Human Resources Generalist/Benefits Assistant

Job Title: Human Resources Assistant (Long Term Temporary, In-Office)

Location: Frederick, MD

Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM

Pay Rate: $26/hr.

Employment Type: Temporary (12-18 months)

Start Date: ASAP

Parking: Free on-site parking

Dress Code: Business casual

Overview:

A well-established organization in Frederick, MD is seeking a detail-oriented and experienced HR Generalist/Benefits Assistant to join their HR team on a temporary basis. This role is ideal for someone with a background in human resources or benefits administration who is comfortable working in Excel and managing sensitive employee data. The position is fully in-office and offers a collaborative, supportive environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist employees with benefit enrollment, dependent eligibility, and life-event verification appeals
• Support employees with benefits claims and provide required termination notices
• Process leaves of absence including workers' compensation, short/long-term disability, and FMLA
• Administer reasonable accommodations processes
• Collaborate with internal teams and third-party administrators on claims and accident processing
• Maintain and archive employee data files per company guidelines
• Identify and report irregularities within assigned responsibilities
• Communicate effectively with internal teams, attorneys, and external agencies

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED required
• Minimum 2 years of experience in HR or benefits-related roles
• Intermediate Excel skills required
• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow instructions
• Excellent organizational and multitasking skills
• Ability to work independently and take initiative
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, or military or veteran status. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with state and local laws, including the California Fair Chance Act, City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance. For unincorporated Los Angeles county, to the extent our customers require a background check for certain positions, the Company faces a significant risk to its business operations and business reputation unless a review of criminal history is conducted for those specific job positions.