Job Title: Director of Human Resources
Department: Human Resources
Reports To: Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO)
Location: Baltimore, MD
Position Summary:
The Baltimore Orioles are seeking a Human Resources Director to join our team and play a critical role in shaping the future of our organization. This position will lead key HR functions—recruiting, learning and development, and serve as a trusted business partner to leaders across business operations. The ideal candidate will be passionate about cultural transformation, capable of driving strategic initiatives, and ready to roll up their sleeves to execute tactical HR work. This role is designed for someone who can grow into broader responsibilities, supporting many areas outlined in the CHRO position, including talent management, organizational design, and employee engagement.
Key Responsibilities:
Talent Acquisition & Workforce Planning
- Lead and inspire the talent acquisition team, ensuring they deliver a best-in-class recruiting experience.
- Set the strategic direction for attracting, retaining, and engaging top talent aligned with Orioles’ values and organizational goals.
- Oversee the development of our employer brand and guide the implementation of onboarding processes that accelerate new hire success and deepen cultural alignment.
Learning & Development
- Provide vision and leadership in the Learning & Development space by driving impactful programs that build leadership capability and foster employee growth.
- Champion a culture of continuous learning, empowering the team to design innovative platforms and initiatives that support organizational priorities.
- Ensure succession planning and career development strategies are embedded across the organization, enabling the team to prepare future leaders.
HR Business Partnership
- Serve as a trusted advisor to business operations leaders, delivering strategic support on workforce planning, organizational design, and team effectiveness.
- Act as a change leader, coaching the team to drive cultural transformation and organizational agility.
Compliance & Employee Relations
- Ensure compliance with employment laws, regulations, and internal policies.
- Provide guidance on employee relations matters, ensuring issues are handled with professionalism and confidentiality.
- Ensure accurate HR reporting and record-keeping, leveraging best practices and technology for efficiency.
Strategic Projects
- Assist in developing HR technology solutions and process improvements.
- Partner with Community Affairs to foster an inclusive workplace and strengthen community relationships
- Contribute to building recognition and retention programs.
Key Competencies:
- Strategic Thinking: Ability to align HR initiatives with organizational goals.
- Influence & Relationship Building: Build trust and credibility across all levels.
- Change Management: Guide cultural transformation and organizational change.
- Analytical Skills: Use HR metrics to inform decisions.
- Communication: Clear, persuasive, and empathetic communicator.
Qualifications:
- Experience: Minimum 7+ years in Human Resources, with expertise in talent acquisition, learning and development, and HR consulting. Minimum of 3 years as a people leader.
- Knowledge: Strong understanding of employment law, compliance, and HR best practices.
- Skills: Excellent communication and presentation skills; demonstrated ability to build credibility and trust; comfort navigating complex stakeholder dynamics in high-stakes situations
- Mindset: Enthusiastic about cultural transformation and fostering an inclusive, collaborative environment.
- Education: Bachelor’s degree in HR, Business Administration, or related field (HR certification preferred).
Why Join the Orioles:
At the Baltimore Orioles, we are more than a baseball team—we are a community united by passion, innovation, and integrity. Joining our team means becoming part of an organization that strives to relentlessly compete for championships, unite and serve our community, and make Baltimore proud. We believe in creating unforgettable moments for our fans and fostering a workplace where every team member can thrive.
Our Values:
- Make Birdland Proud
- Fly Different
- We Before Me
- Play to Win
- Do the Right Thing
DISCLAIMER:
The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by the employee in this position. The duties listed do not represent an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of a person in this position.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY STATEMENT:
The Baltimore Orioles are an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the policy of the Baltimore Orioles to ensure equal employment opportunity without discrimination or harassment on the basis of race (including hair textures, afro hairstyles, or protective hairstyles), color, national origin or ancestry, religion or creed, gender or sex (including pregnancy), age, disability, citizenship status, marital status, veteran’s status, genetic predisposition or carrier status, gender identity, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by law.
The Baltimore Orioles provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities in the application and hiring process. Applicants who require an accommodation may contact Human Resources at
[email protected] to request assistance.
The anticipated base salary for this role is $130,000-$140,000 annually depending on experience, plus a 15% bonus opportunity.
The Baltimore Orioles are committed to providing competitive pay and benefits for our employees.
The Baltimore Orioles provide generous benefits, including unlimited PTO, paid holidays, paid sick leave, parental leave, health insurance (single and family), vision and dental coverage, life insurance, concession/merchandise discounts, free parking and complimentary baseball tickets to home games. 401(k) plan with discretionary employer match available after one year of service and 1,000 hours is also available.
This information is being provided in accordance with the Maryland Equal Pay for Equal Work - Wage Range Transparency law.
Posted: 1/26/26
