$152.8k - $229.1k
the intersection of Human Resources and business leadership, the HR Business Partner (HRBP) plays a key role in shaping employee... ...and business planning by ensuring talent structures, performance management framework…
Human Resources · Washington, DC
HR Manager jobs in Washington, DC
HR managers oversee the people side of a company, from hiring and onboarding to benefits, performance, and employee relations. They balance business needs with employment law and a workable culture.
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$39–$90/hr
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$125k
Median, full-time
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Talent Acquisition, you will act as a trusted advisor to hiring managers and senior leaders. You will combine executive search discipline... ...pipelines ahead of hiring demand. ~Partner with Compensation, HR Business Pa…
$120k - $155k
pipelines for current and future roles Source, assess, and engage senior talent across operations, finance, technology, and general management functions Act as a trusted advisor to executives, providing insight on talent…
$100k - $105k
Compass Employee Referral Policy, email ****@*****.***. Job Summary Job Summary: Working as the HR Manager , you will provide field and corporate support with an emphasis in associate relations, front line associate recr…
HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGER Onsite / Washington, DC HOW WILL YOU IMPACT THE BIG PICTURE: The Human Resources Manager plays a key role in cultivating... ..., developing staff capabilities, and supporting strategic HR practice…
$36 - $42 per hour
Job Title: Human Resources Manager Industry: Human Resources / Professional Services Location: Washington, DC (Hybrid) Assignment... ...a contract engagement. This is an excellent opportunity for an HR professional who i…
$28.85 - $31.25 per hour
Human Resources Manager Position Overview: A-1 Hospitality Group is seeking a motivated and energetic Human Resources Manager that will... ...performance management, training and development and day-to-day HR tactical wo…
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What hr managers earn in Washington
Hourly first — that's how the offer arrives
| Experience | Hourly | Annual, full-time |
|---|---|---|
| Entry level | $39–$51 | $81k–$106k |
| Mid level | $51–$69 | $106k–$144k |
| Senior | $66–$90 | $138k–$188k |
Adjusted for the Washington market from national ranges.
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What employers ask for
The skills these listings keep naming
Employee relationsEmployment law compliancePerformance managementBenefits and compensationHRIS (Workday, BambooHR)Conflict resolutionPolicy developmentCoaching managersDiscretion
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Interview questions worth rehearsing
With the thing the interviewer is actually listening for
Tell me about a difficult employee relations issue you handled.
Choose a case you can discuss without identifying anyone. Show a fair process: investigation, documentation, consistent application of policy, and a resolution.
How do you coach a manager who is struggling with their team?
Describe diagnosing before advising — observing, gathering feedback — then giving the manager concrete behaviors to change and following up on progress.
How do you stay compliant across changing employment laws?
Name your sources, such as SHRM updates and employment counsel, and give an example of a policy you updated in response to a legal change.
Walk me through how you would handle a termination.
Show the full arc: documented performance process first, legal review where needed, a respectful conversation, and clean logistics for pay and access.
How do you measure whether HR is working?
Point to metrics like regretted attrition, time to fill, engagement trends, and completed performance cycles, tied back to business outcomes.
Tell me about a policy or program you built from scratch.
Explain the problem it solved, how you got leadership and employees on board, and what changed after rollout.
How do you handle a complaint about a senior leader?
Emphasize taking it seriously regardless of rank: proper investigation, involving counsel or the board if warranted, and protecting the reporter from retaliation.
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Resume tips that move the needle
For hr managers specifically — generic advice costs you here
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State the population you supported: headcount, locations, and whether the workforce was hourly, salaried, or mixed.
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Quantify people outcomes, such as reduced turnover or shortened time to fill, with the baseline you started from.
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Name the employment law areas you have handled directly, like FMLA, ADA accommodations, or wage-and-hour issues.
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Include one program you built end to end — onboarding, review cycles, benefits renewal — with its adoption or result.
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List SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, or PHR credentials near the top; many HR postings screen for them.
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Where this role goes
Typical progression
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HR Generalist
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HR Manager
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Senior HR Manager
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HR Director
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