SENIOR HUMAN RESOURCES GENERALIST

Jessup, MD

Who Staffing is looking for a Senior Human Resources Generalist for a fulltime, direct hire opportunity with our client in Jessup, MD. 

Job Summary:

Our client is seeking an experienced Senior Human Resources Generalist to serve as a trusted partner to leadership while leading the day-to-day execution of their 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. 

Key Responsibilities:

·       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. 

Qualifications:

·       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 Our Client Offers:

·       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 

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