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SENIOR HUMAN RESOURCES GENERALIST
Senior Human Resources Generalist
Location: Salisbury, MD
Salary Range: $70,000 –$95,000 annually
Schedule: Four‑day, 36-hour work week — Monday through Thursday
Position Summary
The Senior Human Resources Generalist is responsible for supporting day-to-day HR operations, including recruitment, onboarding, benefits administration, leave management, HR compliance, employee records management, and HRIS administration. This position serves as a resource to employees and leaders regarding HR processes and ensures HR programs are administered efficiently and in compliance with organizational policies and regulations.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field, or equivalent experience
- Minimum of 5-8 years of human resources experience
- Experience with recruitment, benefits administration, and leave management required
- Experience working with an HRIS/HRMS system required
- Strong organizational, communication, and computer skills
- SHRM-CP or PHR certification preferred
Essential Duties
- Manage full-cycle recruitment activities, including postings, screening, interview coordination, background checks, reference checks, and onboarding
- Maintain total confidentiality and adhere to HIPAA law, CARF accreditation standards and Maryland State Regulations
- Manage employee benefits programs, including health insurance, retirement plans, wellness initiatives, and related offerings
- Provide employee education regarding available benefits and enrollment processes
- Develop and implement employee engagement initiatives designed to improve morale, retention, and workplace culture
- Develop recognition programs that celebrate employee achievements and milestones
- Create and publish a quarterly employee newsletter highlighting organizational updates, employee accomplishments, safety initiatives, and departmental successes
- Develop communication campaigns that strengthen employee engagement and awareness of organizational goals
- Develop innovative gamification strategies to increase employee participation, teamwork, wellness, safety, and workplace positivity
- Coordinate new hire orientation and employee onboarding processes
- Manage employee leave processes, including FMLA, ADA accommodations, and workers' compensation administration
- Maintain accurate employee records and HR documentation
- Process employee status changes, separations, and related personnel actions
- Assist with audits, credentialing, and compliance activities
- Provide general HR support to employees and leadership
- Perform other duties as assigned
Reporting Relationship
Reports to the VP of Human Resources who provides supervision and schedule.
Classification
Regular Full-Time, Exempt
Salary : $70,000 - $95,000