HR Generalist

Lee Hecht Harrison Nederland B.V.; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 50,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401K plan

Job summary

Lee Hecht Harrison Nederland B.V. in Grand Rapids seeks a proactive HR Generalist to support employee relations, benefits administration, recruitment, onboarding, compliance and HR operations.

You will manage full-cycle recruiting, benefits, payroll coordination, HRIS data integrity, and HR projects to improve engagement and efficiency. Bachelor's in HR and 3+ years HR experience are required; SHRM-CP or similar certification is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in HR, Business Admin, or related field preferred.
• 3+ years HR Generalist experience.
• Strong knowledge of employment laws and HR practices.
• Experience with recruitment, employee relations, benefits, and compliance.
• Proficiency with HRIS and MS Office.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion.
• SHRM-CP/SHRM-SCP/PHR or similar certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage full-cycle recruiting, including sourcing, interviewing, hiring, and onboarding.
• Serve as a point of contact for employee relations and guidance.
• Administer employee benefits programs, enrollments, changes, and inquiries.
• Maintain accurate records and ensure compliance with laws.
• Coordinate performance review processes and employee development.
• Process personnel actions including hires, terminations, promotions, transfers.
• Assist with policy development, implementation, and communication.
• Support payroll coordination and HR data integrity in HRIS.
• Facilitate onboarding and offboarding programs.
• Participate in HR projects to improve engagement and efficiency.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Discretion / confidentiality

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR or related field

SHRM-CP / SHRM-SCP / PHR preferred

Tools

HRIS systems

Microsoft Office Suite

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

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

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

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