HR Coordinator
Elkridge, MD - USA
Job Summary
HR Generalist
Full Time On-Site
Salary: $62000 - $68000
Who We Are
Planet Aid is a mission-driven nonprofit dedicated to helping people and communities thrive. We believe that a great organization starts with great people - and our HR team is at the heart of making that happen. If youre someone who genuinely cares about the employee experience and wants to make a real impact every day wed love to meet you!
The Opportunity
Were looking for an experienced people-centered HR Generalist to join our team. Reporting directly to the HR Manager youll be a trusted resource for employees at all levels - handling everything from onboarding to benefits administration to compliance. Youll bring warmth and professionalism to every interaction balancing employee goodwill with business goals.
What Youll Do
- Own the full onboarding experience - coordinating across departments to make every new hires first day exceptional
- Serve as the go-to HR resource for employees and managers on policies benefits and HR processes
- Administer benefits programs (medical dental COBRA etc.) including enrollment billing reconciliation and employee education
- Maintain accurate HR records and ensure compliance with I-9 requirements and all applicable employment laws
- Track mandatory and non-mandatory training completion and conduct periodic HR file audits
- Handle unemployment insurance claims and assist with employee relations matters
- Monitor and report on employee satisfaction trends flagging issues proactively to leadership
- Support planning for company events such as benefits fairs recognition events and team celebrations
- Contribute to the development and rollout of Planet Aids HR policies
- Create in-house videos and materials that help employees understand their benefits clearly
What Were Looking For
- 2 years of HR generalist experience - youve done this work and done it well
- Associates degree in Human Resources Business Administration or a related field (or equivalent experience)
- Solid knowledge of employment law benefits administration and HR best practices
- A warm professional communication style - you connect easily with people at all levels
- strong organizational skills and attention to detail; you keep records clean and compliance tight
- ability to handle sensitive information with discretion and sound judgment
- comfort working both independently and collaboratively in a team environment
- Proficiency with HRIS and payroll systems; experience with benefit carriers (BCBS Voya USAble etc.) is a plus
Compensation & Benefits
Salary Range: $62000 - $68000 annually commensurate with experience
- Comprehensive health dental and vision coverage
- Retirement savings plan
- Paid time off and company holidays
- A collaborative mission-driven workplace where your work genuinely matters
Work Environment
This is a full-time office-based role. Youll work in a professional office setting alongside a collaborative HR team. Planet Aid values teamwork mutual support and a clean respectful workplace for everyone.
Required Experience:
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About Company
Discover how Planet Aid, a nonprofit organization, transforms textile reuse into sustainable community development. Join our global mission.