Human Resources (HR) Generalist

Description

About The SEED School of Maryland

The SEED School of Maryland is a statewide, public, college-preparatory boarding school that opened in August 2008. The School educates and boards 400 students in grades six through twelve. The SEED School is an extraordinary educational opportunity for students across the state to receive a tuition-free, college-preparatory, boarding education.

The SEED School of Maryland combines a rigorous and engaging academic curriculum with life skills and enrichment activities to provide students with a thoughtfully balanced learning and living experience. Students and their families commit to a seven-year educational program that offers small class sizes, high quality teaching and learning experiences, mentoring, community service, and extracurricular activities such as sports and arts. The SEED School is centered around its character values: compassion, self-discipline, integrity, respect for oneself and others, responsibility, honesty, and self-determination. The SEED School staff are in partnership with parents, families, and communities to guide and support student success. The School follows a typical academic school year calendar.

About the Role The HR Generalist plays a central role in supporting the employee experience at SEED Maryland. Working closely with HR leadership, you will support recruitment and onboarding, benefits administration, HRIS maintenance, employee support, and compliance responsibilities. This role is ideal for an organized and responsive HR professional who thrives in a mission-focused environment grounded in service and collaboration.

Requirements

What You Will Do
• Assist with recruitment, including drafting job postings, screening resumes, managing interview schedules, and communicating with candidates.
• Support onboarding by processing background checks, E-Verify, and documentation; assist with new hire orientation; and maintain employee files.
• Administer employee benefits and support leave management, including FMLA and short-term disability.
• Maintain employee information in the HRIS and support reporting and compliance requirements.
• Respond to employee inquiries, communicate policy updates, and support HR communications.
• Assist in training documentation, support the performance evaluation cycle, and contribute to employee engagement efforts.
• Support continuous improvement of HR services and participate in recruitment or school events as needed.

What We’re Looking For

 Required:
• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources or a related field.
• Three to five years of HR experience.
• Strong communication, attention to detail, and time management skills.
• Ability to manage sensitive information with professionalism and discretion.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Google Workspace.
• Alignment with SEED Maryland’s mission and values.

Preferred:
• HR experience in a school or educational environment.
• HR certifications (SHRM-CP, PHR).
• Experience with HRIS platforms.

What SEED Maryland Offers
• A mission-driven environment dedicated to serving students across Maryland.
• A collaborative HR team focused on stewardship, consistency, and transparency.
• Opportunities to support and improve workflows and school-wide systems.
• Professional development and advancement within the HR function.
• The opportunity to work with a committed team in a unique public boarding school setting.

How to Apply
Submit your resume and a brief statement of interest. We welcome HR professionals who are committed to strengthening employee support and enhancing the staff experience in meaningful, positive ways.