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Lanham, MD & Blue Ridge Summit, PA
Rowman & Littlefield is seeking a full-time Human Resources Manager who will manage a wide range of tasks across all Human Resources functions to support our staff at the company headquarters, located in Lanham, MD. Qualified candidates will be proactive, well-organized, have a healthy intellectual curiosity about all things HR, and must have a minimum of three years experience working in a Human Resources position. Travel between our Blue Ridge Summit, PA distribution center and our headquarters in Lanham is required. Other travel may be required on an infrequent basis. You MUST submit a cover letter to be considered for the position.
Responsibilities
- As the main point of contact for our Lanham, MD location, the HR Manager will support employees and managers at all levels to advise, interpret, and communicate Company programs, policies, and initiatives.
- Research and compare compensation and benefits programs and make recommendations for updates or improvements where necessary to keep the Company s packages competitive and effective. Maintain knowledge of trends and best practices in compensation and benefits administration.
- Maintain compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations and recommend best practices; review policies and practices to maintain compliance. Ensure all reporting requirements are met.
- Utilize ADP Workforce Now to maintain effective records, processes and functionality.
- Assist Sr. HR Manager in the daily administration of other HR functions as assigned, including recruitment and selection, promotions, transfers, contract negotiation and administration, job classification, performance evaluation, employee relations and more in accordance with current policies and objectives.
- Performs other HR duties as assigned.
Requirements
- Bachelor s Degree in Human Resource Management, Leadership Studies, or Business Administration; and/or equivalent years experience and training. HR certifications such as CCP, PHR, SPHR, SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, CBP are highly preferred.
- A minimum of three years of experience in human resource management.
- Proficiency in productivity software and HRIS systems, such as Microsoft Office and ADP Workforce Now.
- Superior level of confidentiality and attention to detail in all practices.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to interpret all applicable laws and recommend and formulate changes necessary to comply.
- Strong interest in project development, leadership, interpersonal relationship building, training, and process implementation.
About Our Company
An independent publisher with an outstanding reputation, Rowman & Littlefield publishes innovative, high-quality college texts, provocative and timely titles for general readers, and professional and scholarly books throughout the humanities and social sciences. The company is headquartered in Lanham, Maryland, and has offices in Connecticut, Massachusetts, and Pennsylvania.
Rowman & Littlefield is a VEVRAA federal contractor and an affirmative action and equal opportunity, employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Please refer to www.rowman.com/Page/HR for Rowman & Littlefield s Equal Employment Opportunity Affirmative Action Policy Statement, as well as additional information relating to equal employment opportunity. We use E-Verify to confirm the employment eligibility of all newly hired employees. To learn more about E-Verify, including applicant rights and responsibilities, please visit
Monday-Friday 8am-4pm
40 hours per week