HR Generalist & Payroll Specialist (Temporary)

Lee Hecht Harrison

Baltimore, MD

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$30–$34 Per Hour
SKILLS
Administrative Management, Administrative Skills, Auditing, Business Administration, Corporate Policies, Cross-Functional, Customer Support/Service, Data Quality, Detail Oriented, Documentation, Employee Benefits, HRIS/HRMS, Human Resources, Leadership, Maintain Compliance, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft Word, Multitasking, Onboarding, Operations, Organizational Skills, Payroll Administration, People Management, Policy Development, Process Improvement, Record Keeping, Records Management, Regulations, Team Player, Time Management
LOCATION
Baltimore, MD
POSTED
1 day ago

Human Resources Generalist (Temporary)

Position Overview

LHH is seeking a motivated Human Resources Generalist to provide comprehensive HR support during a temporary assignment. This position plays an integral role in delivering high-quality human resources services, supporting payroll administration, and ensuring efficient execution of daily HR operations. The successful candidate will be a proactive team player with excellent organizational skills, a strong customer-service mindset, and the ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining confidentiality.

Key Responsibilities

  • Support a broad range of human resources activities throughout the employee lifecycle, including onboarding, employee records management, and HR administration.

  • Coordinate new hire onboarding activities, ensuring all required documentation, system access, and orientation processes are completed accurately and on schedule.

  • Assist with payroll administration by reviewing payroll data, researching discrepancies, processing adjustments, and ensuring employee records are current and accurate.

  • Manage employment verification requests and maintain compliance with company policies and applicable regulations.

  • Administer unemployment claims by gathering required documentation, responding to agency requests, and tracking claim activity.

  • Serve as a primary point of contact for employee HR inquiries, providing timely guidance or directing requests to the appropriate team members.

  • Prepare recurring HR reports, maintain personnel records, and support data accuracy within the Human Resources Information System (HRIS).

  • Assist with policy administration, employee communications, benefits-related documentation, and other HR programs as needed.

  • Collaborate with HR leadership on special projects, process improvements, audits, and other departmental initiatives to support organizational goals.

Qualifications

  • Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.

  • Minimum of 2-4 years of experience in Human Resources, HR administration, or a related role with exposure to multiple functional areas.

  • Experience supporting payroll processing, payroll auditing, or payroll administration is preferred.

  • Working knowledge of HRIS, experience with UKG Pro or similar HR/payroll platforms is highly desirable.

  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel, Word, and Outlook.

  • Strong organizational skills with exceptional attention to detail and the ability to manage competing priorities in a deadline-driven environment.

  • Knowledge of employment practices, payroll procedures, and applicable federal and state employment regulations is preferred.

Pay Details: $30.00 to $34.00 per hour

Search managed by: Marissa Moore

Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

Military connected talent encouraged to apply

To read our Candidate Privacy Information Statement, which explains how we will use your information, please navigate to https://www.lhh.com/us/en/candidate-privacy

The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:

  • The California Fair Chance Act
  • Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance
  • Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers
  • San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance

Massachusetts Candidates Only: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

About the Company

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Lee Hecht Harrison