HR Generalist Jobs in Hagerstown, MD

A Human Resources (HR) Generalist is a professional who manages the day-to-day operations of human resource functions and duties. They carry a wide range of responsibilities, including recruitment and selection, onboarding new hires, providing training and development opportunities, managing compensation and benefits, ensuring legal compliance, and handling employee relations matters. They also play a crucial role in developing and implementing HR policies and systems that align with the company's strategy. They act as a bridge between management and employees, ensuring smooth communication and promptly addressing demands, grievances or other issues.

Key skills needed for an HR Generalist include strong interpersonal and communication skills, problem-solving abilities, decision-making skills, and proficiency in HRIS and related software. Professional certifications such as Professional in Human Resources (PHR) or Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR) are valuable additions to their profile. Prior to becoming an HR Generalist, individuals often gain experience in roles such as HR Assistant, HR Coordinator, or Recruitment Specialist. These roles allow them to understand the functioning of a HR department and develop necessary skills before moving into a Generalist position.

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HR Generalist

  • Williamsport, MD (6 miles from Hagerstown, MD)
  • 14 days ago
  • Williamsport, MD (6 miles from Hagerstown, MD)
  • 14 days ago

HR GENERALIST About Us Packaging Services Industries, Inc., began production in 1976 and represents a family of privately owned businesses located in Maryland (MD) and Pennsylvania (PA)....

Senior HR Systems Analyst

  • Frederick, MD (23 miles from Hagerstown, MD)
  • 18 days ago
  • Frederick, MD (23 miles from Hagerstown, MD)
  • 18 days ago

#LI-LS3 #LI-HYBRID Keywords: 401k, 401k match, pto, paid time off, holiday, medical, dental, health, culture, hris, human resources information system, hr analyst, human resources analyst, hr admin,...

Sr. HR Systems Analyst

  • Frederick, MD (23 miles from Hagerstown, MD)
  • 21 days ago
  • Frederick, MD (23 miles from Hagerstown, MD)
  • 21 days ago

Piper Enterprise Solutions is seeking a Sr. HR Systems Analyst to join an innovative and future-focused team helping American families secure their financial futures. This is a fully hybrid (3...

HR Partner, Human Resources

  • Hagerstown, MD
  • 21 days ago
  • Hagerstown, MD
  • 21 days ago

Please note - This is a night shift: Wednesday to Saturday, 3:30pm - 2:00am At Amazon, we are committed to being Earths Safest Place to Work, Best Employer and Most Customer-Centric Company. To...

Sr. HR Systems Analyst

  • Frederick, MD (23 miles from Hagerstown, MD)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Frederick, MD (23 miles from Hagerstown, MD)
  • 30+ days ago

Overview At Legal & General America (LGA), we aim to make a positive difference in the lives of our customers, partners, colleagues, and the communities in which they live. As a recognized market...

Bilingual HR Generalist (On-site)

  • Frederick, MD (23 miles from Hagerstown, MD)
  • 29 days ago
  • Frederick, MD (23 miles from Hagerstown, MD)
  • 29 days ago

Maintain knowledge of trends, best practices, regulatory changes, and new technologies in human resources, talent management, and employment law and recommended best practices; reviews policies and...

HR Operations Analyst

  • Dulles, VA (21 miles from Hagerstown, MD)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Dulles, VA (21 miles from Hagerstown, MD)
  • 30+ days ago

Duration:0-6 month(s) Description/Comment:The Global HR Operations team is responsible for delivering reliable, high-quality operational support for a wide range of key HR business processes and...

Human Resources Specialist

  • Frederick, MD (23 miles from Hagerstown, MD)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Frederick, MD (23 miles from Hagerstown, MD)
  • 30+ days ago

Maintains up-to-date knowledge of federal and state employment law and compliance requirements. 8. Collects job analysis data, identifies job requirements, and classes of work. 9....

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HR professionals look after the greatest creators of value (and risk) in organisations: their people. On this five-week course, youll be introduced to the practice of HR, and develop essential...
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Salary for HR Generalist Jobs in Hagerstown, MD

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Highest Education Level

HR Generalists in Hagerstown, MD offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
49.4%
Master's Degree
28.6%
Associate's Degree
7.0%
High School or GED
6.5%
Vocational Degree or Certification
5.1%
Doctorate Degree
2.2%
Some College
1.1%
Some High School
0.2%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by HR Generalists in Hagerstown, MD
4-6 years
50.9%
1-2 years
30.0%
2-4 years
7.8%
Less than 1 year
4.6%
6-8 years
4.6%
None
1.6%
10+ years
0.5%



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