Senior Human Resources Generalist

S enior Human Resources Generalist  

Expected salary around $90,000, with flexibility based on experience and qualifications.

This position is on site in Jessup, MD.  

Alliance Material Handling is seeking an experienced Senior Human Resources Generalist to serve as a trusted partner to leadership while leading the day-to-day execution of our core HR functions. This is a hands-on role responsible for driving employee relations, benefits administration, compensation programs, policy administration, and HR compliance across multiple locations. This role is ideal for an HR professional who thrives in a fast-paced, multi-location environment and enjoys balancing employee support with business partnership.  

What  You’ll Do:  

• Serve as the primary resource for employee relations matters, conducting investigations, providing recommendations, and partnering with leaders to resolve workplace issues while ensuring consistency and compliance.  


• Administer company benefit programs, including employee enrollments, qualifying life events, leave coordination, annual open enrollment, employee communications, and vendor partnership.  


• Lead compensation administration, including market analysis, internal equity reviews, job evaluations, salary recommendations, and support of annual compensation planning.  


• Maintain expert knowledge of federal, state, and local employment laws while ensuring HR policies, procedures, and practices remain compliant.  


• Partner with managers across multiple locations to provide guidance on employee performance, coaching, disciplinary actions, policy interpretation, and employment decisions.  


• Manage employee leaves of absence, accommodations, and ADA/FMLA processes in compliance with applicable regulations.  


• Serve as a subject matter expert within ADP Workforce Now, ensuring accurate employee data, HR workflows, reporting, and system utilization.  


• Partner closely with Payroll to ensure accurate employee records and timely processing of personnel changes.  


• Assist with HR reporting, workforce analytics, audits, and compliance documentation.  


• Support onboarding, offboarding, policy administration, and other employee lifecycle processes.  


• Assist with safety initiatives, workers' compensation administration, and return-to-work coordination as needed.  


• Participate in special HR projects and continuous improvement initiatives that enhance the employee experience and HR operational effectiveness.  


• Perform other duties as assigned.  

What You Need:  

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field preferred.  


• Minimum of 5-7 years of progressive Human Resources experience with significant exposure to employee relations, benefits, and compensation.  


• Professional HR certification required (SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, PHR, SPHR, or equivalent).  


• Strong working knowledge of ADP Workforce Now is required.  


• Experience supporting multiple locations and a distributed workforce.  


• Experience within material handling, manufacturing, industrial, construction, logistics, distribution, or similar industries.  


• Working knowledge of employment laws including FMLA, ADA, FLSA, EEOC, and other applicable federal and state regulations.  


• Experience administering employee benefits and supporting compensation programs.  


• Experience with workers' compensation, safety programs, and OSHA compliance is preferred.  


• Strong conflict resolution, investigation, and employee coaching skills.  


• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to build trust across all levels of the organization.  


• Highly organized with strong attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.  


• Demonstrated ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise sound judgment.  


• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel, Word, and Outlook.  

What We Offer:  

• Employee Ownership (ESOP) - build long-term wealth as an owner  


• 401(k) with company match  


• Multiple healthcare options including company paid plan (medical, dental, vision) 


• Paid time off + holidays  


• Company-paid short-term, long-term disability & life insurance  

About Us:  

Become our next millionaire. Alliance Material Handling is a 100% employee-owned company where every team member shares in the success they help create. We believe in rewarding hard work with real financial opportunity and long-term career growth.