Human Resources · Baltimore, MD

HR Generalist jobs in Baltimore, MD

HR generalists handle a bit of everything in human resources: onboarding, benefits questions, records, policy, and employee support. They are often the first stop for people questions at smaller companies.

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$25–$53/hr
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$79k
Median, full-time
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$100k - $110k

Vaco has an exciting opportunity for a Regional HR Manager in Baltimore, Maryland. This is a direct hire role that sits 100% onsite with 25% travel. About the Role A leading provider of transportation, logistics, and car…

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Human Resources Coordinator - M&T Bank Stadium

Compass Group · Baltimore, MD
$23 - $25 per hour

Submits online investigation requests and assists with employee background checks. Conducts audits of payroll, benefits or other HR programs; recommends any corrective action. Updates HR spreadsheet with employee change…

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HR & Payroll Manager

Ecco/Project · Baltimore, MD · Full-time

a forthcoming italian market. We are searching for a hospitality Human Resources professional to join our company and manage all HR functions including payroll, employee onboarding, benefits administration, compliance, a…

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HR DIRECTOR, GLOBAL Q&R & R&D (HYBRID)

McCormick & Company · Hunt Valley, MD
$121.9k - $219.41k

employees – all 14,000 of us across the world – are what makes this company a great place to work. We are looking to hire an HR DIRECTOR, GLOBAL Q&R & R&D immediately in a Hybrid (50/50) capacity at our Global Headquarte…

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Human Resources Generalist

W. R. Grace & Co. · Baltimore, MD
$81.8k - $112.47k

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 comprehen…

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Recruiter

Elite Technical · Baltimore, MD · Temporary

pipelines and ensure accurate recruiting documentation. - Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills, with the ability to partner effectively with hiring managers, HR Business Partners, and candidates whil…

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Senior HR Generalist - Baltimore, MD

Compass Group · Baltimore, MD
$80k - $85k

annually. Job Summary Job Summary: Working as a Senior HR Manager, you will support numerous Human Resource functions to... ...designation strongly preferred. Three plus years human resources generalist experience requir…

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HR & Operations Coordinator

Lib's Grill · Baltimore, MD · Full-time

experiences across the region. As the team grows and the event calendar fills, the infrastructure behind our people has to keep pace. The HR & Operations Coordinator owns the people systems that keep this team running: h…

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Human Resources Specialist II

Johns Hopkins Medicine · Baltimore, MD · Full-time
$28.9 - $47.71 per hour

and development, and project management. The Human Resources Specialist II is responsible for having a general knowledge of multiple HR functional areas, applicable policies, procedures, and legal compliance. The Special…

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Director of Human Resources

Maryland Masonic Homes · Cockeysville, MD

The Director of Human Resources ( HR) provides executive-level leadership and guidance to the organizations HR and payroll operations and is responsible for setting, enforcing, and evaluating legally compliant human reso…

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Sr. Human Resources Business Partner

Johns Hopkins Medicine · Baltimore, MD · Full-time
$44.81 - $71.7 per hour

core values in all actions, will execute The Johns Hopkins people initiatives, providing great internal customer support, and driving HR functional excellence and process improvement. This role serves as a senior member…

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What hr generalists earn in Baltimore

Hourly first — that's how the offer arrives

ExperienceHourlyAnnual, full-time
Entry level $25–$33 $52k–$68k
Mid level $33–$43 $68k–$89k
Senior $40–$53 $84k–$110k

Adjusted for the Baltimore market from national ranges.

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What employers ask for

The skills these listings keep naming

Onboarding and offboardingBenefits administrationHRIS data managementEmployment law basicsEmployee relations supportRecruiting coordinationPolicy and handbook upkeepPayroll coordinationConfidentiality
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Interview questions worth rehearsing

With the thing the interviewer is actually listening for

What parts of HR have you owned versus supported?

Be precise: owned onboarding and benefits enrollment, supported investigations and reviews, for example. Honest scoping builds trust and sets you up to grow.

How do you handle an employee who comes to you with a sensitive complaint?

Show that you listen without promising outcomes, explain the process, document carefully, and escalate appropriately while limiting who knows.

Walk me through how you run onboarding for a new hire.

Cover the full arc from offer acceptance to day thirty: paperwork and systems, first-day experience, and check-ins. Mention anything you improved.

How do you keep employee records accurate and compliant?

Mention HRIS hygiene habits, retention rules, separating medical files, and periodic audits of I-9s and required documentation.

Tell me about a time you had to interpret a policy for a gray-area situation.

Show judgment: you read the policy's intent, checked precedent for consistency, consulted your manager or counsel when needed, and documented the decision.

How do you handle open enrollment season?

Describe planning backward from deadlines, clear employee communication, coordinating with brokers, and cleaning up data so payroll deductions land correctly.

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Resume tips that move the needle

For hr generalists specifically — generic advice costs you here

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State the employee population you supported and whether you were the sole HR presence or part of a team.

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List the full spread of functions you touched, then flag the two or three you owned outright.

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Name your HRIS and payroll systems specifically, since generalist roles lean heavily on systems work.

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Quantify administrative outcomes, like onboarding cycles run, open enrollments completed, or audit findings closed.

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Include compliance specifics you have handled, such as I-9 audits, FMLA tracking, or handbook rewrites.

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Where this role goes

Typical progression

01 HR Coordinator
02 HR Generalist
03 Senior HR Generalist
04 HR Manager
05 HR Business Partner
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