Human Resources Generalist

Ymcabaycity; Bay City (MI); Presencial; USD 41 000 - 50 000; Tempo integral

Vantagens oferecidas por esta oferta de emprego

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Life insurance

Short-term disability

Flexible spending

YMCA Retirement Fund

Paid Time Off

Paid sick time

Paid holidays

Free YMCA household membership

Resumo da oferta

YMCA Bay City is seeking an HR Generalist to support recruitment, onboarding, payroll coordination, and employee lifecycle processes in a nonprofit setting. You will work with leadership to ensure policy consistency, regulatory compliance, and a positive experience for employees and volunteers.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree in HR or related field and at least 3 years of HR experience, with strong knowledge of employment laws, HRIS, and payroll systems.

Qualificações

• Bachelor's degree in HR, Business Administration, or related field preferred; equivalent experience considered.
• Minimum of three (3) years of progressive HR experience preferred.
• Experience in recruitment, onboarding, employee relations, and HR compliance required.
• SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, PHR, or SPHR certification preferred.
• Supervisory experience preferred.
• Experience in nonprofit or multi-department environments preferred.
• Strong knowledge of employment laws, HR best practices, and confidentiality standards.
• Experience with HRIS and payroll systems.

Responsabilidades

• Manage full-cycle recruitment, including postings, screening, interview coordination, and offers.
• Coordinate onboarding, orientation, and new-hire check-ins.
• Oversee HR compliance, payroll documentation, and recordkeeping.
• Support biweekly payroll processing and benefits administration.
• Assist with employee engagement, recognition, and policy administration.
• Provide HR guidance to staff and leadership on policies and procedures.

Conhecimentos

Organizational skills

Communication

Discretion/confidentiality

Problem solving

Formação académica

Bachelor's degree in HR or related field

SHRM-CP/SHRM-SCP/PHR/SPHR certification preferred

Ferramentas

HRIS platforms

Payroll systems

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Reports To:Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO)
Status:This is a full-time, salaried positiongenerally performedduring standard weekday business hours. As an exempt position, work hours may vary based on organizational needs, including occasional early mornings, evenings, or weekends to support recruitment activities, employee meetings, training, or operational priorities.

Compensation:Starting salary range from $45,000,Eligible for Full Time Benefits Package includingMedical, Dental, Vision, Life, Short Term Disability, Flex Spending, YMCA Retirement Fund, Paid Time Off, Paid Sick Time, Paid Holidays, and FREE YMCA Household Membership

Work Location:In Person

Position Summary

The Human Resources Generalist supports the work of the YMCA, a leading nonprofit committed to strengthening community through youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility. This position supports the daily operations of the Human Resources function by managing recruitment, employee lifecycle processes, compliance, payroll coordination, employee engagement initiatives, and HR administrative systems.

The role works collaboratively with leadership to ensure consistent application of policies, compliance with employment laws and organizational standards, and a positive employee and volunteer experience across all departments.

Essential Functions

Talent Acquisition, Onboarding & Employee Lifecycle Management

• Manage full-cycle recruitment, including position postings, applicant screening, interview coordination, and offer preparation.
• Partner with hiring managers toidentifystaffing needs and improve recruitment processes.
• Coordinate andfacilitatenew employee orientation.
• Oversee onboarding and offboarding processes to ensure compliance and a positive transition experience.
• Conduct new-hire check-ins and support employee retention efforts.
• Manage performance appraisal processes and coordinate exit interviews.
• Coordinate and attend hiring events as needed.

HR Operations, Compliance & Recordkeeping

• Maintain compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and organizational policies.
• Ensureaccuratemaintenance of employee records, I-9documentation, certifications, background checks, and required acknowledgements.
• Monitor employee certifications, licenses, and credentials to ensure compliance.
• Maintain HRIS dataaccuracyand generate reports as needed.
• Processemployee status changes, new hires, terminations, and related payroll documentationin accordance withestablished deadlines.
• Support biweekly payroll processing and related administrative functions.
• Maintain employee handbook updates and HR documentation.
• Participate in accreditation or compliance initiatives, including child abuse prevention standards.

Employee Relations, Culture & Engagement

• Serve as a resource to employees and supervisorsregardingpolicies, procedures, and workplace concerns.
• Support leadership in addressing performance, conduct, and employee relations matters in a consistent and compliant manner.
• Assistin the application of progressive discipline processes.
• Coordinate employee recognition programs, appreciation events, and engagement initiatives.
• Conduct regular staff and department check-ins to support employee engagement,identifyconcerns early, and provide guidance on HR policies, procedures, and available resources.
• Administer employee surveys and compile results for leadership review.
• Identifyopportunities to improve HR processes and employee experience.

Benefits & Leave Administration

• Coordinate benefit enrollment for new hires, status changes, and offboarding.
• Assistwith open enrollment activities andbenefitcommunication.
• Support administration of leave programs including FMLA, ADA accommodations, workers’ compensation, and return-to-work processes.
• Oversee volunteer onboarding processes, including background checks,requireddocumentation, and compliance requirements.
• Maintainaccuratevolunteer records and support volunteer engagement and retention efforts.

Department & Organizational Support

• Provide administrative and operational support to the Human Resources Department and organizational leadership as needed.
• Provide functional oversight and mentorship to Human Resources interns, including projectassignmentand review of work.
• Support cross-departmental initiatives requiring HR coordination.
• Participate in special projects and assignments as directed by the CHRO.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field preferred; equivalent experience considered.
• Minimum of three (3) years of progressive human resources experiencepreferred.
• Experience in recruitment, onboarding, employee relations, and HR compliancerequired.
• SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, PHR, or SPHR certification preferred.
• Supervisory experience preferred.
• Experience working in a multi-department or nonprofit environment preferred.
• Strong understanding of employment laws, HR best practices, and confidentiality standards.
• Experience with HRIS platforms and payroll systems.
• Proficiencyin Microsoft Office and Google Workspace applications.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Strong organizational and time management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• High levelof accuracy and attention to detail.
• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion.
• Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to analyze processes and implement improvements.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
• Commitment to providing high-quality internal customer service.