Senior HR Generalist: Employee Relations & Compliance

Brighter Stronger Foundation LLC; Maryland; On-site; USD 75,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Brighter, Stronger Foundation is seeking a Senior Human Resources Generalist to support core HR functions across the organization. Reporting to the Director of People & Culture, you will serve as a trusted resource on employee relations, HR policies, compliance, recruitment, onboarding, leave administration, performance management, and workforce development.

The role balances daily operational tasks with process improvement, risk management, and initiatives that strengthen engagement and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Organizational Development, or related field, or equivalent experience.
• At least five years of progressive HR experience across multiple functional areas.
• Experience in employee relations, HR compliance, leave administration, recruitment, onboarding, and performance management.
• Working knowledge of federal and Maryland employment laws and requirements.
• Experience maintaining confidential personnel records and handling sensitive employee matters.
• Strong written and verbal communication, analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage competing deadlines, exercise discretion, and work independently.
• Proficiency with HRIS, Microsoft Office, Google Workspace, and electronic personnel record systems.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a primary contact for employees and supervisors on HR policies, concerns, and inquiries.
• Guide managers on coaching, corrective action, attendance, conflict resolution, and performance improvement.
• Conduct or support workplace investigations into complaints and policy violations.
• Document and maintain employee relations records; recommend lawful resolutions.
• Promote an inclusive, respectful, and accountable workplace culture.
• Escalate high-risk matters to the Director of People & Culture.
• Assist with development and communication of HR policies and handbook provisions.
• Maintain compliance calendars and required notices, acknowledgments, and documentation.
• Support leave administration including FMLA, Maryland leave, and disability accommodations.
• Coordinate recruitment, screening, interviews, onboarding, and documentation.
• Support performance management cycles and employee development initiatives.
• Maintain HRIS data, personnel files, and reporting on headcount, turnover, and leave activity.
• Assist with compensation, benefits coordination, and payroll-related updates.
• Support separations, offboarding, and exit processes.
• Contribute to process improvements and cross-department HR initiatives.

Skills

Employee relations

Compliance

Communication

Confidentiality

Organization

Customer service

Collaboration

Continuous improvement

Education

Bachelor’s degree in HR/Business

Equivalent combination of education and experience

Tools

HRIS platforms

Microsoft Office

Google Workspace

Electronic personnel records systems

Job description

Brighter, Stronger Foundation is seeking a Senior Human Resources Generalist to support core HR functions across the organization. Reporting to the Director of People & Culture, you will serve as a trusted resource on employee relations, HR policies, compliance, recruitment, onboarding, leave administration, performance management, and workforce development.

The role balances daily operational tasks with process improvement, risk management, and initiatives that strengthen engagement and