People & Culture (HR) Generalist

Metrie; Frederick (MD); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Profit-sharing program

Comprehensive benefits package

401k Retirement Savings Plan - 4%match

Bonus opportunities

Job summary

Metrie, North America’s leading interior millwork manufacturer, seeks a People & Culture Generalist for our Frederick, MD facility. The hybrid role supports both Distribution and Retail, with 4 days in-office and 1 day work-from-home, plus occasional travel in the US Atlantic region.

You will lead onboarding, engagement and offboarding, support investigations, HR reporting, and full lifecycle recruiting, while partnering with management to foster a positive employee experience and compliant

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources or related field required.
• 2–3 years in a Human Resources role with HR reporting or analytics.
• Knowledge of US federal, state and county employment laws.
• Experience managing hourly recruitment processes.
• Knowledge of MD, MA, NJ and PA employment laws.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office; ADP or SuccessFactors a plus.
• Attention to detail, responsive and deadline-driven.

Responsibilities

• Support onboarding, engagement and offboarding activities.
• Be a visible People & Culture presence within the businesses.
• Support culture-enhancing programs, recognition efforts and team-building activities.
• Identify opportunities to enhance day-to-day employee experience and retention.
• Act as a go-to resource for HR inquiries and manage investigations.
• Support HR reporting, analytics and workforce planning.
• Lead full lifecycle recruitment for Door Distribution teams and onboarding for the US.

Skills

HR analytics

Communication skills

Relationship-building

Discretion

Travel availability

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

ADP Workforce Now

SuccessFactors

Co-Pilot / Microsoft 365 Copilot

Job description

Who We Are

North America’s largest manufacturer and distributor of interior millwork producing and selling interior finishings. We have been steadily growing our footprint and industry leadership for 100 years. Established in 1926, still owned by the founding family, we continue to have the same focus on product excellence and a superior customer experience. We're growing our product offerings to interior and exterior doors to help people transform houses into homes. You’ve probably seen our products in the media featured on tv shows and magazines such as HGTV, Style At Homeand House & Home,or by one of our Instagram influencers.

Why should you work for Metrie? With us, you’re more than just a number. We work hard to create a home for our Metrie family where you are empowered to be your best every day. Your contributions matter to us! We take pride in our culture of learning, ownership, and one team, and are committed to cultivating a diverse and inclusive workplace for everyone. Join us for the next 100!

What You’ll Do

The People & Culture (HR) Generalist plays a key role in supporting our Distribution and Retail businesses by providing hands‑on support to the Fredrick facility, while also offering regional generalist support to our US East locations.

Location:

This position must be based from our Frederick, Maryland branch. Hybrid work schedule is 4 days in office, 1 day work from home. Travel within the US Atlantic region occasionally.

Responsibilities

Employee Experience, Culture & Engagement

• Support onboarding, engagement and offboarding activities
• Be a visible, approachable People & Culture presence within the businesses
• Support culture‑enhancing programs, recognition efforts and team‑building activities
• Identify opportunities to enhance day‑to‑day employee experience and recommend solutions to support employee retention

Frontline HR Support & Issue Management

• Act as a go‑to resource for employees and manage HR inquiries
• Support investigations and elevate complex employee relations matters as needed
• Support progressive discipline steps, documentation and provide guidance to managers

People Reporting & Analytics

• Analyze and report on people metrics (turnover, engagement, exit interviews, etc.)
• Provide insights from people data to support retention and workforce planning
• Prepare regular and ad hoc HR reports and dashboards

Recruitment

• Lead full lifecycle recruitment (sourcing, screening, interviews) for Door Distribution teams and onboarding tasks for the US as needed
• Support recruitment activities using proactive sourcing strategies, including Indeed, LinkedIn Recruiter, local job fairs

Compliance, Immigration & Legislative Awareness

• Ensure ongoing compliance with US employment laws and regulations
• Monitor and support work authorization process ensuring timely renewals and accurate documentation
• Partner with People & Culture team to implement upcoming legislative or compliance changes, ensuring proactive planning and alignment
• Support updates to handbook, policies, procedures, and training documentation

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required. Emphasis in Human Resources or related field.
• 2-3 years of experience in a Human Resources, with experience in HR reporting or analytics
• Working knowledge of relevant federal, state and county regulations and laws related to people policies and practices
• Experience managing Hourly recruitment process
• Working knowledge of Maryland, Massachusetts, New Jersey and Pennsylvania State employment laws
• Intermediate to advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Teams, PowerPoint, Co-Pilot); ADP Workforce Now or Success Factors is a plus
• Attention to detail and results orientation. Proven track-record of responsiveness and meeting deadlines.
• Passionate about growing knowledge and skills to understand a broad range of issues and takes the initiative to solve problem
• Ability to manage confidential information with discretion and professionalism
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills at all organizational levels
• Highly organized, responsive, and comfortable managing competing priorities
• Ability to travel 15% required
• Experience in a manufacturing or warehouse environment is strongly preferred
• Bilingual skills are considered an asset (Spanish and English)

What you’ll enjoy

• Working for a well-established leader in the industry
• A competitive base salary and annual profit-sharing program
• Comprehensive benefits package - medical, dental, eye care and life insurance - Benefits start first of the month following hire
• 401k Retirement Savings Plan - Up to 4% match, 100% vested after 6 months

Working in-branch, together, is the default workplace environment for Metrie to be an exceptional place to work. Being together in-person enables deeper communication, spontaneous problem-solving, direct mentoring, and continuous learning. All Metrie employees work in-branch 5 days a week. Some salaried roles offer 1 day a week of workplace flexibility with approval by their manager.

In adherence to the principle of pay transparency, we are pleased to disclose the base pay for this full-time position at Metrie. The base pay range for this role is set at $65,000.00−$75,000.00. It is important to note that this position may also qualify for discretionary bonuses or commission payments. The specific base pay within the range will be contingent upon an individual's skills, qualifications, experience, and geographical location. Furthermore, it is essential to highlight that our remuneration ranges are established based on the role, level, and location.

Metrie embraces diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive environment where all team members and customers belong. We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome all qualified applicants. If you require accommodation at any time throughout the recruitment process, please contact our Human Resources team.

Metrie conducts pre-employment screening including but not limited to background checks and drug testing for all final candidates. All applications will be independently reviewed.