Goodwill Northern Michigan
Senior HR Generalist - Part Time
Goodwill Northern Michigan, Traverse City, Michigan, United States, 49685
Senior HR Generalist – Part Time
Goodwill Northern Michigan seeks a part‑time Senior HR Generalist (up to 29 hours per week) to support managers and employees on HR policies, workplace matters, and best practices. The role reports to the Vice President of Human Resources.
Location: Traverse City, MI. Salary: $55,000–$65,000 per year.
Primary Responsibilities
Support the mission and vision of Goodwill Industries of Northern Michigan.
Perform work safely by observing all Goodwill safety policies and procedures.
Interact professionally with team members, clients, and customers.
Respect diversity, including cultural, ethnic, gender, homelessness, and disability differences.
Advise managers on HR policies, procedures, best practices, and employee‑related matters; serve as main point of contact for all inquiries and concerns.
Provide continuous guidance to managers regarding HR topics such as performance management, corrective and disciplinary actions, policy interpretation and application, employee relations, and compliance with employment regulations.
Manage employee relations matters—complaints, grievances and disciplinary actions—with fairness and respect.
Participate in disciplinary meetings, terminations and investigations as required.
Address employee concerns and inquiries, facilitate conflict resolution and foster a positive work environment.
Conduct thorough workplace investigations when necessary.
Support the hiring process: posting job opportunities, managing hiring and pre‑boarding workflows in the HCM system, coordinating new employee orientation, and ensuring an effective onboarding experience.
Authorise job postings, extend offers and facilitate timely pre‑boarding and onboarding of new employees.
Conduct or arrange background checks and other verifications of employee eligibility in compliance with all applicable regulations.
Support performance review processes and provide guidance to managers on employee development.
Assess training needs and coordinate development initiatives to strengthen competencies.
Design and deliver training on company policies, procedures and best practices to ensure effective understanding and application of HR guidelines.
Maintain HR records and prepare regular reports on HR metrics to support decision‑making.
Participate in and support HR projects such as software implementation, surveys, rewards and recognition programs and culture‑building activities.
Handle employee accommodation and work restrictions, collaborating to arrange reasonable adjustments in accordance with legal requirements.
Facilitate the interactive process to provide reasonable accommodations, ensure ADA compliance and support a non‑discriminatory workplace for employees with disabilities.
Assist in maintaining and updating the employee handbook and HR policies to ensure compliance and timely communication of changes.
Review and approve personnel actions including new hires, terminations, promotions and transfers.
Conduct/explain exit interviews and use exit survey data to provide feedback and recommendations on retention, engagement and performance improvement.
Improve efficiency of HR processes through automation, workflow streamlining and continual improvement.
Utilise the HCM system to manage employee data, support recruitment and onboarding, ensure compliance, facilitate performance management, and training and development programs.
Provide payroll backup support as needed.
Other duties as assigned by the manager.
Education, Licenses, Certifications and Experience
Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration or a related field.
Minimum 5 years of progressive HR experience.
Strong knowledge of HR laws and regulations.
Experience with HR software and systems.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
Ability to build relationships across all levels of the organisation.
Skill handling sensitive and confidential information with discretion.
PHR/SPHR certification is a plus.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Prioritise tasks and delegate appropriately.
Excellent time‑management with proven ability to meet deadlines.
Act with integrity, professionalism and confidentiality.
Excellent verbal and written communication to interact with employees, management and external partners.
Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.
Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite.
Strong knowledge of HCM and HRIS for managing employee data and HR processes.
In‑depth understanding of local, state and federal employment laws to ensure compliance and handle legal issues.
Skilled in managing employee relations, resolving conflicts and fostering a positive work environment.
Analyse HR metrics and data to inform decision‑making and improve processes.
Strong organisational and multitasking abilities to manage various HR functions efficiently.
Sensitivity to cultural differences and ability to promote diversity and inclusion within the workplace.
Physical Requirements
Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
Ability to lift 15 pounds at times.
