Human Resource Generalist

SnackCraft; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

SnackCraft is seeking an HR Generalist to support daily HR operations, covering recruitment, payroll, onboarding, and policy guidance. This role acts as a liaison between employees and management across the warehouse, office, and production floor.

The candidate will manage records with confidentiality and contribute to performance evaluations and employee communications, ensuring compliance with local and national HR laws.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Psychology, or related field is required.
• Minimum of 1 year of HR experience.
• HRIS proficiency; payroll experience a plus; iSolve experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct full-cycle recruitment including job descriptions and postings.
• Process payroll and train on timekeeping expectations.
• Manage attendance policy program effectively.
• Develop offers, job descriptions, and new hire communications.
• Onboard and educate newly hired employees on HR policies and procedures.
• Support leaves and coordinate required documentation.

Skills

Effective communication

Time management

Relationship building

Attention to detail

Compliance and legal knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business or related field

PHR/ SHRM-CP certification (a plus)

Tools

HRIS (iSolve)

MS Office

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: GRAND RAPIDS, MI 49512, Description: As the HR Generalist you will support the daily operations of a company's HR department. This role involves many aspects of the employee life cycle, from hiring to performance evaluations, and will act as a liaison between employees and management.

Work Environment: Warehouse, Office & Production Floor

Competencies

• Compliance and Legal Knowledge: Understanding employment laws and regulations, ensuring the organization adheres to legal standards.


• Attention to Detail: Ensuring accuracy in HR documentation and processes.


• Effective Communication: Clearly conveying information and expectations to employees and management.


• Relationship Building: Establishing and maintaining positive relationships with employees and management.


• Time Management: Prioritizing tasks and managing time effectively to meet deadlines.

Core Responsibilities

• Conduct full-cycle recruitment of new employees including job description development placing advertisements


• Process Payroll and train on timekeeping expectations


• Manage the attendance policy program


• Developing contacts with recruiting sources, interviewing, and supporting internal hiring managers. Helping


• Develop offer letters, job descriptions, and new hire communications.


• Manage orientation and on-boarding processes for employees and interns.


• Support with employee leaves, helping to draft and coordinate required documentation and notifications.


• Assist in reporting and documenting workers’ compensation incidents and claims.


• Recordkeeping: Maintain and Organize Human Resources systems and records with confidentiality


• Support the management team by providing HR guidance when appropriate.


• Maintain and conduct the performance evaluation cycle, including training staff in how to complete the form and making sure all staff complete their reflections.


• Generating official internal documents such as offer letters, appointment letters, salary slips and warning letters


• Onboard and educate newly hired employees on HR policies, internal procedures and regulations


• Maintaining physical and digital files for employees and their documents, benefits and attendance records


• Taking appropriate disciplinary action against employees who violate rules and regulations and addressing employee concerns


• Benefits and compensation: Administer employee pay, benefits, and leave


• Training and development: Organize and implement training programs for new employees, and educate staff on new processes


• Performance management: Assist with performance evaluations, and advise supervisors on employee relationships


• Policies and procedures: Develop and execute personnel policies and procedures, and ensure compliance with local and national employment laws


• Employee communications: Issue employee communications, such as emails about company events

Qualifications: Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree required in Business, Psychology, or a related field.


• Minimum of 1 years’ experience in Human Resources.


• HRIS Proficiency: Skilled in using Human Resources Information Systems (HRIS) for managing employee data and HR processes. Payroll experience a plus. Experience in iSolve preferred.


• Working knowledge of MS Office, HRIS and other databases.


• PHR/ SHRM-CP certification is a plus.


• Strong written and verbal communications skills, with ability to present and train.


• Demonstrated ability to prioritize multiple projects simultaneously and exercise a high level of confidentiality.


• Highly organized and self-motivated.

Demonstrated commitment to working with a diverse staff