Human Resources Generalist

About Company:

Company Overview:

At Long Home, we believe in delivering excellence to our customers and investing in the growth of our employees. Established with a commitment to quality craftsmanship and superior customer service, we have become a trusted name in the home improvement industry.


Our mission is to provide homeowners with high-quality products and unmatched customer experience. We achieve this through innovative solutions, dedicated team members, and a culture that fosters collaboration, integrity, and professional growth.

As a rapidly growing company, Long Home offers employees the opportunity to work in a dynamic and supportive environment. We are passionate about creating pathways for career advancement while maintaining a strong sense of purpose and community. When you join our team, you become part of a company that values your contributions and invests in your success.

Discover your potential and make a lasting impact with Long Home - where your skills, ideas, and dedication drive our shared success.

About the Role:

The Human Resources Generalist supports and executes the day to day responsibilities of the HR department. The generalist covers a broad range of HR functions, including compliance & oversight, onboarding & offboarding, payroll coordination, benefits and leave administration, performance management & termination, employee relations & investigations, and policy & documentation management. The Human Resources Generalist will provide administrative support ensuring effective communication and resolution of employee concerns, while promoting a productive and supportive work environment.


This is a full-time, five-day, in-office position based in Savage, Maryland

Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with HR team and department managers to write, implement and maintain HR policies, procedures and guidelines that align with company objectives and regulatory requirements.
• Manage all aspects of HRIS, including employee records management, system configuration and workflows (i.e. change of status requests (COS), COS letters and adding details to payroll notes, when applicable).
• Own and effectively project manage ongoing HR projects to support HR Manager and HR initiatives, managing deadlines, workflows, processes and deliverables.
• Support HR team on annual employee handbook and policy and procedure updates.
• Support HR team on annual job description and SOP (standard operating procedures) updates.
• Own employee onboarding and offboarding processes, including new hire orientation, ensuring a seamless experience for new hires and departing employees.
• Provide guidance and support to employees and managers regarding HR policies, procedures and best practices.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date HR records and documentation in HRIS and employee files, ensuring compliance with data privacy regulations.
• Stay current on industry trends and best practices in HR management, bringing innovative ideas to enhance our HR processes.
• Conduct exit interviews and summarize data for management.
• Process employee data in the HRIS database and assist with data accuracy and reporting as required.
• Assist with benefits administration, including Open Enrollment and routine employee inquiries about benefits and enrollments.
• Support annual performance review process in Q1 of each year, train directors and managers on process, audit reviews and ensure that recommended merit increases align with performance review scores.
• Coordinate with payroll to ensure accurate data for payroll notes management to process bi-weekly payroll (i.e. hours worked, salary adjustments, deductions, tax changes, terminations, new hires, benefit changes).

Qualifications:

• 2-3 years experience as a HR
• PHR or SPHR certification preferred
• Experience in a fast-paced, high-growth environment
• Experience with HRIS systems
• Experience processing payroll
• Benefits administration experience
• Experience with performance management software
• Experience with employee engagement initiatives

Skills:

As a Human Resources Generalist, you will need to have excellent communication and interpersonal skills to effectively communicate with employees at all levels of the organization. You will also need to have strong analytical and problem-solving skills to identify and resolve HR issues. Additionally, you will need to have a solid understanding of HR policies and procedures, as well as federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations. Finally, you will need to be proficient in using HRIS systems and other HR-related software to manage employee data and track HR metrics.