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Senior HR Generalist
Beltsville, MDFosterThomas, Inc. is a leading Human Capital Management Firm. We are assisting our client in their search for a Senior Human Resources Generalist. Our client is a growing and dynamic 1000+ member non-profit trade association located in Calverton, Maryland, a suburb of Washington, D.C. The mission of the Association is to promote the benefits of intermodal cargo transportation through advocacy, education, and networking. This opportunity offers a competitive compensation package and is a hybrid opportunity.
The Senior Human Resources Generalist will provide management and oversight of HR and Employment services and activities and assist in the development and implementation of company HR policies and procedures.
Nature and Scope of the Position:
The Senior Human Resources Generalist administers human resources programs including, but not limited to, compensation, benefits, and leave; disciplinary matters; disputes and investigations; performance and talent management; productivity, recognition, and morale; and training and development.
Required Skills/Abilities:
The Senior Human Resources Generalist will provide management and oversight of HR and Employment services and activities and assist in the development and implementation of company HR policies and procedures.
Nature and Scope of the Position:
The Senior Human Resources Generalist administers human resources programs including, but not limited to, compensation, benefits, and leave; disciplinary matters; disputes and investigations; performance and talent management; productivity, recognition, and morale; and training and development.
Benefits Administration – Manage employee benefits programs and services and monitor for competitiveness, effectiveness, and cost containment.
Employee Relations and HR Policies / Procedures – Support employee relations practices necessary to maintain IANA’s positive employer-employee relationships and continue to promote a high level of employee morale.
Compliance Monitoring – Keep management informed of legal requirements and government reporting regulations impacting the human resources functions including COBRA, OSHA, FLSA, EEO, ERISA, I-9 immigration compliance, unemployment benefits, etc. Make recommendations and execute as directed to ensure compliance.
Recruitment, Hiring and Onboarding – Maintain standard recruiting practices and procedures, implementing and executing on an “as needed” basis.
Training and Development – Identify and manage in-house training programs that addresses company needs.
Planning Conduct organizational effectiveness and strategic HR planning activities (job analysis, developing/revising position descriptions, succession planning, etc.)
Required Skills/Abilities:
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Excellent interpersonal and negotiation skills.
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Strong supervisory and leadership skills.
- Ability to adapt to the needs of the organization and employees.
- Ability to prioritize tasks and to delegate them when appropriate.
- Thorough knowledge of employment-related laws and regulations.
- Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
- Proficiency with or the ability to quickly learn the organization’s HRIS and Time Reporting systems.
- Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field required; Master’s degree a plus.
- Knowledge of payroll systems and experience in payroll processing is a plus.
- At least five years of human resource management experience required.
- PHR, SHRM-CP, or SHRM-SCP is preferred.