• HR Generalist

    Aston Carter (Essex, MD)


    HR Generalist Opportunity in the Baltimore Area!

    Job Description

    We are seeking a dedicated and experienced HR Generalist to join our team and serve as the HR point of contact at our facility. The role involves providing organizational support to management to achieve operational excellence and maintaining a strong HR presence on the plant floor. The HR Generalist will ensure that our company culture flourishes and address any issues related to cultural imperatives.

    Responsibilities

    + Serve as the HR point of contact at the facility, providing organizational support to management to achieve operational excellence.

    + Maintain a strong HR presence on the plant floor.

    + Deliver a consistent team member experience and ensure company culture flourishes.

    + Assist in developing the Plant Leadership Team (PLT) through teambuilding activities, organizational development, and succession planning.

    + Engage in proactive recruiting activities for both salary and hourly positions.

    + Provide counseling and resource assistance in policy, benefits, salary administration, training/development, and performance issues.

    + Assist the plant manager and PLT with leadership skills development.

    + Monitor and coordinate compliance activities with local/state governmental and regulatory bodies.

    + Maintain accurate and complete employee files and HR-related information for salary and hourly employees.

    + Responsible for attendance and turnover tracking.

    + Ensure the plant remains staffed according to budget.

    + Record and track exit interview data to provide insights into trends.

    + Provide guidance and support to employees regarding HR policies and programs.

    + Support employee relations issues or investigations.

    + Ensure regulatory compliance including FMLA, ADA, EEO/Affirmative Action, and other laws.

    + Coordinate and complete goal setting and performance appraisals for salaried and hourly personnel.

    + Participate in local wage and benefits surveys and report any deficiencies.

    + Support and represent the company as a union-free environment.

    + Provide a safe and productive work environment, including housekeeping.

    + Participate in the identification and implementation of continuous improvement initiatives.

    + Represent the company in community relations activities.

    + Interview, hire, train employees; plan, assign, direct work; appraise performance; reward and discipline employees; address complaints and resolve problems.

    + Perform other tasks as directed by the supervisor.

    Essential Skills

    + 5+ years of experience in HR roles such as HR Coordinator, Generalist, or Business Partner.

    + Experience in manufacturing or production-related environments.

    + Proficient in ADP Workforce Now and Microsoft Office products (Outlook, Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint).

    + Excellent communication skills.

    + Knowledge and understanding of employment laws, regulations, and best practices.

    + Proven track record in creating and maintaining team member communication strategies and engagement plans.

    Additional Skills & Qualifications

    + Undergraduate degree in human resources or a related discipline.

    + Experience in recruiting and onboarding.

    + Strong administrative support and HR administration skills.

    + Ability to create engagement events and collect team member feedback.

    + Experience with employee relations.

    Work Environment

    This position requires full-time on-site work from Monday to Friday in Essex. The work hours are flexible, with options to work from 8 am to 5 pm or 9 am to 6 pm. Training for a week in NJ is available but not mandatory.

    Pay and Benefits

    The pay range for this position is $38.46 - $40.87/hr.

     

    Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

     

    • Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

     

    Workplace Type

     

    This is a fully onsite position in Essex,MD.

     

    Application Deadline

     

    This position is anticipated to close on May 27, 2025.

    About Aston Carter:

    Aston Carter provides world-class corporate talent solutions to thousands of clients across the globe. Specialized in accounting, finance, human resources, talent acquisition, procurement, supply chain and select administrative professions, we extend the capabilities of industry-leading companies. We draw on our deep recruiting expertise and expansive network to meet the evolving needs of our clients and talent community with agility and excellence. With offices across the U.S., Canada, Asia Pacific and Europe, Aston Carter serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® double diamond winner for both client and talent service.

     

    The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

     

    If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email [email protected] (%[email protected]) for other accommodation options.