Human Resources Generalist

Job Details: Job Location: Aberdeen Office

• Aberdeen, MD, Position Type: Full Time, Salary Range: $50000.00 - $75000.00Salary/year, Travel Percentage: Negligible, Job Category: Human Resources, Harford Bank is hiriing A HUMAN Resources Generalist Build a career where people, integrity, and community come first.

About the Role

The Human Resources Generalist supports Harford Bank’s workforce strategy by administering core HR programs, strengthening employment compliance, enhancing the team member experience, and partnering with stakeholders to support recruitment, onboarding, benefits, HRIS, and policy administration. Guided by “The Harford Bank Way,” this role reinforces the Bank’s core values through ethical decision-making, responsive service, community-minded leadership, and consistent partnership with team members, managers, customers, and community stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

Core Responsibilities Models Harford Bank’s Core Values and Vision in daily work, decision-making, and interactions with team members and leaders. Administers and supports HR programs which may include compensation, benefits, leave, employee relations, performance and talent management, recognition, morale, and workplace health and safety.

Maintains current knowledge of HR best practices, employment law, regulatory developments, and HR technology; communicates relevant implications and applies updates to HR policies, practices, and resources. Supports the development and implementation of HR strategies and initiatives aligned with Harford Bank’s business objectives.

Recruitment and Onboarding Partners with the Director of Human Resources to develop and execute recruitment strategies that attract, assess, and retain qualified talent. Represents Harford Bank at job fairs and community events to support recruiting visibility and community outreach. Coordinates candidate interviews, reference checks, and background screening processes in alignment with hiring standards.

Facilitates onboarding for new hires, including orientation, required documentation, and initial training coordination. HRIS and Payroll Administration Processes biweekly payroll and maintains up-to-date, accurate information within the HRIS system. Troubleshoots anomalies in the Payroll/HRIS system, working with the vendor to resolve issues.

Assists with HRIS optimization, including workflows, upgrades, and new features.

Benefits

Administration Administers Team Member benefits programs, including health insurance and leave programs. Responds to Team Member benefits inquiries and resolves or escalates issues to ensure timely service and accurate information. Coordinates open enrollment activities, benefits communications, and related documentation.

Enters enrollments throughout the year in vendor portals. Employee Relations Serves as an initial point of contact for team member inquiries and workplace concerns, escalating matters as appropriate. Promotes a respectful, inclusive, and values-driven workplace culture. Compliance and Policy Management Supports compliance with applicable federal, state, and local employment laws, regulations, and internal HR standards.

Maintains Team Member handbooks, HR policies, and related resources to support accuracy, consistency, and compliance. Participates in HR audits and internal reviews to verify adherence to policies, procedures, and documentation requirements. Ready to Make an Impact? If you are passionate about supporting team members, strengthening their experience, and living out “The Harford Bank Way,” we encourage you to apply and help us build a respectful, inclusive, and values-driven workplace.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field preferred. Minimum of three years of progressive experience in a human resources role. Payroll processing is strongly preferred. Strong working knowledge of HR laws, regulations, policies, and compliance practices. Excellent written, verbal, interpersonal, and consultative communication skills.

Demonstrated ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with sound judgment and discretion. Proficiency with HRIS or HR software platforms and Microsoft Office applications. SHRM-CP or PHR certification preferred but not required.