HR Coordinator

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Date: Mar 18, 2026

Location: Baltimore, MD, US, 21226

Company: W. R. Grace & Co.

Annual Wage Range: $60,152.00  - $82,709.00 
Other Compensation:  Eligibility for the Short-Term Incentive program and other applicable bonuses 
Benefits: U.S. Employee Benefits Summary (grace.com)

Grace, a Standard Industries company, is a leading global supplier of catalysts, engineered materials and fine chemicals. We provide innovative products, technologies and services which our customers use to manufacture everyday products like renewable fuels, pharmaceuticals, toothpaste, cosmetics, food packaging, beer, edible oils and more. Our thousands of employees help shape a better future at our global headquarters in Columbia, MD and locations worldwide.

Job Description

WR Grace is seeking an HR Coordinator for our Baltimore/Curtis Bay, MD Plant. This person will report to the site HR Manager and perform the following key responsibilities: 

Responsibilities

  • Responsible for all aspects of hourly Recruiting at the Curtis Bay Plant as well as the Cabot Warehouse, including Operations and Maintenance recruiting. 
  • Promote positive employee relations by aiding employees with basic inquiries related to employment practices, benefits, payroll, and policies. Provides direction to resources, escalates issues and follows up as required. 
  • Provides basic coaching and counsel to employees, Supervisors, and Managers on company policies and practices.
  • Supports hiring activities through applicant phone screening, testing, interviewing, reference checks, and job offers. 
  • Coordinates and participates in new hire orientation and on-boarding processes including document verification, preparation of new hire materials, and facilitation of orientation sessions.
  • Enters and maintains accurate data in the human resources information system.  
  • Utilizes HRIS tools to prepare reports and analyze data to aid in decision making.
  • Maintains job descriptions, postings, and other frequently used information in a document management system.
  • Supports internal job posting and bid award process.
  • Monitors and maintains documentation related to new hire performance evaluations.
  • Maintains traditional personnel records and electronic data. 

Physical Requirements and Environment

  • Must be able to stand, walk, sit, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, and climb stairs and ladders over 100 ft.
  • Must be willing to wear PPE (Personal Protective equipment) including but not limited to hard hat, protective eyewear, steel-toed boots, hearing protection, Level A suit, full face respirator

Required Qualifications

  • Associates Degree (or 2 years of college level coursework) or a combination of education and relevant work experience. 
  • 5 years experience in HR/Admin Tasks, preferably in a manufacturing setting.
  • Must demonstrate integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality.
  • Ability to affectively build collaborative work relationships and communicate effectively across the organization. 
  • Strong organizational and time management skills that deliver timely results.
  • Attentive to details, accuracy, and quality of work product.
  • Strong knowledge of Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
  • Ability to prioritize tasks and work independently, but also collaboratively with others. 
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills along with facilitation/presentation skills 
  • Desire and ability to develop key competencies and skills for continued professional growth.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Strong knowledge of Kronos and SAP/Success factors
  • 2+ years of Recruiting experience. 
  • Bachelor’s Degree
  • HR Certifications

Benefits

  • Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
  • Life Insurance and Disability
  • Grace Wellness Program
  • Flexible Workplace
  • Retirement Plans 
  • 401(k) Company Match 
  • Paid Vacation and Holidays
  • Parental Leave (salaried only)
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Company Donation Match Program
  • U.S. Employee Benefits Summary (grace.com) 

Grace is not accepting unsolicited assistance from search firms for this employment opportunity. Please, no phone calls or emails. All resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at Grace via email, the Internet or in any form and/or method without a valid written search agreement in place for this position will be deemed the sole property of Grace. No fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired by Grace as a result of the referral or through other means.


Nearest Major Market: Baltimore