Sr. Human Resources Generalist

Band Grade : 5-A 
Annual Wage Range: $81,797.60 - $112,471.70 
Other Compensation: Eligibility for the Short-Term Incentive program and other applicable bonuses 
Benefits: U.S. Employee Benefits Summary (grace.com)

Grace, a Standard Industries company, is a leading global supplier of catalysts, engineered materials and fine chemicals. We provide innovative products, technologies and services which our customers use to manufacture everyday products like renewable fuels, pharmaceuticals, toothpaste, cosmetics, food packaging, beer, edible oils and more. Our thousands of employees help shape a better future at our global headquarters in Columbia, MD and locations worldwide.

Job Description

Built on talent, technology, and trust, Grace is a leading global supplier of catalysts and engineered materials. The company’s two industry-leading business segments—Catalysts Technologies and Materials Technologies—provide innovative products, technologies, and services that enhance the products and processes of our customers around the world. Grace employs approximately 4,300 people in over 30 countries.

W. R. Grace is looking for an HR Generalist for our chemical manufacturing facility in Curtis Bay, MD that will provide comprehensive human resources support while serving as a primary contact for plant personnel while being a partner to site leadership. This role is responsible for driving daily HR operations with a strong focus on union labor relations.

Responsibilities

• Full-Lifecycle Recruitment & Onboarding: Lead recruitment, onboarding, and retention initiatives for plant personnel to build a skilled, stable workforce.
• Employee Relations & Conflict Resolution: Support employee relations by conducting thorough investigations, resolving conflicts promptly, and serving as a trusted advisor on conduct, capability, and grievance matters.
• Labor & Union Collaboration: Attend monthly union meetings, document official meeting minutes, and support constructive labor-management relations.
• Leadership Coaching & Policy Guidance: Provide daily coaching and counsel to employees, supervisors, and managers on company policies, procedures, and best practices.
• Employment Law & Compliance: Ensure full compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations across all plant operations.
• Performance & Absence Management: Partner with leadership to address performance issues, manage attendance and health-related leave, and drive organizational change initiatives.
• HR Data & Metrics Analytics: Gather and analyze key HR metrics—such as time-to-hire and turnover rates—to identify trends and drive continuous improvement.
• Cross-Functional Administrative Tracking: Collaborate with administrative teams to ensure accurate tracking of job progressions, proper job code assignments, and seamless personnel updates.
• Employee Engagement & Culture : Enhance employee satisfaction and morale by resolving issues quickly, assisting with perks/benefits administration, and organizing team-building activities.
• Records Management & HR Ownership : Maintain accurate electronic and paper employee files while operating with a high degree of ownership, independence, and accountability.

Physical Requirements and Environment

• Ability to follow safety protocols and standards working in a pilot plant facility with highly hazardous materials
• Ability to work in a high hazard environment, including adverse weather conditions, elevated spaces, confined spaces, extreme temperatures, and noisy surroundings.
• Must be able to stand, walk, sit, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, and climb stairs and ladders over 100 ft.
• Must be willing to wear PPE (Personal Protective equipment) including but not limited to hard hat, protective eyewear, steel-toed boots, hearing protection, Level A suit, full face respirator

Required Qualifications

• Must have experience in a union manufacturing enviornment
• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resource Management, Business Administration, or related field required
• 5+ years of progressive HR experience
• Knowledge of FLSA, HIPAA, Title VII, and other applicable laws.
• Proficient in Microsoft Word/Excel/Outlook/Powerpoint

To be considered for this position, candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without the need for current or future employer-sponsored work authorization. This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship or visa transfer.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Successfactors, SAP and Kronos
• Comprehensive knowledge of employment laws and HR best practices
• Ability to maintain strict confidentiality of all sensitive personnel, payroll, and medical data in compliance with company policy and legal guidelines
• Proven problem-solving and conflict resolution abilities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability work independently and part of a team
• Detail-oriented and organized
• Strong time management skills and ability to prioritize tasks

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance and Disability 
• Grace Wellness Program
• Flexible Workplace 
• Retirement Plans
• 401(k) Company Match
• Paid Vacation and Holidays
• Parental Leave 
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Company Donation Match Program

Grace is not accepting unsolicited assistance from search firms for this employment opportunity. Please, no phone calls or emails. All resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at Grace via email, the Internet or in any form and/or method without a valid written search agreement in place for this position will be deemed the sole property of Grace. No fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired by Grace as a result of the referral or through other means.