HR Generalist

Helpful Hearts Health Services Inc; Owings Mills (MD); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) matching

Opportunity for advancement

Paid time off

Training & development

Job summary

Helpful Hearts Health Services Inc. is seeking an HR Generalist to manage the employee lifecycle, from recruitment through separation, at our Owings Mills, MD site.

You will handle background checks, pre-employment documentation, payroll tasks, and maintain confidential personnel files. The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's in HR or related field, 2+ years HR experience, and familiarity with Maryland DDA requirements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in HR, Business Administration or related field preferred.
• 2+ years HR experience preferred.
• Knowledge of Maryland DDA requirements and provider regulations.
• Experience maintaining confidential personnel files and compliance documentation.
• Strong organizational, writing and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage the employee lifecycle from recruitment through separation.
• Coordinate background checks, employment verifications, references, and pre-employment documentation.
• Maintain accurate and confidential personnel files.
• Process payroll.
• Track staff training and ensure compliance with training requirements.
• Support Maryland DDA regulations, policies, and provider requirements for employees.
• Maintain documentation for DDA surveys, audits, and compliance monitoring.
• Coordinate new-hire orientation and required staff training.
• Assist leadership with personnel and compliance matters.
• Support employee performance evaluations and improvement plans.

Skills

HR experience

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Independent work

Collaboration with leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

HRIS systems

Job description

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Opportunity for advancement
• Paid time off
• Training & development

Helpful Hearts Health Services (HHHS)

Location: In- Person, Owings Mils 21117

Employment Type: Full-Time

Department: Human Resources

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the employee lifecycle from recruitment and hiring through separation.
• Coordinate background checks, employment verifications, references, and required pre-employment documentation.
• Maintain accurate and confidential personnel files.
• Process Payroll.
• Track required staff training and ensure employees remain current with applicable training requirements.
• Support compliance with Maryland DDA regulations, policies, and provider requirements as they relate to employees and personnel documentation.
• Maintain documentation necessary for DDA surveys, audits, reviews, and compliance monitoring.
• Ensure employee files contain required documentation and identify missing or expired items.
• Coordinate new-hire orientation and required staff training.
• Maintain employee training records and assist with staff compliance tracking.
• Work closely with the Quality Enhancement and Compliance Director, Program Directors, Program Coordinators, and other leadership staff regarding personnel and compliance matters.
• Support employee performance evaluations and performance improvement processes.
• Assist management with disciplinary actions, corrective action plans, and employee relations matters.
• Address employee questions and concerns professionally and confidentially.
• Participate in internal personnel-file audits and compliance reviews.
• Assist with updating HR policies, procedures, forms, and employee handbooks.
• Promote a positive, professional, respectful, and person-centered workplace culture.
• Maintain strict confidentiality of employees and organizational information.
• Perform other HR duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field preferred.
• 2+ years of Human Resources experience preferred.
• Previous experience with a Maryland DDA provider agency strongly preferred.
• Knowledge of Maryland employment requirements and HR best practices.
• Familiarity with DDA personnel, training, and compliance requirements.
• Experience maintaining confidential personnel files and compliance documentation.
• Strong organizational and record-keeping skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and HRIS systems.
• Ability to work independently and collaborate with leadership.
• Strong professional judgment and ability to handle confidential employee matters.

Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate is someone who is HR-focused, compliance-minded, organized, approachable, and familiar with the Maryland DDA environment. They understand that strong HR practices are essential to maintaining a qualified workforce and providing safe, high-quality services to the participants HHHS supports.

What HHHS Offers

• Competitive salary
• Professional and supportive work environment
• Opportunities for professional development
• Training and career growth opportunities
• Meaningful work supporting participants with developmental disabilities

Helpful Hearts Health Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer.