Human Resources Generalist

Main Areas of Responsibility

• Help build and maintain a workplace culture centered around our values of "Yes We Can," "Good Enough Isn't," and "How Can I Help" through employee recognition, company events, communication, and building strong relationships throughout the organization.
• Own and administer the Company's payroll, benefits administration, leave programs, workers' compensation, disability administration, and employee support processes while ensuring accuracy, compliance, and exceptional service to employees.
• Coordinate employee benefit programs, including enrollments, changes, open enrollment, employee education, and communication with benefit providers.
• Coordinate recruiting activities, including job postings, candidate screening, interview scheduling, onboarding, and new hire orientation to ensure a consistent hiring experience.
• Partner with managers and leadership to support employee relations, performance management, compensation administration, coaching, investigations, and other HR matters while providing practical recommendations and solutions.
• Maintain personnel files, HR records, the employee handbook, HR policies, and standard operating procedures while ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws.
• Monitor employment law changes and recommend improvements to policies, procedures, and HR practices that support compliance and the continued growth of the Company.
• Develop employee communications, HR training, and recognition programs that strengthen communication, reinforce Company values, and support employee development.
• Plan and coordinate company events, employee appreciation activities, office celebrations, and visitor experiences that contribute to a positive workplace culture.
• Improve HR processes, documentation, systems, and administrative practices to better support employees, managers, and the continued growth of the Company.
• Coordinate relationships with payroll providers, benefit providers, and other HR vendors as needed.
• Provide an engaged, proactive, and "roll up your sleeves" approach, taking ownership of responsibilities and driving initiatives forward with minimal oversight.
• Not all duties are noted here, and others may be assigned.

Key Competencies

• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build trust and credibility throughout the organization.
• High-energy, approachable, dependable, and responsive professional who enjoys working with people.
• Strong judgment with the ability to research issues, develop practical solutions, and make sound recommendations.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to communicate effectively with employees, managers, and leadership.
• Self-starter with the ability to work independently, take ownership, and follow through on commitments.
• Organized and detail-oriented with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• High level of professionalism, integrity, discretion, and confidentiality.
• Positive attitude with a commitment to continuous improvement and a strong cultural fit.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field preferred.
• 5+ years of progressive Human Resources experience supporting multiple areas of HR.
• Experience administering payroll, benefits, employee relations, recruiting, and HR compliance.
• Working knowledge of federal, state, and local employment laws and HR best practices.
• Experience administering performance management and compensation processes preferred.
• Experience with HRIS and payroll systems (ADP experience preferred).
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
• Spanish language skills preferred but not required.
• SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, PHR, or similar HR certification is a plus but not required.

Work Environment Related

• Position will at times require work beyond 40 hours per week, particularly during payroll processing, benefit enrollment, performance review cycles, and other peak business periods.
• This role requires regular interaction with employees throughout both office and manufacturing environments while maintaining a visible, approachable presence and balancing administrative responsibilities with employee support.
• This role will be on site in our Elkridge, MD office- at a minimum 4 days a week in office.
• Compensation - $65,000–$95,000 annually, depending on experience, qualifications, and overall fit for the role.