Senior Human Resources Generalist

Senior Human Resources Generalist

Location: Baltimore, MD

Industry: Manufacturing

Schedule: Fully Onsite, Monday-Friday

Salary: $85,000 - $120,000 annually

About the Opportunity

Our client, a growing manufacturing organization in the Baltimore area, is seeking an experienced Senior Human Resources Generalist to support all aspects of human resources with a primary focus on recruitment and employee relations. This is a hands-on role that partners closely with leadership and employees to attract top talent, promote a positive workplace culture, and ensure HR best practices are followed across the organization.

The ideal candidate will thrive in a fast-paced manufacturing environment, possess strong relationship-building skills, and have experience handling complex employee relations matters while leading full-cycle recruiting efforts.

Key Responsibilities

Recruitment & Talent Acquisition

• Manage full-cycle recruitment for hourly and salaried positions across manufacturing, operations, and corporate functions.
• Partner with hiring managers to identify workforce needs and develop effective recruiting strategies.
• Source, screen, interview, and coordinate candidate selection processes.
• Manage job postings, applicant tracking systems, offer letters, and onboarding activities.
• Build talent pipelines and maintain relationships with local workforce organizations, schools, and community partners.
• Support workforce planning initiatives to meet current and future hiring needs.

Employee Relations

• Serve as a trusted advisor to managers and employees on workplace concerns, policies, and employment matters.
• Conduct employee relations investigations and recommend appropriate resolutions.
• Support performance management, corrective action, and conflict resolution processes.
• Guide leaders on employee engagement, retention, and workplace culture initiatives.
• Ensure consistent application of company policies and procedures.
• Assist with employee communications and organizational change initiatives.

HR Operations & Compliance

• Support onboarding and offboarding processes.
• Maintain employee records and HR documentation.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws.
• Assist with HR reporting, audits, and workforce metrics.
• Support benefits administration and leave management as needed.
• Participate in employee engagement activities and plant-wide initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field.
• 5+ years of progressive HR experience, including recruitment and employee relations.
• Experience supporting a manufacturing, industrial, distribution, or production environment strongly preferred.
• Strong knowledge of employment laws and HR best practices.
• Experience conducting workplace investigations and resolving employee relations issues.
• Proficiency with HRIS and Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS).
• Excellent communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, PHR, or SPHR certification preferred.

What We're Looking For

• Strong recruiter with the ability to attract talent in a competitive market.
• Confident employee relations professional who can build trust and influence at all levels.
• Hands-on, proactive, and adaptable HR partner.
• Ability to balance multiple priorities in a dynamic manufacturing environment.
• Collaborative team player with a strong sense of professionalism and confidentiality.

Compensation: $85,000 - $120,000 annually, based on experience.

Schedule: Fully onsite, Monday-Friday in Baltimore, MD.

Benefit offerings include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits, and 401K plan. Our program provides employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. Available paid leave may include Paid Sick Leave, where required by law; any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law; and Holiday pay upon meeting eligibility criteria.

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• The California Fair Chance Act

• Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance

• Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers

• San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance