UKG system implementation and learning for managers and staff in collaboration with the HRIS Administrator Support the review and improvement of HR workflows such as onboarding, offboarding, benefits, enrollment, and performance reviews
Prepare managerial reports and analysis, if required Provide strategic HR metrics and analytics to inform leadership decisions.
Monitor progress against strategic HR goals and report outcomes to the CPO and executive team.
Other Duties Manage benefits, compensation, and employee relations with a focus on equity and transparency.
Ensure all HR actions comply with organizational policies, federal/state/local laws, and regulatory requirements.
Build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders to advance strategic initiatives.
Collaborates with payroll and accounting on matters relating to employee compensation Represent the organization at industry events, community functions, and strategic meetings.
Stay current on HR trends, best practices, and legal requirements.
Perform other duties as assigned.