Human Resources Generalist

Part-time (16 hours/week) on-site Human Resources Generalist role supporting employee relations, compliance, onboarding/offboarding, payroll coordination, and personnel documentation for a growing healthcare organization in Lutherville-Timonium, MD (hybrid).

Responsibilities

• Serve as a primary resource to management on employee relations, workplace concerns, and personnel matters
• Conduct, document, and support employee investigations, complaints, and workplace disputes
• Advise management on disciplinary actions, performance improvement plans, and terminations
• Develop and maintain standardized documentation for employee counseling, written warnings, and corrective actions
• Support conflict resolution and help maintain a respectful, professional workplace
• Provide practical, objective recommendations to ownership on employee-related decisions
• Support compliance with applicable federal, Maryland, and local employment laws
• Provide guidance on ADA reasonable accommodations, Maryland sick and safe leave, wage and hour requirements, and other applicable regulations
• Coordinate accommodation requests and the interactive process
• Maintain accurate, confidential employee records and required documentation, including personnel files
• Review and update employee policies, procedures, and the employee handbook
• Assist with unemployment claims, employee separations, and employment-related documentation
• Identify potential compliance risks and recommend corrective actions
• Conduct reference checks and coordinate background screening as appropriate
• Develop and maintain standardized onboarding and offboarding procedures
• Ensure completion of required employment documentation, including Form I-9
• Coordinate new-hire orientation and employee policy acknowledgment
• Support benefits administration, enrollment, and employee questions
• Run biweekly payroll with existing payroll provider Paycom
• Track employee leave, attendance concerns, and related personnel documentation
• Develop efficient HR processes aligned with a growing healthcare organization
• Partner directly with ownership to strengthen employee accountability, communication, and workplace culture
• Assist with performance evaluation processes and employee development
• Identify opportunities to improve employee retention and reduce workplace conflict
• Help establish consistent HR policies and management practices across departments

Requirements

• Minimum 5 years of progressive human resources experience
• At least 2 years of demonstrated experience independently managing employee relations, investigations, disciplinary actions, or terminations
• Strong working knowledge of federal and Maryland employment laws
• Experience advising business owners, executives, or department managers on personnel matters
• Demonstrated ability to handle confidential and sensitive employee information
• Excellent written communication, documentation, and organizational skills
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
• Strong judgment, professionalism, and conflict-resolution skills
• Proficiency with HR information systems and Microsoft Office applications

Technologies

• Paycom
• HR information systems
• Microsoft Office
• Form I-9

Preferred Qualifications

• SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, PHR, or SPHR certification
• Previous HR experience in healthcare, medical practices, behavioral health, or other professional service organizations
• Experience supporting organizations with 25–100 employees
• Experience with Paycom or similar HR/payroll systems
• Familiarity with Maryland employment regulations and employee accommodation processes
• Experience developing employee handbooks, HR policies, and standardized disciplinary procedures

Ideal Candidate

• Previously served as the primary HR contact for a small or midsized organization
• Comfortable handling difficult employee conversations and sensitive workplace situations
• Understands how to balance employee advocacy with organizational accountability
• Confidently advises ownership while recognizing when employment counsel should be consulted
• Takes initiative and does not require constant direction
• Detail-oriented with strong prioritization for thorough, accurate documentation
• Able to establish structure and consistency within a growing organization

Schedule & Compensation

• 16 hours per week, typically two 8-hour days
• On-site role in Timonium, Maryland (hybrid)
• Hourly compensation: $32–$42 (commensurate with qualifications and experience)
• Opportunity to help shape and strengthen the HR infrastructure of a growing healthcare organization

Application Requirements

• Submit a resume demonstrating relevant HR experience
• Answer application questions:
  • How many years of professional HR experience do you have, and have you previously served as the primary HR representative for an organization?
  • Describe your experience handling employee complaints, workplace investigations, disciplinary actions, and terminations.
  • What experience do you have with Maryland employment law, particularly ADA accommodations and employee leave requirements?
  • Are you available to work on-site in Timonium, Maryland, for two full days per week?
  • Would you be comfortable overseeing payroll for an organization of our size?
• Applications without substantive employee relations and HR compliance experience may not be considered