Human Resources (HR) Generalist

Job Description

Job Description

An engineering firm in Baltimore is seeking a Human Resources Generalist to join their team! The Human Resources Generalist manages the day-to-day operations of the Human Resource office, focusing primarily on employee relations, benefits, compensation and compliance. The ideal candidate will have strong presentation and communication skills, ability to prioritize multiple tasks. The Human Resources Generalists will support the HR Manager with daily tasks.

Essential Duties:

•Manage all facets of the company's benefits, negotiate annual rates with carriers. Intervene with carriers if required for employee issue resolution

•Process and maintain employee benefits with carriers

•Maintain Employee Records in HR and payroll system 

•Maintain and process employee performance reviews in HR system

•Process multi- state Bi-weekly payroll in ADP Workforce Now

•Assist with developing job descriptions and corporate policies

•Partner with management to provide guidance and strategic objectives to align with organization’s mission

•Ensure business practices are compliant with HR laws, best practices and policies

•Analysis Market trends and advise management on key metrics

•Implementation and maintenance of Applicant Tracking System

•Prepare/approve all offer letters to new hires

•New Hire Orientation and onboarding and Exit Interviews

•New Hire reporting for all states/ E-verify for new hires within 3 days of hire date 

•Update employee manual as required

•Annual AAP update, Manage AAP audits with HR Manager

•Act as council for Management regarding employee matters, providing input for resolution

•Liaise between employees and management

•Maintain ERISA compliance and 5500’s

• Experience in a Human Resources Generalist or similar HR role with responsibility across multiple functional areas.
• Working knowledge of employee relations, onboarding, benefits administration, and HR compliance practices.
• Familiarity with HRIS platforms and payroll systems, including maintaining accurate employee records.
• Ability to manage competing priorities, stay organized, and handle confidential information with discretion.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to interact effectively with employees and leadership.
• Experience supporting multi-state payroll or multi-jurisdiction HR administration is preferred.
• Comfort working collaboratively with management to improve policies, processes, and employee experience.