Human Resources Generalist 2

Lakeside Book Company; Hagerstown (MD); On-site; USD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Lakeside Book Company in Hagerstown, MD is seeking an HR professional to support and maintain HR functions at the location. You will lead recruiting, onboarding, and training programs, ensuring consistent application of HR policies and practices.

You will provide proactive HR guidance to employees and management, support engagement initiatives, and maintain accurate HRIS records while complying with EEO and privacy standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in discipline related to HR or similar field with 3–5 years of relevant work experience.
• Solve moderately complex problems by analyzing variables and applying sound judgement.
• Communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders to resolve issues.
• Demonstrate proficiency with Windows, Mac, and HR software tools.
• Exhibit strong verbal and listening skills for collaboration.
• Apply broad knowledge of HR practices including EEO/AAP and safety policies.
• Use experience to respond to dynamic workplace situations.

Responsibilities

• Support and maintain HR functions for assigned locations, including employee relations, staffing, compensation, training, safety, and change management.
• Lead recruiting and onboarding efforts while ensuring consistent application of HR policies, procedures, and practices.
• Provide proactive HR guidance, communication, and consultation to employees and management.
• Support strategic HR programs such as employee engagement, hiring, promotions, compensation structures, and leave of absence management.
• Coordinate and deliver training programs, including orientation, job skills, leadership development, and benefits education.
• Maintain accurate personnel records and HRIS data while ensuring compliance with EEO, privacy standards, and cross-department collaboration.
• Performs other related duties and participates in special projects as assigned.

Skills

HR knowledge

Employee relations

Recruiting

Onboarding

Training

Policy application

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Windows

Mac

HRIS systems

Payroll software

Job description

Location

18249 Phoenix Rd, Hagerstown, MD 21742

Salary Range

$65,000 - $75,000 - based on experience

Shift

Monday - Friday 7:00 am - 3:00 pm (At least once a week 6:00am-2:00pm)

What You’ll Do

• Support and maintain HR functions for assigned locations, including employee relations, staffing, compensation, training, safety, and change management
• Lead recruiting and onboarding efforts while ensuring consistent application of HR policies, procedures, and practices
• Provide proactive HR guidance, communication, and consultation to employees and management
• Support strategic HR programs such as employee engagement, hiring, promotions, compensation structures, and leave of absence management
• Coordinate and deliver training programs, including orientation, job skills, leadership development, and benefits education
• Maintain accurate personnel records and HRIS data while ensuring compliance with EEO, privacy standards, and fostering cross-department collaboration
• Performs other related duties and participates in special projects as assigned.

What You Bring

• Bachelor degree in discipline related to functional work or role with 3-5 years of relevant work experience OR demonstrated ability to meet the job requirements through a comparable number of years of applicable work experience.
• Solve moderately complex problems by analyzing variables, identifying anomalies, and applying sound judgement
• Communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders to resolve issues and clearly articulate business needs
• Demonstrate strong technical proficiency (Windows, Mac, and specialized software) and quickly adapt to new tools
• Exhibit excellent verbal and listening skills to ensure clear understanding and effective collaboration
• Apply broad knowledge of HR practices, including employment laws, recruitment, EEO/AAP, and safety policies
• Use experience and critical thinking to respond appropriately to dynamic workplace situations