Human Resource Generalist – Associate
American Institute of Physics
full-time
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Location Type: Hybrid
Location: College Park • Maryland • United States
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Salary
💰 $66,660 - $73,326 per year
About the role
- Support the overall employee experience through hands on HR activities that directly impact employee engagement, satisfaction, and wellbeing.
- Serve as the first point of contact for employee questions, providing timely and helpful guidance related to HR policies, benefits, and workplace practices.
- Coordinate and manage onboarding activities to ensure new employees feel welcomed, informed, and prepared to begin their roles successfully.
- Lead recruiting efforts for all intern positions.
- Provide responsive and accurate support to both internal and external stakeholders while maintaining professionalism and strict confidentiality.
- Participate in and lead sessions in employee meetings, actively engage with employees across the organization, and help plan and lead employee engagement activities/events throughout the year.
- Accurately enter and maintain employee data in ADP Workforce Now, carefully reviewing and validating information against source documentation and established guidelines.
- Support the full employee lifecycle including recruiting, onboarding, engagement initiatives, benefits administration, offboarding, and retirement transitions.
- Review and verify detailed monthly invoicing related to benefits programs and service providers.
- Maintain and update Talent & Culture team project activities in Monday.com, ensuring accurate tracking, visibility, and transparency of project progress across the team.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field required.
- 5+ years of experience as an HR Generalist within a midsize or complex organization.
- Solid understanding of benefits administration, including familiarity with federal and state regulations affecting HR practices.
- Strong proficiency with HRIS platforms, preferably ADP Workforce Now.
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment, while quickly building relationships and effectively engaging with employees at all levels, both in-person and virtually.
Benefits
- generous paid time off
- medical/dental/vision coverage
- an annual retirement contribution of 10% of base pay
- tuition assistance
- commuter benefits
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.
Hard Skills & Tools
HR Generalistbenefits administrationemployee onboardingemployee engagementdata entryinvoicingemployee lifecycle management
Soft Skills
communicationrelationship buildingprofessionalismconfidentialityengagementleadership
Certifications
Bachelor’s degree in Human ResourcesBachelor’s degree in Business Administration