HR Generalist Jobs in Edgewood, MD

A Human Resources (HR) Generalist is a professional who manages the day-to-day operations of human resource functions and duties. They carry a wide range of responsibilities, including recruitment and selection, onboarding new hires, providing training and development opportunities, managing compensation and benefits, ensuring legal compliance, and handling employee relations matters. They also play a crucial role in developing and implementing HR policies and systems that align with the company's strategy. They act as a bridge between management and employees, ensuring smooth communication and promptly addressing demands, grievances or other issues.

Key skills needed for an HR Generalist include strong interpersonal and communication skills, problem-solving abilities, decision-making skills, and proficiency in HRIS and related software. Professional certifications such as Professional in Human Resources (PHR) or Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR) are valuable additions to their profile. Prior to becoming an HR Generalist, individuals often gain experience in roles such as HR Assistant, HR Coordinator, or Recruitment Specialist. These roles allow them to understand the functioning of a HR department and develop necessary skills before moving into a Generalist position.

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Wallace Montgomery

HR Generalist

Maintains compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations, and recommended best practices; reviews policies and practices to maintain compliance....

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Human Resources Associate (TE)

  • Maryland Department of Transportation
  • Baltimore, MD (20 miles from Edgewood, MD)
  • 16 hours ago
  • Baltimore, MD (20 miles from Edgewood, MD)
  • 16 hours ago

MARYLAND TRANSIT ADMINISTRATION Human Resources Associate (TE) (HR Associate, 1710) This is a temporary employment (TE) opportunity, one-year employment. Are you ready to take on a career where...

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HR Generalist

  • Randstad
  • Lutherville Timonium, MD (18 miles from Edgewood, MD)
  • 1 day ago
  • Lutherville Timonium, MD (18 miles from Edgewood, MD)
  • 1 day ago

Monitor employment law compliance, track department data, and utilize HR systems to provide actionable internal insights....

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HR Specialist

  • The GEO Group
  • Baltimore, MD (20 miles from Edgewood, MD)
  • 2 days ago
  • Baltimore, MD (20 miles from Edgewood, MD)
  • 2 days ago

Good working knowledge and familiarity with HR concepts, practices, procedures, and basic employment laws required. Experience working with an HR Information System preferred....

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Supervisory Human Resources Specialist (Chief, Training, Quality Assurance & Data Analytics)

  • Veterans Benefits Administration
  • Baltimore, MD (20 miles from Edgewood, MD)
  • 2 days ago
  • Baltimore, MD (20 miles from Edgewood, MD)
  • 2 days ago

The HCS Training, QA, & Data Analytics Chief serves as the alter ego to the Training Deputy and provides guidance and recommendations for the implementation of training initiatives nationwide on...

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Human Resources Generalist

  • Aston Carter
  • Edgewood, MD
  • 5 days ago
  • Edgewood, MD
  • 5 days ago

Provide functional support for staffing requirements, onboarding, promotions, salary changes, and exit interviews....

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HR Officer II

  • State of Maryland - DHS - Anne Arundel County OCSA
  • Baltimore, MD (20 miles from Edgewood, MD)
  • 6 days ago
  • Baltimore, MD (20 miles from Edgewood, MD)
  • 6 days ago

relations....

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HR Officer II - #26-004916-0003

  • State of Maryland
  • Baltimore, MD (20 miles from Edgewood, MD)
  • 8 days ago
  • Baltimore, MD (20 miles from Edgewood, MD)
  • 8 days ago

relations....

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HR Generalist

  • Nesco Resource
  • Halethorpe, MD (24 miles from Edgewood, MD)
  • 12 days ago
  • Halethorpe, MD (24 miles from Edgewood, MD)
  • 12 days ago

Key Responsibilities HR Operations & Employee Support Provide HR generalist support across multiple functional areas Ensure compliance with employment laws, company policies, and HR programs Respond...

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Senior HR Generalist - Baltimore, MD

  • Compass Group
  • Baltimore, MD (20 miles from Edgewood, MD)
  • 13 days ago
  • Baltimore, MD (20 miles from Edgewood, MD)
  • 13 days ago

Your knowledge of employee relations and your strong analytical ability will be used to support HR initiatives....

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HR Generalist

  • McCormick
  • Baltimore, MD (20 miles from Edgewood, MD)
  • 13 days ago
  • Baltimore, MD (20 miles from Edgewood, MD)
  • 13 days ago

Provide support to the HR Director on employee relations and compliance topics as needed....

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Human Resources Generalist

  • Sysco
  • Glen Burnie, MD (23 miles from Edgewood, MD)
  • 14 days ago
  • Glen Burnie, MD (23 miles from Edgewood, MD)
  • 14 days ago

Proven ability to support, coach, and develop frontline managers and supervisors to strengthen leadership capability and improve employee relations....

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Bilingual Human Resources Specialist II (Spanish/English)

  • Johns Hopkins Medicine
  • Baltimore, MD (20 miles from Edgewood, MD)
  • 14 days ago
  • Baltimore, MD (20 miles from Edgewood, MD)
  • 14 days ago

Working knowledge of applicable Federal and State labor and employment laws and regulations....

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Bilingual Human Resources Generalist (Spanish/English)

  • Johns Hopkins Medicine
  • Baltimore, MD (20 miles from Edgewood, MD)
  • 21 days ago
  • Baltimore, MD (20 miles from Edgewood, MD)
  • 21 days ago

Interpret HR policies, procedures, and guidelines for managers and ensure consistent application across the organization....

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HR Generalist

  • North East Foods
  • Baltimore, MD (20 miles from Edgewood, MD)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Baltimore, MD (20 miles from Edgewood, MD)
  • 30+ days ago

HR Generalist Responsibilities: Serve as a point of contact to management for corrective action review and corresponding documentation generation....

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HR Generalist Online Courses and Training Opportunities

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HR Fundamentals
HR professionals look after the greatest creators of value (and risk) in organisations: their people. On this five-week course, youll be introduced to the practice of HR, and develop essential...
WISDOM - Tomorrow’s Doctor, Today: Supporting Today’s Expert Generalist GP
General Practitioner (GP) roles are changing and so is the scope of professional skills needed for clinical practice. Healthcare professionals are more often confronted with complex problems,...
Strategic HR Management
This course is about both the design and execution of human resource management strategies. This course has two central themes: (1) How to think systematically and strategically about aspects of...

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Salary for HR Generalist Jobs in Edgewood, MD

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Highest Education Level

HR Generalists in Edgewood, MD offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
49.5%
Master's Degree
28.7%
Associate's Degree
7.0%
High School or GED
6.3%
Vocational Degree or Certification
5.0%
Doctorate Degree
2.2%
Some College
1.1%
Some High School
0.2%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by HR Generalists in Edgewood, MD
4-6 years
50.9%
1-2 years
30.0%
2-4 years
7.8%
Less than 1 year
4.6%
6-8 years
4.6%
None
1.6%
10+ years
0.5%



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