Ability to access and navigate all departments at the organisation’s facilities.
Job Details Seniority level: Mid‑Senior level.
Employment type: Part‑time.
Job function: Human Resources.
Industries: Non‑profit Organization Management.
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Location: Traverse City, MI. Salary: $55,000–$65,000 per year.
Primary Responsibilities
Support the mission and vision of Goodwill Industries of Northern Michigan.
Perform work safely by observing all Goodwill safety policies and procedures.
Interact professionally with team members, clients, and customers.
Respect diversity, including cultural, ethnic, gender, homelessness, and disability differences.
Advise managers on HR policies, procedures, best practices, and employee‑related matters; serve as main point of contact for all inquiries and concerns.
Provide continuous guidance to managers regarding HR topics such as performance management, corrective and disciplinary actions, policy interpretation and application, employee relations, and compliance with employment regulations.
Manage employee relations matters—complaints, grievances and disciplinary actions—with fairness and respect.
Participate in disciplinary meetings, terminations and investigations as required.
Address employee concerns and inquiries, facilitate conflict resolution and foster a positive work environment.
Conduct thorough workplace investigations when necessary.
Support the hiring process: posting job opportunities, managing hiring and pre‑boarding workflows in the HCM system, coordinating new employee orientation, and ensuring an effective onboarding experience.
Authorise job postings, extend offers and facilitate timely pre‑boarding and onboarding of new employees.
Conduct or arrange background checks and other verifications of employee eligibility in compliance with all applicable regulations.
Support performance review processes and provide guidance to managers on employee development.
Assess training needs and coordinate development initiatives to strengthen competencies.
Design and deliver training on company policies, procedures and best practices to ensure effective understanding and application of HR guidelines.
Maintain HR records and prepare regular reports on HR metrics to support decision‑making.
Participate in and support HR projects such as software implementation, surveys, rewards and recognition programs and culture‑building activities.
Handle employee accommodation and work restrictions, collaborating to arrange reasonable adjustments in accordance with legal requirements.
Facilitate the interactive process to provide reasonable accommodations, ensure ADA compliance and support a non‑discriminatory workplace for employees with disabilities.
Assist in maintaining and updating the employee handbook and HR policies to ensure compliance and timely communication of changes.
Review and approve personnel actions including new hires, terminations, promotions and transfers.
Conduct/explain exit interviews and use exit survey data to provide feedback and recommendations on retention, engagement and performance improvement.
Improve efficiency of HR processes through automation, workflow streamlining and continual improvement.
Utilise the HCM system to manage employee data, support recruitment and onboarding, ensure compliance, facilitate performance management, and training and development programs.
Provide payroll backup support as needed.
Other duties as assigned by the manager.
Education, Licenses, Certifications and Experience
Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration or a related field.
Minimum 5 years of progressive HR experience.
Strong knowledge of HR laws and regulations.
Experience with HR software and systems.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
Ability to build relationships across all levels of the organisation.
Skill handling sensitive and confidential information with discretion.
PHR/SPHR certification is a plus.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Prioritise tasks and delegate appropriately.
Excellent time‑management with proven ability to meet deadlines.
Act with integrity, professionalism and confidentiality.
Excellent verbal and written communication to interact with employees, management and external partners.
Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.
Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite.
Strong knowledge of HCM and HRIS for managing employee data and HR processes.
In‑depth understanding of local, state and federal employment laws to ensure compliance and handle legal issues.
Skilled in managing employee relations, resolving conflicts and fostering a positive work environment.
Analyse HR metrics and data to inform decision‑making and improve processes.
Strong organisational and multitasking abilities to manage various HR functions efficiently.
Sensitivity to cultural differences and ability to promote diversity and inclusion within the workplace.
Physical Requirements
Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
Ability to lift 15 pounds at times.
Ability to access and navigate all departments at the organisation’s facilities.
Job Details Seniority level: Mid‑Senior level.
Employment type: Part‑time.
Job function: Human Resources.
Industries: Non‑profit Organization Management.
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