We are looking for a proactive HR Generalist to support talent acquisition and core HR activities for a non-profit organization. This is a contract opportunity with the potential for a permanent role for someone who can quickly step into a fast-paced, on-site environment and drive recruiting efforts for high-volume roles while maintaining a strong candidate experience. The ideal candidate brings sound judgment, strong follow-through, and the ability to manage both relationship-based recruiting and administrative HR processes with minimal supervision.
Responsibilities:
- Drive full-cycle recruitment activities for high-priority openings, with a strong focus on direct care and other frontline positions.
- Build and maintain active communication with applicants by screening talent, coordinating interviews, managing feedback, and supporting offer delivery throughout the recruitment process.
- Create a positive candidate journey by providing timely updates, personalized follow-up, and consistent engagement from initial contact through onboarding.
- Strengthen talent pipelines by working with colleges, internship programs, and community-based partners while identifying new sourcing channels to expand reach.
- Prepare and process onboarding documents, onboarding materials, and other employment-related records with a high degree of accuracy and organization.
- Track candidate activity, maintain recruiting data, and ensure administrative steps are completed within expected timelines.
- Partner with hiring leaders to support staffing needs across varied shifts and scheduling requirements.
- Apply HR best practices and knowledge of employment regulations to support compliant recruiting and staffing decisions.
- Contribute to broader HR operations and provide support for future team growth as organizational needs evolve.
- 3+ years of experience in human resources, talent acquisition, or full-cycle recruiting.
- Background recruiting for high-volume, frontline, or mission-driven workforces is strongly preferred.
- Demonstrated ability to work independently, prioritize competing demands, and take ownership of urgent hiring needs.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to build trust with candidates, managers, and external partners.
- Experience handling onboarding, HR administration, and employment documentation with close attention to detail.
- Working knowledge of labor law, employee relations, and general HR compliance practices.
- Proficiency with HR systems, LinkedIn, Microsoft Excel, and standard recruiting tools.
- Availability to work on-site in Catonsville, Maryland, Monday through Friday.