HUMAN RESOURCES - HR GENERALIST

Columbia Association, headquartered in Howard County, Maryland, is known for engaging our diverse community, cultivating a unique sense of place, and enhancing the quality of life in Columbia, Maryland, all thanks to the efforts of our remarkable team members. If you share in our passion for teamwork and our vision, we want you to fast-forward your career with us at Columbia Association. WHY YOU SHOULD APPLY? CA offers a positive and fun work environment; competitive pay; and a generous benefits package, including health, dental, and vision coverage; 401(k) retirement saving plan with CA contributing 6% of the team member’s salary and more if eligible.

Reporting to the Human Resources Manager, the Human Resources Generalist provides professional level support in various functional areas including but not limited to leave management, benefits administration, recruiting and onboarding, workers’ compensation, recognition programs, compliance, employee records, compensation and classification, and employee relations. The incumbent is expected to collaborate with the HR team to ensure a high level of service delivery to internal stakeholders utilizing CA’s Support Hub for HR and may perform other duties, as assigned. This role requires the ability to work collaboratively and take direction from long-serving HR team members on a day-to-day basis. The Human Resources Generalist will assist in the Columbia Association’s mission of attracting and retaining top talent.

Education And/or Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in human resources or business administration required.
• A minimum of 4 years of HR experience in an HR department is required.
  
  

Preferred

• HR Certification (SHRM-CP or PHR)
  
  

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal, negotiation, and conflict resolution skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
• Ability to work collaboratively within an HR team and to take direction from long-serving team members.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and to delegate them when appropriate.
• Ability to act with integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality.
• Thorough knowledge of employment-related laws and regulations.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
• Proficiency with or the ability to quickly learn the organization’s HRIS.
  
  

Columbia Association is an equal employment opportunity employer. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified individuals without regard to the following legally protected characteristics: race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, military/veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state or federal law. EOE/ADA. We encourage applications from candidates who can contribute to the diversity of our organization. Over and above non-discrimination, CA’s mission includes engaging our diverse community and meeting the evolving needs of a dynamic and inclusive community. That’s why we welcome folks of diverse or marginalized backgrounds and abilities to apply to become part of the CA team.