We are partnering with our client to identify a Human Resources Generalist to work at our client's facility in the Baltimore, Curtis Bay area.  This is a long term, indefinite length opportunity with the potential to move into a full time role. 

Compensation is between $40 and $45 per hour.

Job Description
We are hiring an experienced Human Resource Generalist to join our onsite HR team at our Baltimore/Curtis Bay, MD manufacturing site.  You will be involved with full life cycle recruiting, onboarding processes, HR projects and programs, training, labor relations/employee relations, and investigations.  This position requires excellent organizational skills, and the ability to handle sensitive information confidentially. 
Responsibilities

• Provides general human resources services for the organization to include labor/employee relations, recruitment, staff development and succession planning, and administration of company policies.
• Work closely with managers to gain a comprehensive understanding of the company’s hiring needs and meet competitive hiring goals and expectations.
• Manage the full recruiting lifecycle across a variety of open roles helping management find, hire, and retain quality talent.
• Proposes, develops various human resources policies and procedures.
• Participates in employee career development, discussing careers paths with line managers and recommending suitable candidates for promotion. 
• Responsible for aspects of labor relations to include administering labor policies, participation in contract negotiations, interpretation of the collective bargaining agreement, and coordinating the grievance process as outlined in the collective bargaining agreement.
• Responsible for employee relations to include providing advice and counsel on personnel issues, investigating and responding to employee concerns/questions, Supports employee communications functions.
• Management of Employee Leave Programs
• Conducts research, assimilates data and creates appropriate reports for HR metrics.
• Conduct training for line management in areas of expertise.
• Recommends new approaches, policies and procedures to effect continual improvements at the Site.
• Assures environmental compliance and a safe working environment for employees at the Site.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

• BS in Human Resources or related field
• 3+ years professional experience supporting a diverse employee population, to include exempt and union personnel.
• Experience with HRIS systems, preferably SAP Success Factors.
• Excellent communications skills to include written and verbal communications as well as active listening.
• Interpersonal savvy to work effectively with diverse groups of people.
• Exhibits sound and accurate judgment skills as well as ability to make appropriate, timely decisions.

• Prior experience working in a manufacturing setting.
• Kronos experience
• Results and action-oriented approach to work.
• Leadership of focused projects.
• Functional knowledge of online HR tools and resources.
• Creative approaches to challenges, opportunities and problem solving..
• Professional in Human Resources Certification.