Human Resources Generalist

CFS

Portage, MI

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$65,000–$75,000 Per Year
SKILLS
Administrative Management, Claims Processing, Communication Skills, Compensation and Benefits, Data Administration, Data Entry, Detail Oriented, Documentation, Employee Benefits, Employee Relations, Event Management, HRIS/HRMS, Human Resources, Leadership, Maintain Compliance, Organizational Skills, People Management, Plan Meetings, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Staff Policies, Team Player, Time Management, Writing Skills
LOCATION
Portage, MI
POSTED
7 days ago

Are you an energetic HR professional who loves being the go‑to resource for employees, enjoys creating positive workplace experiences, and thrives in a role where no two days look the same? This HR Generalist position offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact across employee relations, benefits administration, HRIS management, and day‑to‑day HR operations.


In this role, you’ll support employees throughout the organization: planning fun events, coordinating meetings, answering HRIS questions, and helping team members navigate everything from time and attendance to benefits enrollment. You’ll also play a key part in maintaining compliance, managing workers’ compensation claims, and ensuring accurate benefit deductions and rate updates. If you’re tech‑savvy, detail‑oriented, and passionate about creating a great employee experience, this is a chance to grow your HR career in a collaborative, people‑focused environment.


Human Resources Generalist Responsibilities:



  • Employee Relations & Engagement - Coordinate meetings, plan employee events, support internal communications, and serve as a friendly, reliable resource for day‑to‑day employee questions.

  • Benefits Administration - Assist employees with benefit enrollment, manage annual open enrollment, process benefit changes, track rate increases, and ensure accurate deductions.

  • Workers’ Compensation Management - Handle claims, documentation, and communication with employees and carriers to ensure timely and compliant case resolution.

  • HRIS & Data Administration - Maintain employee data, perform accurate data entry, and serve as the go‑to expert for navigating the HRIS system.

  • Policies & Procedures - Help employees understand policies, ensure consistent application, and support HR leadership with documentation and compliance needs.

  • Back up to other HR functions


Human Resources Generalist Education & Skills:



  • Bachelor’s degree

  • 3+ years in human resources

  • Strong written and verbal communication skills

  • Tech‑savvy with the ability to learn systems quickly; Paychex experience is a plus

  • Ability to build relationships, stay organized, and handle confidential information with professionalism

  • A positive, solutions‑focused mindset and a desire to make HR approachable and effective


Salary: $65,000-$75,000
Location: Portage, MI
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About the Company

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CFS

Founded by CPA firms in 1994, Creative Financial Staffing has spent over 30 years helping job seekers and employers succeed. In fall 2025, we rebranded as CFS—a name that reflects our full range of expertise while staying true to the trusted company you know.

CFS is the industry’s leading employee-owned staffing firm, connecting top talent in accounting, finance, technology, and human resources. We provide skilled professionals on both a temporary and permanent basis across diverse industries, leveraging our extensive network to match the right people with the right opportunities.

Our dedication to excellence extends to our award-winning culture, recognized repeatedly for growth, recruiting, workplace environment, and employee support. Honors include Forbes’ “America’s Best Recruiting and Temporary Staffing Firms,” Staffing Industry Analysts’ top U.S. staffing rankings, FlexJobs’ Top 100 Companies for Remote and Hybrid Work, Top Workplaces USA, Newsweek’s Best Practices awards, and more.

COMPANY SIZE
500 to 999 employees
INDUSTRY
Financial Services
FOUNDED
1994
WEBSITE
http://www.cfstaffing.com/