HR Generalist Jobs in Maryland

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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HR Specialist (Workday), People Analytics

  • FINRA
  • Rockville, MD
  • 15 hours ago
  • Rockville, MD
  • 15 hours ago

If you need a disability-related accommodation for completing the application process, please contact FINRAs Employee Relations team at ... or by email at .......

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Employee Experience Officer - Human Resources

  • WesBanco
  • Bowie, MD
  • 16 hours ago
  • Bowie, MD
  • 16 hours ago

Manages resignation processes, conduct exit interviews, and evaluate counteroffer strategies when appropriate....

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Human Resources Generalist of Transportation

  • Perdue Farms, Inc
  • Salisbury, MD
  • 19 hours ago
  • Salisbury, MD
  • 19 hours ago

As a Human Resources Generalist of Transportation, you will play a key role in supporting recruiting, onboarding, benefits administration, employee relations, and HR compliance while serving as a trusted...

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Human Resources Associate (TE)

  • Maryland Department of Transportation
  • Baltimore, MD
  • 1 day ago
  • Baltimore, MD
  • 1 day 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
  • 1 day ago
  • Lutherville Timonium, MD
  • 1 day ago

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

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Retiree Insurance Specialist (Human Resource Specialist I), Grade N18

  • Montgomery County (MD)
  • Rockville, MD
  • 1 day ago
  • Rockville, MD
  • 1 day ago

Please note that this role will be filled as a Retiree Insurance Specialist (Human Resources Specialist I, Grade N18). Please note: The salary range above represents this positions earning...

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Senior Human Resources Specialist

  • Citizenship and Immigration Services
  • Camp Springs, MD
  • 1 day ago
  • Camp Springs, MD
  • 1 day ago

Protect your homeland and defend your culture. Join USCIS, America's frontline defense against illegal foreign infiltration and fraud. As a Senior Human Resources Specialist, you will interpret HR...

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Human Resources Specialist

  • Amergis Healthcare Staffing
  • Columbia, MD
  • 1 day ago
  • Columbia, MD
  • 1 day ago

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Provides administrative support for the day-to-day operations in the following functional areas: benefits, employee relations, talent acquisitions, learning &...

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HR Specialist

  • The GEO Group
  • Baltimore, MD
  • 2 days ago
  • Baltimore, 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
  • 3 days ago
  • Baltimore, MD
  • 3 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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HR Generalist, Office of SMD Operations

  • FTI Consulting, Inc.
  • Bowie, MD
  • 4 days ago
  • Bowie, MD
  • 4 days ago

About The Role The HR Generalist, Global SMD Operations, is responsible for the day-to-day operational success of the SMD Office....

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Human Resources Generalist - Bilingual

  • Chefs Warehouse
  • Laurel, MD
  • 5 days ago
  • Laurel, MD
  • 5 days ago

Start training in all areas of the HR Generalist Function- benefits, worker's compensation, safety, employee relations, compliance, and employee relations. Start to understand how to source data....

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Supervisory Human Resources Specialist

  • Air Force Review Boards Agency
  • Andrews AFB, MD
  • 5 days ago
  • Andrews AFB, MD
  • 5 days ago

Click on "Learn more about this agency" button below to view Eligibilities being considered and other IMPORTANT information. Please refer to Duties Section for Position Summary. In order to...

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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 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 Maryland

Estimated salary range based on data from US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and iHireHR research efforts.


Highest Education Level

HR Generalists in Maryland 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 Maryland
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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