Human Resources Generalist 1

Lakeside Book • Hagerstown, MD

10d • $55,000 - $65,000

About The Position

Support and maintain HR functions for assigned locations, including employee relations, staffing, compensation, training, safety, and change management Lead recruiting and onboarding efforts while ensuring consistent application of HR policies, procedures, and practices Provide proactive HR guidance, communication, and consultation to employees and management Support strategic HR programs such as employee engagement, hiring, promotions, compensation structures, and leave of absence management Coordinate and deliver training programs, including orientation, job skills, leadership development, and benefits education Maintain accurate personnel records and HRIS data while ensuring compliance with EEO, privacy standards, and fostering cross-department collaboration Performs other related duties and participates in special projects as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor degree in discipline related to functional work or role with 3-5 years of relevant work experience OR demonstrated ability to meet the job requirements through a comparable number of years of applicable work experience.
• Solve moderately complex problems by analyzing variables, identifying anomalies, and applying sound judgment
• Communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders to resolve issues and clearly articulate business needs
• Demonstrate strong technical proficiency (Windows, Mac, and specialized software) and quickly adapt to new tools
• Exhibit excellent verbal and listening skills to ensure clear understanding and effective collaboration
• Apply broad knowledge of HR practices, including employment laws, recruitment, EEO/AAP, and safety policies
• Use experience and critical thinking to respond appropriately to dynamic workplace situations

Responsibilities

• Support and maintain HR functions for assigned locations, including employee relations, staffing, compensation, training, safety, and change management
• Lead recruiting and onboarding efforts while ensuring consistent application of HR policies, procedures, and practices
• Provide proactive HR guidance, communication, and consultation to employees and management
• Support strategic HR programs such as employee engagement, hiring, promotions, compensation structures, and leave of absence management
• Coordinate and deliver training programs, including orientation, job skills, leadership development, and benefits education
• Maintain accurate personnel records and HRIS data while ensuring compliance with EEO, privacy standards, and fostering cross-department collaboration
• Performs other related duties and participates in special projects as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level