HR Generalist

Brunswick Bowling Products; Muskegon (MI); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Brunswick Bowling Products in Muskegon, MI is seeking an HR Generalist to handle recruitment, onboarding, HRIS and payroll operations, and benefits administration. This role partners with managers to uphold compliance, process payroll, and respond to unemployment claims.

The ideal candidate has 1–3 years HR experience, a 4-year degree in HR or related field, and HR certifications preferred. Responsibilities include union rate tracking, multi-state tax coordination, and supporting training

Qualifications

• 1–3 years of HR-related experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in human resources or related field preferred; HR certifications preferred.

Responsibilities

• 60% HR generalist duties, including coordination of new hires/terminations with Payroll, benefits enrollment with carriers, and audits.
• 60% Manage self-funded health plans, ensuring compliance, confidentiality, cost control, and vendor communication.
• 60% Onboard and train employees; support programs to improve employee experience and HR policy implementation.
• 20% Payroll and HRIS management across multi-state tax accounts and confidentiality.
• 10% Union rate tracking for field employees with supervisors; ensure proper paperwork.
• 5% Perform special HR projects as assigned.

Skills

HR knowledge

Communication

Customer-focused

Discretion

Education

Bachelor’s degree in human resources or related field

HR certifications (PHR/SPHR/SHRM-CP/SHRM-SCP) preferred

Tools

HRIS

Payroll systems

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Muskegon, MI 49441, Position Type: Full Time, Education Level: 4 Year Degree, Job Summary:

This position performs a variety of HR generalist duties including recruiting and hiring, new hire orientations, managing HRIS and payroll systems and processing of payroll, benefits enrollment or update processes with benefits carriers, responding to unemployment claims, union rate tracking, assisting with conduct and performance management, and special projects as assigned.

Duties and Responsibilities

(% increments must be no less than 5%)

• 60% HR generalist duties, including but not limited to the coordination of new hires or terminations with Payroll, responding to employment verification requests or unemployment claims, set up benefits enrollment or updates with carriers, coordinating data to respond to payroll or fringe benefits audits, assist with workers compensation claim tracking, organizing employee or charity events.
• 60% Assist and monitor the management of the self-funded health plans, ensuring compliance, confidentiality, cost control, and effective communication with employees and vendors.
• 60% Conduct employee onboarding and help organize training and development initiatives. Support the HR Department in implementing programs to help improve the employee experience. Assist in development and implementation of human resource policies.
• 20% Self-managing payroll and HRIS system including managing multi State tax accounts, earning/holiday codes, and ensuring confidentiality and compliance.
• 10% Union rates tracking for all field employees. Communication with Field Supervisors managing rates and proper paperwork.
• 5% Perform special projects as may be assigned by Human Resources, or other departments.

Qualifications

Minimum Position Qualifications: Sound judgment and problem-solving skills, customer -focused attitude, with high level of professionalism and discretion.

Experience

1 – 3 years of business experience in a HR related role.

Education Level

Bachelor’s degree in human resources or related degree preferred. HR certifications such as PHR, SPHR, SHRM-CP, or SHRM-SCP preferred