HR Generalist
$50,000–$65,000 year
HybridSparks, Maryland, United States
Job Summary
Partner with the Director, Human Resources to provide end-to-end HR support across operations, recruitment, payroll, benefits, and employee relations. Manage the full-cycle hiring process, maintain accurate employee data in ADP HRIS, and interpret employment laws to ensure compliance. Prepare bi-weekly payroll, oversee benefits administration, and facilitate onboarding and offboarding while analyzing turnover patterns. Support policy development, training initiatives, and employee engagement projects to align with the organization's mission. Work in a hybrid environment in Sparks, MD, with flexibility for occasional weekend events.
Required Qualifications
- 3 to 5 years of experience in human resources providing administrative and employee facing support in multiple areas of the discipline, including, but not limited to recruitment, benefits administration, payroll, training, employee relations, and performance management
- Professional in Human Resources (PHR) or Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR) certification a plus
- Previous work experience in a non-profit, association, or other member-based organization a plus
- Experience maintaining data and navigating HRIS systems with the ability to train users
- Strong knowledge of multi-state payroll processing, payroll tax regulations and compliance, and payroll controls, including end-to-end payroll processing with the ability to research and resolve discrepancies
- This includes payroll accounting, reconciliation, and general ledger entry knowledge and experience
- Experience using ADP Workforce Now a plus
- Ability to maintain confidentiality, provide excellent customer service, and build trusted and effective working relationships with employees at all levels of the organization
- Ability to actively listen and understand the facts, see the big picture, and understand potential impact on employees/departments/organization to conduct risk analysis for effective management and conflict resolution
- Ability to conduct research for purposes of policy development and other HR related organizational projects
- This includes taking a proactive approach to your professional development to stay up to date on changes and trends in the field of HR and employment law
- Intermediate to advanced knowledge of Microsoft 365 products, specifically Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
- Experience with Salesforce a plus
- Applicant tracking system (ATS) experience a plus
- Strong organizational skills, ability to multi-task, problem solve, meet required deadlines, and exceptional attention to detail and follow up/through skills
- Strong communication skills, including written, verbal, and interpersonal
- This includes the ability to explain things in an easy-to-understand manner
- Ability to exercise discretion and understanding how to handle confidential information
- Ability to work both independently and as part of a collaborative team in a hybrid (in-office/remote work) environment in a fast-paced, 'roll up your sleeves' environment to deliver results
- Energetic and proactive 'go-getter' with the ability to present a professional 'customer first' persona to build relationships and establish credibility and trust
- Willingness to be flexible with work schedule to work occasional nights and/or weekends to support USA Lacrosse events in support of our mission as needed
- Willingness to learn about the sport of lacrosse and appreciate the need to develop, grow, and fuel the growth of the sport with diversity, inclusion, and equity in mind
- Ability to align with USA Lacrosse's Mission, Vision, and Values to support our initiatives and organizational goals
- This position is generally expected to work Monday through Friday from 8:30am to 5:00pm
- occasionally requires longer hours or weekend work as related to events and other business needs
- This is a hybrid position and works from the headquarters office in Sparks, MD three (3) days a week
- with the flexibility to work from home two (2) days a week
Desired Qualifications
- Professional in Human Resources (PHR) or Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR) certification a plus
- Previous work experience in a non-profit, association, or other member-based organization a plus
- Experience using ADP Workforce Now a plus
- Experience with Salesforce a plus
- Applicant tracking system (ATS) experience a plus
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