HR Specialist

HR Specialist

You may know McCormick as a leader in herbs, spices, seasonings, and condiments – and we're always looking for new people to bring their unique flavor to our team. McCormick employees – all 14,000 of us across the world – are what makes this company a great place to work.

We are looking to hire an HR Specialist immediately in a Hybrid (50/50) capacity at our Global Headquarters in Hunt Valley, Maryland.

What We Bring To The Table:

The best people deserve the best rewards. In addition to the benefits you'd expect from a global leader (401k, health insurance, paid time off, etc.) we also offer:

• Competitive compensation
• Career growth opportunities
• Flexibility and support for diverse life stages and choices
• Wellbeing programs including physical, mental and financial wellness
• Tuition assistance

About the Role – HR Specialist

As an HR Specialist supporting the Global HR Service Desk, you will be responsible for responding to employee inquiries, ensuring accurate and timely resolution of HR-related issues, and escalating complex cases when needed. You will also play a key role in knowledge management and process improvement, supporting HR with a global impact.

This is a great opportunity for someone who is detail-oriented, service-minded, and eager to grow their HR career in a collaborative, international environment.

What You'll Do

• Join our global team, serving as the first point of contact for employees globally, providing guidance on HR policies, procedures, and programs.
• Resolve employee inquiries across areas such as benefits, vacation, personal data changes, HR documents and HR systems.
• Accurately document cases and maintain records in the HR ticketing system.
• Provide phone support to our employees and retirees in USA and Canada.
• Support the creation and maintenance of global knowledge base articles and HR documentation.
• Collaborate with HR colleagues across regions to ensure consistent and accurate service delivery.
• Escalate complex cases to senior HR staff or global Centers of Excellence (COEs) as appropriate.
• Participate in HR process improvements and training initiatives.

What We're Looking For

• College Degree preferred.
• 0-2 years of experience with HR or call center.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with a customer-focused mindset.
• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion.
• Solid organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Experience in HR systems or ticketing systems will be an asset.
• Familiarity with US employment laws and HR practices will be an asset.

McCormick & Company is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

As a general policy, McCormick does not offer employment visa sponsorships upon hire or in the future.

Base Salary: $63,250 - $110,680

Base salary compensation will be determined based on factors such as geographic location, skills, education, experience for this role, and/or internal equity of our current employees as part of any final offer. This position is also eligible to participate in McCormick's Incentive Bonus (MIB) Plan. In addition to a competitive compensation package, permanent employees of McCormick are eligible for our extensive Total Rewards programs that include:

• Comprehensive health plans covering medical, vision, dental, life and disability benefits
• Family-friendly benefits such as paid parental leave, fertility benefits, Employee Assistance Program, and caregiver support
• Retirement and investment programs including 401(k) and profit-sharing plans

Why Work At McCormick?

United by flavor. Driven by results.

As a McCormick employee you'll be empowered to focus on more than your individual responsibilities. You'll have the opportunity to be part of something bigger than yourself—to have a say in where the company is going and how it's growing.

Between our passion for flavor, our 130-year history of leadership and integrity, the competitive and comprehensive benefits we offer, and our culture, which is built on respect and opportunities for growth, there are many reasons to join us at McCormick.