HR Generalist

Lee Hecht Harrison Nederland B.V.; Maryland; Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Lee Hecht Harrison Nederland B.V. is seeking an HR Generalist to support day-to-day HR operations, including staff records, onboarding/offboarding, and engagement initiatives, in a hybrid Columbia/Frederick, MD setting.

The role partners with HR leadership and recruiting teams, handles confidential information, and contributes to policy updates and HR projects while maintaining data accuracy across systems.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of HR experience in a generalist or coordinator capacity.
• Ability to work independently and handle confidential information.
• Proficiency with HR information systems and intermediate Excel skills.
• Strong communication, organization, and multitasking skills.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment and supporting multiple stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• General HR Support: serve as a point of contact for employee questions and confidential HR support; maintain personnel records and data accuracy; assist with compliance-related tasks.
• Talent Acquisition Support: assist recruiters with scheduling interviews and candidate communications; manage candidate movement within ATS.
• Employee Experience & Engagement: support events, announcements, recognition programs; assist with onboarding and offboarding tasks.
• HR Operations & Projects: update HR documents; track HR metrics with intermediate Excel; support policy updates and compliance initiatives.

Skills

HR experience

Excel

HRIS

Communication

Data privacy

Tools

ATS

HRIS

Job description

HR Generalist

Location: Columbia, MD or Frederick, MD

Schedule: Hybrid (3 days onsite, 2 days remote)

Salary: $75,000- $80,000

About the Role

We are seeking a proactive and adaptable HR Generalist. This individual will support day‑to‑day HR operations and partner closely with HR leadership and recruiting teams to maintain continuity across key functions.

Key Responsibilities

General HR Support

• Serve as a point of contact for employee questions and provide high‑quality, confidential HR support.

• Assist with maintaining personnel records and ensuring data accuracy across HR systems.

• Support compliance-related tasks, including tracking credentials, trainings, licensure, and audit‑ready documentation.

Talent Acquisition Support

• Assist recruiters with scheduling interviews, communicating with candidates, reviewing applications, and conducting reference or pre-offer checks.

• Help manage candidate movement within the ATS to ensure timely updates and accuracy.

Employee Experience & Engagement

• Support employee events, announcements, and recognition programs.

• Assist with onboarding and offboarding tasks, including preparing documents and coordinating logistics.

HR Operations & Projects

• Update HR documents such as forms, templates, and guides as needed.

• Help track HR metrics or maintain spreadsheets—intermediate Excel skills preferred.

• Support ongoing HR projects, policy updates, and compliance initiatives.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of HR experience, preferably in a generalist or HR coordinator capacity.

• Ability to work independently, exercise strong judgment, and handle confidential information.

• Proficiency with HR information systems and intermediate Excel (e.g., VLOOKUPs, data accuracy).

• Strong communication, organization, and multitasking skills.

• Comfortable working in a fast‑paced environment and supporting multiple stakeholders.

Pay Details: $75,000.00 to $80,000.00 per hour

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

Military connected talent encouraged to apply

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