5+ years of progressive HR experience, including at least 2 years owning benefits administration
Proven experience leading complex employee relations cases
Working knowledge of FMLA, ADA, ACA, COBRA, and ERISA; multi-state experience preferred
Payroll experience preferred
High emotional intelligence, with the ability to stay calm, fair, and discreet in difficult situations
Strong written and verbal communication; comfortable advising managers and leadership
Manufacturing, aerospace, or regulated-industry experience preferred
Bachelor's degree in HR, Business, or a related field, or equivalent experience required; SHRM-CP/SCP or PHR/SPHR preferred
Responsibilities
Own all benefits programs across Colorado and Maryland, leading annual renewal and open enrollment
Lead employee relations for the Maryland site, including performance and disciplinary matters
Manage FMLA, state leave, disability, and workers' compensation cases from intake to return to work
Support the HR Director with Maryland payroll, including PTO and timesheet approvals
Track required training and certifications, ensuring compliance with federal and Maryland employment law
Run new hire onboarding and orientation, improving the onboarding process
Lead engagement and recognition programs, using feedback to recommend retention improvements
Partner with the Talent team on local recruiting, defining role requirements and participating in interviews
Benefits
Comprehensive benefits administration across multiple states
Opportunity to lead and influence employee engagement and retention programs
Autonomy in handling complex HR matters
Collaboration with leadership on compliance and culture initiatives
Professional development opportunities in HR training and systems management
Full Job Description
Human Resources Manager Location: Reisterstown, MD (On-site) Reports to: Human Resources Director
Job Summary The HR Manager is the on-site HR lead for our Maryland facility and owns benefits administration across the company (Colorado and Maryland). This role handles complex employee relations matters independently and partners with the HR Director and site leadership on people issues, compliance, and culture. It is an individual contributor role suited to an experienced HR professional who works well with autonomy and high-stakes conversations.
Core Responsibilities
Benefits Ownership (Company-Wide): Own all benefits programs across Colorado and Maryland. Lead annual renewal and open enrollment with the broker and carriers. Manage eligibility, carrier and vendor relationships, and compliance with federal and multi-state requirements.
Employee Relations: Lead employee relations for the Maryland site, including performance and disciplinary matters, conflict resolution, and accommodation requests. Coach managers through difficult conversations and document cases thoroughly. Use sound judgment and high emotional intelligence to resolve sensitive issues fairly and consistently.
Leave Management: Manage FMLA, state leave, disability, and workers' compensation cases from intake to return to work.
Payroll Support: Support the HR Director with Maryland payroll. Enter PTO, holidays, bonuses, and reimbursements, and help with timesheet approvals and corrections. Confirm new hires have completed their tax withholding forms before payroll is processed.
Compliance & Training: Track required training and certifications, including safety and AS9100. Help build HR training programs, including management training on topics like documentation, coaching, and handling employee issues. Keep HR practices compliant with federal and Maryland employment law.
Onboarding: Run new hire onboarding and orientation. Improve and build out the onboarding process so new hires are set up for success from day one.
Engagement & Retention: Lead engagement and recognition programs at the Maryland site. Use exit interview feedback, turnover data, and employee input to find retention risks and recommend improvements.
Talent Acquisition: Partner with the Talent team and hiring managers on local recruiting. Help define role requirements, screen candidates, and take part in interviews. Represent the company at local career fairs and community events.
HR Systems & Data: Maintain data accuracy in BambooHR and PayPro. Use HR data to spot trends and recommend improvements. Use AI tools and Microsoft Office to work efficiently.
Qualifications
5+ years of progressive HR experience, including at least 2 years owning benefits administration
Proven experience leading complex employee relations cases
Working knowledge of FMLA, ADA, ACA, COBRA, and ERISA; multi-state experience preferred
Payroll experience preferred
High emotional intelligence, with the ability to stay calm, fair, and discreet in difficult situations
Strong written and verbal communication; comfortable advising managers and leadership
Manufacturing, aerospace, or regulated-industry experience preferred
Bachelor's degree in HR, Business, or a related field, or equivalent experience required; SHRM-CP/SCP or PHR/SPHR preferred
Physical Requirements
Prolonged periods of sitting and computer work
Occasional lifting up to 15 lbs
Ability to move throughout the Reisterstown facility, including the production floor
To adhere to U.S. Government international trade regulations, applicant must be a U.S. Citizen.
