HR Generalist

Maryland Works; Silver Spring (MD); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

403(b) retirement plan

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Paid time off

Birthday off

Job summary

Rock Creek Foundation in Silver Spring, MD is seeking an independent, relationship‑driven HR Generalist for a hybrid, full‑time role. You will handle employee relations, benefits administration, policy communication, compliance, HRIS, onboarding/offboarding, and reporting.

The position requires a Bachelor’s in HR or related field, 5+ years as a Generalist, ADP experience, and strong communication skills. Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits are offered.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in human resources, business administration, or related field preferred.
• 5+ years as a Generalist or similar role.
• Proficient using HR systems (ADP strongly preferred) and MS Office suite.
• HR certification (e.g., SHRM-CP, PHR) preferred.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and problem‑solving skills.
• High level of discretion and ability to handle sensitive information.
• Detail-oriented and organized with strong time-management skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary point of contact for employee benefit inquiries, policy questions, and leave requests.
• Review and approve personnel actions and notify employees as needed.
• Manage HRIS functions, maintain personnel and medical files, and ensure audit-readiness.
• Process accommodation requests and maintain tracking logs.
• Handle FMLA and LOA requests with proper documentation.
• Manage offboarding and onboarding processes for staff.
• Process unemployment inquiries and refer investigations to HR Director.
• Oversee day-to-day benefit plan administration and open enrollment.
• Coordinate annual compliance tasks (background checks, CPS, primary source verification).
• Receive and process workers’ compensation and injury claims with proper logging.
• Prepare HR-related reports (EEO, OSHA wages, quarterly hours).
• Support internal projects and payroll-related requests.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Problem-solving

Discretion

Time management

Independent work

Education

Bachelor’s degree in HR or related field

HR certification (SHRM-CP/PHR) preferred

Tools

ADP

MS Office

Job description

Silver Spring, United States | Posted on 08/05/2026

Rock Creek Foundation seeks a highly motivated, independent, and relationship-driven Full-Time Human Resources Generalist to join our team at our Silver Spring, MD location. The Human Resources Generalist will play a crucial role in supporting the HR department's functions and contributions to the overall success of our organization. This position will primarily provide support for employee relations, benefits administration, policy communication and adherence, compliance preparedness and reporting, HR system management, employee leave management, onboarding, and offboarding of employees. This is a hybrid role, required 3 days in office and 2 days work from home.

What You'll Do:

• Serve as the primary point of contact for employee benefit inquiries, policy and procedure questions, and leave requests. Build and maintain trust with employees and leadership through consistent, fair communication and administration.
• Review and approve employee personnel actions. Send notifications to employees as needed.
• Manage HRIS functions, including the maintenance and organization of employee personnel and medical files. Ensure all files are audit-ready and properly maintained.
• Process accommodation requests by preparing documentation and forwarding to the HR Director for review and approval. File completed requests in the employee's medical file and maintain a tracking log for periodic review.
• Handle FMLA and other leave of absence (LOA) requests by preparing and forwarding them to the HR Director for review and approval. Maintain proper documentation and tracking logs.
• Manage the offboarding process for resignations and terminations, including preparing related employee correspondence.
• Manage the onboarding process for new hires.
• Process unemployment inquiries in a timely manner. Refer unemployment investigations to the HR Director.
• Oversee day-to-day benefit plan administration, including enrollments, changes, inquiries, and terminations. Ensure timely and accurate processing of benefit-related transactions. Support annual open enrollment activities.
• Assist with coordination of annual compliance tasks (Annual To-Dos), such as background checks, CPS checks, and primary source verification for licensed/certified staff.
• Receive and processes worker's compensation and injury claims. Notify the HR Director of all reported injuries and maintain the required logs for the annual OSHA guidelines.
• Assist in preparing HR-related reports as requested, including EEO, OSHA wage comparisons, and quarterly hour reports.
• Support special internal projects as needed.
• Process and forward payroll advance requests to the payroll team.
• Respond to official garnishment orders in coordination with Payroll, enters deductions into ADP, and share supporting documents with the payroll team.
• Manage required and yearly training for all employees and follow up when needed.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

What We Need:

• Bachelor's degree in human resources (preferred), business administration, or a related field.
• 5+ years as a Generalist or similar role.
• Proficient using HR systems (ADP strongly preferred) and MS Office suite.
• HR certification (e.g., SHRM-CP, PHR) preferred.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills.
• High level of discretion and ability to handle sensitive information.
• Detail-oriented and organized, with strong time-management skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.

What We Offer

At The Rock Creek Foundation, you're not just an employee, you're a valued change agent. Here's what you can expect:

• Schedule:Monday through Friday, 9:00am - 5:00pm.
• Salary Rate Range: $70,000- $78,000
• Robust Retirement Plan: 403(b) with company match to support your future.
• Health Coverage That Cares: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Time to Recharge: Generous paid time off and parental leave.
• Celebrate You: Enjoy your birthday off every year!
• Training & Growth: Ongoing development programs and career advancement opportunities.
• Culture of Purpose: A welcoming, inclusive environment where you belong.
• Tuition Reimbursement: Invest in your education, and we'll support you.
• Employee Assistance Program: Confidential support for life's challenges.
• Wellness Perk: Annual wellness initiatives and access to the Calm App.
• Recognition & Rewards: Through our Award platform and referral program.
• Exclusive Discounts: Enjoy deals through FunEx and more.
• Life and AD&D insurance provided at no cost.
• Short- and long-term disability coverage.
• Optional legal assistance and transferable life insurance.
• Pet insurance for your furry family.
• Ancillary plans like critical illness, accident, and hospital indemnity.
• Financial Flexibility: Flexible spending accounts (FSA) to help with healthcare and dependent care expenses.