HR Generalist Job at The Pivot Group in Big Rapids

Job Description:

Ready to relocate to a serene west Michigan town and elevate your career?

Is your next career move focused on taking on significant responsibility and impacting an entire plant operation? Our dynamic Manufacturing company is actively seeking a motivated HR Generalist. This isn't just an opening; it's a direct promotion opportunity for an experienced junior HR professional (2-3 years) ready to step into a full Plant HR Generalist role and drive human resources initiatives in our West Michigan facility.

We are specifically looking for an individual who is prepared to relocate to West Michigan and leverage their 2-3 years of HR experience in a full-spectrum generalist capacity. You will partner directly with plant leadership, champion employee relations, manage talent, and ensure a compliant and engaging work environment. Our team is known for its supportive culture and commitment to professional development, and we value real-world experience and potential over formal degrees. If you're looking for a place where you can truly pivot your career into a leadership-track HR role, this is the perfect fit.

Key Responsibilities:

• Serve as the primary HR point of contact for all plant employees and leadership.
• Oversee full-cycle recruitment efforts for plant positions, from sourcing to onboarding.
• Administer and interpret HR policies, ensuring compliance with federal and state regulations.
• Manage employee relations issues, providing guidance, mediation, and conflict resolution.
• Facilitate performance management processes, including reviews, coaching, and development plans.
• Support compensation and benefits administration, working closely with payroll and corporate HR.
• Conduct HR training sessions on topics such as compliance, leadership development, and safety.
• Drive employee engagement initiatives to foster a positive and productive work environment.

Recommended Qualifications:

• 2-3 years of progressive HR experience, ideally with some generalist exposure.
• Strong knowledge of employment law and HR best practices.
• Excellent problem-solving and decision-making capabilities.
• Superior communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.
• Proven ability to build strong relationships with employees and management.
• Demonstrated capacity to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Willingness and ability to relocate to West Michigan.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Previous HR experience in a manufacturing or industrial setting.
• Experience with an HRIS implementation or significant system management.
• SHRM-CP or HRCI-PHR certification (or willingness to obtain).

Roles That Should Apply:

• Senior HR Coordinator
• HR Specialist (Recruitment, ER, Benefits)
• Junior HR Business Partner
• Aspiring Plant HR Manager
• Experienced HR professionals with 2-3 years ready for a generalist role

If you have 2-3 years of HR experience, are ready to relocate to a welcoming West Michigan town, and are seeking a direct promotion into a impactful Plant HR Generalist role within a thriving Manufacturing company, we invite you to apply. Take the next step in your career and grow with us!

Required Skills:
• HR
• Conflict
• Leadership Development
• Compliance
• Recruitment
• HR Policies
• Employee Engagement
• Onboarding
• Sourcing
• Employee Relations
• Compensation
• Conflict Resolution
• Decision-Making
• Reviews
• Performance Management
• Coaching
• Human Resources
• Manufacturing
• Interpersonal Skills
• Payroll
• Regulations
• Negotiation
• Administration
• Business
• Leadership
• Training
• Communication
• Management