HR Representative Jobs in Columbia, MD

A Human Resources (HR) Representative plays a vital role in the HR industry. They are responsible for managing and coordinating various HR functions, such as recruitment, onboarding, employee relations, training and development. They are also involved in policy development and implementation, as well as ensuring compliance with labor laws and regulations. They serve as a link between management and employees, and are often tasked with resolving any work-related issues or disputes to maintain a positive working environment.

Important skills for a HR Representative include excellent communication and interpersonal skills, problem-solving abilities, and knowledge of HR practices and employment laws. They should also have strong organizational skills and the ability to handle sensitive information confidentially. A Bachelor's degree in HR, Business Administration or a related field is generally required. Professional certifications such as Professional in Human Resources (PHR), Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR), or SHRM Certified Professional (SHRM-CP) can further enhance their credibility and career prospects. Prior to becoming a HR Representative, individuals may have roles such as HR Assistant, HR Coordinator, or HR Generalist.

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Human Resources Associate

  • Arlington, VA (24 miles from Columbia, MD)
  • 5 days ago
  • Arlington, VA (24 miles from Columbia, MD)
  • 5 days ago

ManTech seeks an experienced and motivated Human Resources Associate to join our team in Arlington, VA. The HR Associate will provide Human Resources (HR) service delivery in areas such as...

Recruiting & Human Resources Intern

  • Bethesda, MD (19 miles from Columbia, MD)
  • 4 hours ago
  • Bethesda, MD (19 miles from Columbia, MD)
  • 4 hours ago

Eagle Creek Renewable Energy LLC Recruiting & Human Resources Intern Bethesda, MD - Internship About ECRE: Eagle Creek Renewable Energy is a leading Independent Power Producer with a focus on the...

HR Generalist/Sr HR Generalist

  • West McLean, VA (24 miles from Columbia, MD)
  • 4 hours ago
  • West McLean, VA (24 miles from Columbia, MD)
  • 4 hours ago

National Capitol Contracting Position Title: HR Generalist/Sr HR Generalist Requisition ID: 1064 Location: Hybrid, McLean, VA, US Category: Full Time Posted Date: 30+ days ago Description: This is...

HR Generalist II

  • Washington, DC (22 miles from Columbia, MD)
  • 4 hours ago
  • Washington, DC (22 miles from Columbia, MD)
  • 4 hours ago

Serves as the primary contact with the company employment law attorney and outside government agencies. * 32....

HR Analyst, Talent Development & Incentives

  • Washington, DC (22 miles from Columbia, MD)
  • 5 hours ago
  • Washington, DC (22 miles from Columbia, MD)
  • 5 hours ago

HR Analyst, Talent Development & Incentives Job #:req32859 Organization:IFC Sector:Human Resources Grade:GE Term Duration: 3 years 0 months Recruitment Type:Local Recruitment Location:Washington,...

HR Operations Analyst

  • Washington, DC (22 miles from Columbia, MD)
  • 5 hours ago
  • Washington, DC (22 miles from Columbia, MD)
  • 5 hours ago

HR Operations Analyst Location: United Kingdom Salary: Competitive Type: Permanent Main Industry: Search Secretarial, Office & Administration Jobs Other Industries & Skills: Finance, Banking &...

HR Specialist/Lead for U.S. Retirement Plans

  • Washington, DC (22 miles from Columbia, MD)
  • 1 day ago
  • Washington, DC (22 miles from Columbia, MD)
  • 1 day ago

Work Arrangement:** This role is based remotely but if you live within a 50-mile radius of Atlanta, Austin, Detroit, Warren, Pontiac, Milford or Mountain View, you are expected to report to that...

Talent Management Specialist, Remote

  • Arlington, VA (24 miles from Columbia, MD)
  • 1 day ago
  • Arlington, VA (24 miles from Columbia, MD)
  • 1 day ago

The Talent Management Specialist collaborates and provides hands-on support to their assigned People Business Partner Pod to provide support and guidance to their assigned client group(s),...

Remote Work

Human Resources Generalist

  • Baltimore, MD (15 miles from Columbia, MD)
  • 2 days ago
  • Baltimore, MD (15 miles from Columbia, MD)
  • 2 days ago

Maintains compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations, and recommends best practices; reviews policies and practices to maintain compliance....

HR Partner- Virtual (Philadelphia, PA or Baltimore, MD)

  • Baltimore, MD (15 miles from Columbia, MD)
  • 2 days ago
  • Baltimore, MD (15 miles from Columbia, MD)
  • 2 days ago

Participates in local talent planning which includes implementation of function-wide training and development plans and talent management support including support of leadership assessment process....

HR Partner, Operations Officer I (NCS) - Mayor's Office of Homeless Services

  • Baltimore, MD (15 miles from Columbia, MD)
  • 3 days ago
  • Baltimore, MD (15 miles from Columbia, MD)
  • 3 days ago

Effective verbal and written communication skills Demonstrated proficiency in the Microsoft Office suite A minimum of 5 years of experience with the human resources information system (HRIS) used by...

Human Resources Associate

  • McLean, VA (23 miles from Columbia, MD)
  • 3 days ago
  • McLean, VA (23 miles from Columbia, MD)
  • 3 days ago

Astor & Sanders Corporation (Astor), an award-winning IT solutions provider located in McLean, VA is seeking a Human Resources Associate to administer, coordinate, support and perform HR...

SENIOR TALENT MANAGEMENT/HR ANALYST (Req 25 037)

  • Arlington, VA (24 miles from Columbia, MD)
  • 3 days ago
  • Arlington, VA (24 miles from Columbia, MD)
  • 3 days ago

Responsibilities: Provide program analysis, and project support to the Manpower Management Integrated Product Team with a focus on workforce acquisition, retention and development requirements;...

Sr Analyst, HR Application Support

  • Baltimore, MD (15 miles from Columbia, MD)
  • 3 days ago
  • Baltimore, MD (15 miles from Columbia, MD)
  • 3 days ago

Who We Are We're powering a cleaner, brighter future. Exelon is leading the energy transformation, and we're calling all problem solvers, innovators, community builders and change makers. Work...

Payroll HRIS Specialist

  • Towson, MD (19 miles from Columbia, MD)
  • 3 days ago
  • Towson, MD (19 miles from Columbia, MD)
  • 3 days ago

POSITION SUMMARY: The Payroll HRIS Specialist is a key member of the Finance team, responsible for supporting accurate and timely payroll processing and maintaining data integrity within the HRIS...

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Salary for HR Representative Jobs in Columbia, MD

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Highest Education Level

HR Representatives in Columbia, 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 Representatives in Columbia, 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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