HR Generalist

WITRON Group; Lansing (MI); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus program

Health benefits

401(k) match

Job summary

WITRON Group in Lansing, Michigan is seeking a Human Resources Generalist to serve as the primary HR contact for on-site employees. This role partners with operations and leadership to ensure compliance with local employment laws, support labor relations, and drive effective HR strategies.

The ideal candidate brings strong local HR expertise, experience in unionized environments, and the ability to balance strategic initiatives with hands-on HR operations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in HR or related field required.
• 2+ years HR experience in operations/manufacturing preferred.
• HR certification (SHRM-CP/PHR) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Serve as primary HR contact for on-site employees; partner with operations and leadership.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws.
• Support labor relations and manage employee investigations, discipline, and grievances.
• Assist with performance reviews, coaching, and development plans.
• Utilize HRIS and MS Office to track metrics and generate reports.
• Lead employee engagement and safety initiatives and manage communications.

Skills

HR best practices

Employment laws

Labor relations

Communication

Problem solving

HRIS proficiency

Multitasking

After-hours support

Education

Bachelor's degree

HR certification preferred

SHRM-CP/PHR preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

This is WITRON

Join WITRON as a Human Resources Generalist!

The Human Resources Generalist serves as the primary HR point of contact for WITRON employees On-site. This role partners closely with operations and leadership teams to ensure compliance with local employment law, support positive labor relations, and drive effective human resources strategies.

The ideal candidate brings strong local HR expertise, experience in unionized environments, and the ability to balance strategic initiatives with hands‑on HR operations.

Primary Responsibilities

Strategic HR Partnership

• Align HR strategies with operational and business objectives.
• Partner with site and regional leadership to identify workforce trends and recommend solutions.
• Support organizational change initiatives and workforce planning efforts.

Talent Management & Retention

• Develop and implement employee retention strategies for hourly and salaried populations.
• Support leadership with talent assessments, succession planning, and employee development.
• Advise on performance management best practices.

Employee & Labor Relations

• Advise managers and employees on employee relations issues, corrective actions, and conflict resolution.
• Ensure compliance with collective bargaining agreements and applicable labor laws.
• Partner with union representatives to maintain positive labor relations.
• Support or represent the company in employee investigations, hearings, and grievance processes, as needed.
• Train managers on effective employee and union relations practices.

Performance Management

• Assist with performance reviews, documentation, corrective actions, and performance improvement plans.
• Support managers in setting expectations, coaching, and addressing performance concerns.

HR Policies, Compliance & Risk Management

• Ensure HR policies and practices comply with federal, state, and local laws.
• Provide guidance on policy interpretation and consistent application.
• Support compliance efforts related to wage and hour laws, leaves of absence, accommodations, and employee classifications.

HR Data & Reporting

• Utilize HRIS systems to track metrics and generate reports.
• Analyze HR data to support informed decision-making and continuous improvement.

Culture, Engagement & Safety

• Lead employee engagement initiatives that support a positive and inclusive workplace culture.
• Support employee feedback efforts, including surveys and action plans.
• Enforce company safety policies and report noncompliance concerns to operations leadership.
• Assist with safety incident reporting and workers’ compensation coordination.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of human resources best practices and employment laws.
• Proven experience advising leaders on HR practices and workforce solutions.
• Experience working in a unionized environment and with collective bargaining agreements is strongly preferred.
• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Strong problem-solving, judgment, and conflict resolution skills.
• Proficiency with HRIS platforms and Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel, Word).
• Ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining confidentiality.
• Flexible schedule with the ability to respond to after‑hours issues when necessary.

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience required.
• 2+ years of HR experience, preferably in operations or manufacturing environments.
• HR certification preferred (SHRM‑CP, PHR, or equivalent).

Physical & Travel Requirements

• Ability to travel domestically to U.S. sites.
• Occasional international travel may be required.
• Must be able to work on‑site daily.

Why WITRON?

• Innovative Environment: Be at the forefront of technology with WITRON's advanced automated material handling system.
• Continuous Growth: Drive operational excellence and continuous improvement with ample opportunities for career development and advancement.
• Competitive Benefits: WITRON values employees and strive to create a supportive and rewarding work environment. We offer three (3) bonus opportunities, comprehensive health benefits. We offer company paid Basic Life, Dependent Life, AD&DD, Short-Term Disability and Long-Term Disability Insurance. We offer a great 401(k) match, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Accident Insurance, Hospital Indemnity Insurance, Critical Illness Insurance and much more

WITRON is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer, Race/ Color/Religion/Sex/Disabled/Veteran/Gender Identity/Sexual Orientation.

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Special benefits in Lansing

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Additional Benefits

Team Spirit

We are there for one another and as a company we strive to always become better. You can look forward to being part of a great team environment.

WITRON Bonus

Employees will have the opportunity to participate in our WITRON bonus program once eligible.

Social Benefits

WITRON has a tradition of observing “Special Days” in our employees lives and will provide added benefits or bonuses to help celebrate certain milestones.

Top Equipment

We will provide you with brand name work apparel and professional tools to make sure all of our employees have the right equipment to do the job.

Corporate Culture

Collaboration, an open-door policy, various company events and team building measures are a part of WITRON. A company with modern values and positive culture is waiting for you.

Support & Opportunity

Performance is worth the effort. Your potential will be both recognized and supported. Career opportunities are available for all of our employees, come grow with WITRON.