Senior Human Resources Generalist

LHH; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental and vision insurance

401(k) plan

Job summary

LHH in Baltimore, MD is seeking a Senior Human Resources Generalist to manage full-cycle recruitment, employee relations, and HR operations. This hands-on partner will work closely with leadership to hire top talent, sustain a positive workplace culture, and ensure HR best practices across the organization.

The ideal candidate will have 5+ years in HR within a manufacturing environment, strong relationship-building skills, and experience handling complex employee relations matters while leading

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in HR, Business Administration, or related field.
• 5+ years HR experience including recruitment and employee relations.
• Manufacturing/industrial environment experience preferred.
• Knowledge of employment laws and HR best practices.
• Experience conducting workplace investigations.
• Proficiency with HRIS and ATS.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, PHR, or SPHR certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage full-cycle recruitment for hourly and salaried roles.
• Partner with hiring managers to identify workforce needs.
• Source, screen, interview, and coordinate candidate selection.
• Manage postings, ATS, offers, and onboarding.
• Build talent pipelines with local schools and partners.
• Support workforce planning for current and future needs.
• Advise on workplace concerns and policies.
• Conduct employee relations investigations and resolutions.
• Support performance management and corrective action.
• Guide leaders on engagement and culture.
• Ensure consistent policy application.
• Assist with communications and organizational change.
• Support onboarding, offboarding, and HR documentation.
• Ensure compliance with employment laws.
• Assist HR reporting, audits, and metrics.
• Support benefits administration and leave management.
• Participate in plant-wide engagement initiatives.

Skills

Recruitment

Employee relations

HR policy

Onboarding

Communication

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR/Business Admin

Tools

HRIS

ATS

Job description

Our client, a growing manufacturing organization in the Baltimore area, is seeking an experienced Senior Human Resources Generalist to support all aspects of human resources with a primary focus on recruitment and employee relations. This is a hands‑on role that partners closely with leadership and employees to attract top talent, promote a positive workplace culture, and ensure HR best practices are followed across the organization.

The ideal candidate will thrive in a fast‑paced manufacturing environment, possess strong relationship‑building skills, and have experience handling complex employee relations matters while leading full-cycle recruiting efforts.

Key Responsibilities

Recruitment & Talent Acquisition

• Manage full-cycle recruitment for hourly and salaried positions across manufacturing, operations, and corporate functions.
• Partner with hiring managers to identify workforce needs and develop effective recruiting strategies.
• Source, screen, interview, and coordinate candidate selection processes.
• Manage job postings, applicant tracking systems, offer letters, and onboarding activities.
• Build talent pipelines and maintain relationships with local workforce organizations, schools, and community partners.
• Support workforce planning initiatives to meet current and future hiring needs.

Employee Relations

• Serve as a trusted advisor to managers and employees on workplace concerns, policies, and employment matters.
• Conduct employee relations investigations and recommend appropriate resolutions.
• Support performance management, corrective action, and conflict resolution processes.
• Guide leaders on employee engagement, retention, and workplace culture initiatives.
• Ensure consistent application of company policies and procedures.
• Assist with employee communications and organizational change initiatives.

HR Operations & Compliance

• Support onboarding and offboarding processes.
• Maintain employee records and HR documentation.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws.
• Assist with HR reporting, audits, and workforce metrics.
• Support benefits administration and leave management as needed.
• Participate in employee engagement activities and plant‑wide initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field.
• 5+ years of progressive HR experience, including recruitment and employee relations.
• Experience supporting a manufacturing, industrial, distribution, or production environment strongly preferred.
• Strong knowledge of employment laws and HR best practices.
• Experience conducting workplace investigations and resolving employee relations issues.
• Proficiency with HRIS and Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS).
• Excellent communication, organizational, and problem‑solving skills.
• SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, PHR, or SPHR certification preferred.

What We're Looking For

• Strong recruiter with the ability to attract talent in a competitive market.
• Confident employee relations professional who can build trust and influence at all levels.
• Hands‑on, proactive, and adaptable HR partner.
• Ability to balance multiple priorities in a dynamic manufacturing environment.
• Collaborative team player with a strong sense of professionalism and confidentiality.

Compensation:

$85,000 - $120,000 annually, based on experience.

Schedule:

Fully onsite, Monday-Friday in Baltimore, MD.

Benefit offerings include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits, and 401K plan. Our program provides employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. Available paid leave may include Paid Sick Leave, where required by law; any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law; and Holiday pay upon meeting eligibility criteria.

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