HR Generalist

Lee Hecht Harrison
  • Grand Rapids, MI
  • $50,000–$68,000 Per Year
21 days ago

Job Description

We are seeking a proactive and people-focused HR Generalist to support a broad range of human resources functions including employee relations, benefits administration, recruitment, onboarding, compliance, performance management, and HR operations. This role is ideal for a well-rounded HR professional who enjoys partnering with employees and leadership to create a positive and productive workplace environment.

Key Responsibilities

  • Manage full-cycle recruiting, including sourcing, interviewing, hiring, and onboarding new employees.

  • Serve as a point of contact for employee relations matters, providing guidance and support to employees and managers.

  • Administer employee benefits programs, enrollments, changes, and employee inquiries.

  • Maintain accurate employee records and ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws.

  • Coordinate performance review processes and assist with employee development initiatives.

  • Process personnel actions, including new hires, terminations, promotions, and transfers.

  • Assist with policy development, implementation, and communication.

  • Support payroll coordination and ensure HR data integrity within HRIS systems.

  • Facilitate employee onboarding and offboarding programs.

  • Participate in HR projects and initiatives designed to improve employee engagement and operational efficiency.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field preferred.

  • 3+ years of Human Resources experience in an HR Generalist or similar role.

  • Strong understanding of employment laws and HR best practices.

  • Experience with recruitment, employee relations, benefits administration, and compliance.

  • Proficiency with HRIS systems and Microsoft Office Suite.

  • Excellent interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills.

  • Ability to handle confidential information with professionalism and discretion.

  • SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, PHR, or similar certification preferred.

Preferred Experience

  • Multi-state employment law knowledge.

  • Experience supporting employee engagement and retention initiatives.

  • Exposure to payroll processes and HR reporting.

  • Experience in a fast-paced, growing organization.

Pay Details: $50,000.00 to $68,000.00 per year

Search managed by: Amaka Mozie

Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

Military connected talent encouraged to apply

To read our Candidate Privacy Information Statement, which explains how we will use your information, please navigate to https://www.lhh.com/us/en/candidate-privacy

The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:

  • The California Fair Chance Act
  • Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance
  • Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers
  • San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance

Massachusetts Candidates Only: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Numbers & Facts

LocationGrand Rapids, MI
Salary$50,000–$68,000 Per Year

Skills

  • Best Practicesunmatched
  • Business Administrationunmatched
  • Communication Skillsunmatched
  • Compensation and Benefitsunmatched
  • Data Qualityunmatched
  • Employee Relationsunmatched
  • Employee Retentionunmatched
  • Employment Lawunmatched
  • HRIS/HRMSunmatched
  • Human Resourcesunmatched
  • Human Resources Processesunmatched
  • Interpersonal Skillsunmatched
  • Leadershipunmatched
  • Onboardingunmatched
  • Operational Strategyunmatched
  • Organizational Skillsunmatched
  • PHR (Professional in Human Resources)unmatched
  • Payroll Administrationunmatched
  • Payroll Managementunmatched
  • People Managementunmatched
  • Performance Managementunmatched
  • Performance Reviewsunmatched
  • Policy Developmentunmatched
  • Policy Implementationunmatched
  • Process Managementunmatched
  • Project Designunmatched
  • Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM)unmatched
  • Staff Developmentunmatched

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