HR Generalist – Coopersville Area

The Pivot Group Careers; Coopersville (MI); On-site; USD 62,000 - 89,000; Full time

Job summary

The Pivot Group Network in Michigan is seeking an HR Generalist to support manufacturing operations in Coopersville. This on-site role will maintain HR records, handle employee relations, assist with leave and safety programs, and help recruit for hourly production and skilled trades positions.

Ideal candidates hold a Bachelor’s degree in HR or related field, with up to 4 years of manufacturing HR experience and knowledge of federal/state employment laws.

Qualifications

• Experience with HRIS systems and timekeeping software.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work on site across multiple shifts.
• Bachelor’s degree in human resources, business, or related field.
• Up to 4 years of HR experience in a manufacturing or industrial setting.
• Working knowledge of federal and state employment law.

Responsibilities

• Maintain employee records and HRIS data entry with accuracy and confidentiality.
• Assist with employee relations matters, investigations, and documentation.
• Administer attendance tracking, leave of absence requests, and FMLA paperwork.
• Support safety program administration and incident reporting.
• Help prepare HR metrics and reports for plant leadership.
• Serve as first point of contact for employee questions about policies, benefits, and payroll.
• Support recruiting for hourly production and skilled trades roles, including screening and scheduling interviews.
• Coordinate new hire onboarding, orientation, and required pre-employment checks.

Skills

Resume

Data

Offers

Lean Six Sigma

HR Support

Payroll Processing

Interviewing

Six Sigma

Operations

Recruitment

Training Programs

Compliance

Salary

Hiring Partnerships

Recruiting

Sourcing

Onboarding

Data Management

Compensation

Employee Relations

Metrics

Performance Management

Optimization

Insurance

Human Resources

Manufacturing

Payroll Regulations

Records Administration

Preparation

Business Training

Management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in human resources, business, or related field

Job description

Job Description:

HR Generalist | Coopersville, MI

Salary Range: $62,000 – $89,000 depending on experience

Are you a dynamic leader with a passion for supporting employees and building positive workplace culture? The Pivot Group Network, a Michigan manufacturing-focused recruiting group, is dedicated to building meaningful connections and supporting community growth. We collaborate with leading companies in the Coopersville area seeking experienced HR Generalists to drive results.

We are building our network of talent in this field across Michigan’s manufacturing regions. Our partner companies may or may not have an immediate opening for this exact role today, but we actively look for skilled professionals in the regions where they operate. If there is alignment now or in the near future, we reach out.

This posting covers HR Generalist opportunities with manufacturers based in and around Coopersville in Ottawa County, within about 30 minutes of the city, including Ravenna.

The Opportunity

We collaborate with manufacturing companies in the Coopersville region seeking HR Generalists. These employers partner with us because they want real insight into candidates – not just resumes. By joining our network, you gain access to roles worth considering.

Usual Responsibilities

• Maintain employee records and HRIS data entry with accuracy and confidentiality.
• Assist with employee relations matters, investigations, and documentation.
• Administer attendance tracking, leave of absence requests, and FMLA paperwork.
• Support safety program administration and incident reporting.
• Help prepare HR metrics and reports for plant leadership.
• Serve as first point of contact for employee questions about policies, benefits, and payroll.
• Support recruiting for hourly production and skilled trades roles, including screening and scheduling interviews.
• Coordinate new hire onboarding, orientation, and required pre-employment checks.

Recommended Qualifications

• Experience with HRIS systems and timekeeping software.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work on site across multiple shifts.
• Bachelor’s degree in human resources, business, or related field.
• to 4 years of HR experience in a manufacturing or industrial setting.
• Working knowledge of federal and state employment law.

Bonus Qualifications

• Familiarity with OSHA recordkeeping and safety compliance.
• Prior experience in union or non-union production environments.
• PHR or SHRM-CP certification.
• Bilingual English and Spanish.
• Experience with hourly workforce recruiting and high-volume hiring.

Job Titles That Should Apply

People Operations Generalist, Employee Relations Specialist, HR Business Partner, Human Resources Administrator, Talent Acquisition Specialist, HR Analyst, Plant HR Generalist, Human Resources Generalist, HR Coordinator, Human Resources Specialist

Work Authorization

Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. without current or future visa sponsorship. Visa sponsorship is not available.

Why The Pivot Group Network

The Pivot Group Network was founded by manufacturing professionals who’ve been on both sides of the hiring process. Our clients are strategic – they partner with us because they want real insight into their roles and the people filling them, not a stack of resumes. We focus on match-driven placements built around what actually matters: Commute, Compensation, Culture, and Career trajectory. Learn more at https://www.thepivotgroup.org.

If you’re ready to take the next step in your career and connect with a firm that values fit over speed, we invite you to reach out at https://www.thepivotgroup.org. The Pivot Group Network offers resources to support your search – market insights, resume feedback, and interview preparation. As our partnerships grow, we’ll reach out with opportunities aligned with your goals. Thank you for considering this approach to career advancement.

Required Skills:

Resume Data Offers Lean Six Sigma HR Support Payroll Processing Interviewing Six Sigma Operations Recruitment Training Programs Compliance Salary Hiring Partnerships Recruiting Sourcing Onboarding Data Management Compensation Employee Relations Metrics Performance Management Optimization Insurance Human Resources Manufacturing Payroll Regulations Records Administration Preparation Business Training Management

Salary Package:

$ 62,000.00 – 89,000.00 (US Dollar)