Sr. Human Resources Generalist

W.R. Grace & Co.; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 82,000 - 112,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Short-Term Incentive program

Benefits summary

Job summary

W. R. Grace is seeking an HR Generalist for its Curtis Bay, MD facility to provide comprehensive HR support and act as a primary contact for plant personnel. You will partner with site leadership to drive daily HR operations with a focus on union labor relations.

The role requires a Bachelor's in HR or related field and 5+ years of HR experience, including manufacturing and union exposure. On-site role with solid benefits and compliance focus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in HR/Business or related field required.
• 5+ years progressive HR experience, with union/manufacturing exposure.
• Knowledge of FLSA, HIPAA, Title VII and related laws.
• Proficient in Microsoft Word/Excel/Outlook/PowerPoint.

Responsibilities

• Lead full-lifecycle recruitment, onboarding and retention for plant personnel.
• Investigate and resolve employee relations issues; advise on conduct and grievances.
• Attend monthly union meetings and support labor-management relations.
• Provide coaching to supervisors on policies and procedures.
• Ensure compliance with employment laws across plant operations.
• Partner with leadership on performance, attendance and leave management.
• Analyze HR metrics to drive improvements and trends.
• Maintain accurate HR records and ensure proper job code updates.
• Support engagement activities and benefits administration.

Skills

Recruitment & onboarding

Employee relations

Labor relations

Leadership coaching

Employment law

Performance management

HR analytics

HR administration

Employee engagement

Records management

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

SuccessFactors

SAP

Kronos

Job description

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Band Grade :5-A
Annual Wage Range: $81,797.60 - $112,471.70
Other Compensation: Eligibility for the Short-Term Incentive program and other applicable bonuses
Benefits: U.S. Employee Benefits Summary (grace.com)

Grace, a Standard Industries company, is a leading global supplier of catalysts, engineered materials and fine chemicals. We provide innovative products, technologies and services which our customers use to manufacture everyday products like renewable fuels, pharmaceuticals, toothpaste, cosmetics, food packaging, beer, edible oils and more. Our thousands of employees help shape a better future at our global headquarters in Columbia, MD and locations worldwide.

Job Description

Built on talent, technology, and trust, Grace is a leading global supplier of catalysts and engineered materials. The company’s two industry-leading business segments-Catalysts Technologies and Materials Technologies-provide innovative products, technologies, and services that enhance the products and processes of our customers around the world. Grace employs approximately 4,300 people in over 30 countries.

W. R. Grace is looking for an HR Generalist for our chemical manufacturing facility in Curtis Bay, MD that will provide comprehensive human resources support while serving as a primary contact for plant personnel while being a partner to site leadership. This role is responsible for driving daily HR operations with a strong focus on union labor relations.

• Full-Lifecycle Recruitment & Onboarding: Lead recruitment, onboarding, and retention initiatives for plant personnel to build a skilled, stable workforce.
• Employee Relations & Conflict Resolution: Support employee relations by conducting thorough investigations, resolving conflicts promptly, and serving as a trusted advisor on conduct, capability, and grievance matters.
• Labor & Union Collaboration: Attend monthly union meetings, document official meeting minutes, and support constructive labor-management relations.
• Leadership Coaching & Policy Guidance: Provide daily coaching and counsel to employees, supervisors, and managers on company policies, procedures, and best practices.
• Employment Law & Compliance: Ensure full compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations across all plant operations.
• Performance & Absence Management: Partner with leadership to address performance issues, manage attendance and health-related leave, and drive organizational change initiatives.
• HR Data & Metrics Analytics: Gather and analyze key HR metrics- such as time-to-hire and turnover rates to identify trends and drive continuous improvement.
• Cross-Functional Administrative Tracking: Collaborate with administrative teams to ensure accurate tracking of job progressions, proper job code assignments, and seamless personnel updates.
• Employee Engagement & Culture: Enhance employee satisfaction and morale by resolving issues quickly, assisting with perks/benefits administration, and organizing team-building activities.
• Records Management & HR Ownership: Maintain accurate electronic and paper employee files while operating with a high degree of ownership, independence, and accountability.

Physical Requirements and Environment

• Ability to follow safety protocols and standards working in a pilot plant facility with highly hazardous materials

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resource Management, Business Administration, or related field required
• 5+ years of progressive HR experience
• Union and manufacturing experience
• Knowledge of FLSA, HIPAA, Title VII, and other applicable laws.
• Proficient in Microsoft Word/Excel/Outlook/Powerpoint

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Successfactors, SAP and Kronos
• Comprehensive knowledge of employment laws and HR best practices
• Ability to maintain strict confidentiality of all sensitive personnel, payroll, and medical data in compliance with company policy and legal guidelines
• Proven problem-solving and conflict resolution abilities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability work independently and part of a team
• Detail-oriented and organized
• Strong time management skills and ability to prioritize tasks

To be considered for this position, candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without the need for current or future employer-sponsored work authorization. This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship or visa transfer.

Grace is not accepting unsolicited assistance from search firms for this employment opportunity. Please, no phone calls or emails. All resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at Grace via email, the Internet or in any form and/or method without a valid written search agreement in place for this position will be deemed the sole property of Grace. No fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired by Grace as a result of the referral or through other means.