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HR BUSINESS PARTNER II (HYBRID)

McCormick mccormick.com Open · verified Oct 20, 2026
Hunt Valley Mid-level HR Business Partner & Generalist

At a glance

Mid-level HR Business Partner & Generalist role at McCormick. Hunt Valley · $103,520–$181,150 base.

SalaryStated by McCormick
$103,520 – $181,150
Base salary for this role, in USD per year, as published in the posting.
RoleHR Business Partner & Generalist
SeniorityMid-level
LocationHunt Valley
Base pay$103,520–$181,150
PostedOct 9, 2026 · 11d ago
Role brief

hrroles summary, based on the employer's posting.

What you'll do

  • Work with client leaders to set functional priorities, coach employees and support consistent use of HR policies and programs
  • Run shared HR processes across client groups, including workforce planning, performance management, talent development and compensation
  • Lead HR process improvements and change initiatives from planning through rollout, accounting for global effects
  • Identify employee engagement opportunities and advise on departmental structure and design

What you bring

  • A bachelor's degree in business, human resources, psychology or a related field
  • Six to eight years in HR or a closely related area, including two to three years leading others directly
  • Strong relationship-building and communication skills, with the credibility to influence leaders and challenge decisions appropriately
  • You can present complex HR topics and represent the function in meetings with employees, leaders and external contacts

Who this fits

This role suits an experienced HR partner comfortable working across functions and global support services. It is based at the Hunt Valley headquarters on a hybrid schedule, split evenly between on-site and remote work. The position may include managing or mentoring team members. Employment visa sponsorship is not offered.

From the employer

You may know McCormick as a leader in herbs, spices, seasonings, and condiments – and we’re only getting started. At McCormick, we’re always looking for new people to bring their unique flavor to our team.

McCormick employees – all 14,000 of us across the world – are what makes this company a great place to work.

We are looking to hire an HR Business Partner II immediately in a Hybrid (50/50) capacity at our Global Headquarters in Hunt Valley, Maryland.

What We Bring To The Table:

The best people deserve the best rewards. In addition to the benefits you’d expect from a global leader (401k, health insurance, paid time off, etc.) we also offer:

• Competitive compensation

• Career growth opportunities

• Flexibility and Support for Diverse Life Stages and Choices

Position Overview

Under the direction of the Director of Human Relations this position acts as a strategic business partner to internal customers and their respective leadership teams in developing and implementing programs and initiatives that support and enable the orgnaization's short and long range goals and objectives. Develops a consistent approach and process to implement HR programs and practices across Corporate Functions and/or Global Shared Services. Position may manage or provide mentorship to team members.

Key Responsibilities

  • Provides leadership and direction through partnership with client groups to establish relevant functional goals and objectives; recruit, train, coach and mentor employees; support consistent adoption and adherence of programs, policies and procedures across partnership areas; identify and define employee engagement opportunities; and provide input into departmental structure & design.
  • Acts as the horizontal process owner to develop, implement and administer HR programs, policies, procedures and practices consistently across client groups in support of McCormick’s philosophy and core values (i.e., High Performance, Workforce Planning, Performance Mangement, VOE, OGSMs, Talent Management, Development Planning, Compensation programs, etc.). Ensure consistent adoption and adherence of programs, policies and procedures across partnership areas.
  • Drives HR process improvement, special projects and effective change management programs/initiatives from idea through implementation. Applies sound judgment, and considers global impact, when developing solutions.

Required Qualifications

  • BSc in Business, Human Resources, Psychology or related field
  • 6-8 years of professional experience in HR or closely related field. 2-3 years of direct leadership responsibility
  • Must understand and appreciate cross-functional, global support services in order to be a successful business partner. Keeps abreast of Human Resources State and Federal laws by participating in professional industry organizations
  • Very strong interpersonal and relationship building skills. Developed, polished communication skills (written and oral).
  • Conveys credibitility in order to influence and appropriately challenge business decisions; escalates concerns as necessary. Ability to present complex information and represent HR function in a variety of meetings, both internally and externally. Varied from employees, managers, leadership team, customers, vendors, etc. Position requires very high level of interaction across all functions and employees within business.

As a general policy, McCormick does not offer employment visa sponsorships upon hire or in the future.

Base Salary: $103,520 - $181,150

Base salary compensation will be determined based on factors such as geographic location, skills, education, experience for this role, and/or internal equity of our current employees as part of any final offer. This position is also eligible to participate in McCormick’s Incentive Bonus (MIB) Plan

In addition to a competitive compensation package, permanent employees of McCormick are eligible for our extensive Total Rewards programs that include:

  • Comprehensive health plans covering medical, vision, dental, life and disability benefits
  • Family-friendly benefits such as paid parental leave, fertility benefits, Employee Assistance Program, and caregiver support
  • Retirement and investment programs including 401(k) and profit-sharing plans

McCormick & Company is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.