Human Resources Generalist

ECL Group of Companies; Birmingham (MI); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

ECL Group of Companies is seeking an in-office, full-time Human Resources Generalist in Birmingham, Michigan. You will support recruitment, onboarding, employee relations, benefits administration, compliance, and reporting to ensure a smooth employee experience.

The role requires 2–4 years of HR experience, a Bachelor’s degree, and familiarity with HRIS and Applicant Tracking Systems. Onsite work, collaboration with hiring managers, and attention to regulatory compliance are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
• 2 to 4 years of HR or administrative support experience.
• Internship or HR-related experience.
• SHRM-CP, PHR, or progress toward a professional HR certification.
• Experience with HRIS and Applicant Tracking Systems.
• Familiarity with benefits administration and payroll processes.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion.
• Strong interpersonal and customer-service mindset.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Commitment to compliance and accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate, up-to-date employee records in HRIS systems.
• Process personnel transactions including hires, transfers, promotions, and terminations.
• Assist with audits by supporting required documentation, reporting, and recordkeeping.
• Generate standard HR reports and metrics.
• Coordinate interview scheduling and candidate communications.
• Support job postings and ATS activities.
• Facilitate onboarding including new hire paperwork and orientation.
• Partner with managers to support a positive candidate and onboarding experience.
• Support employee engagement programs and benefits administration.
• Coordinate with Payroll to ensure accurate employee information and timely processing.
• Assist with leave-of-absence tracking and related documentation.
• Help ensure compliance with federal, state, and local laws and policies.
• Support HR compliance initiatives including EEO and I-9.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Confidentiality

Customer-service mindset

Multi-tasking

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree

SHRM-CP/PHR progress toward

Tools

HRIS

Applicant Tracking Systems

Job description

ECL Group of Companies has an in-office, full-time Human Resources Generalist opportunity in Birmingham, Michigan. This role supports day-to-day HR operations across recruitment, onboarding, employee relations, benefits administration, compliance, and reporting.

Working onsite, you will help keep HR processes running smoothly by maintaining accurate records, coordinating candidate and new hire activity, and partnering with hiring managers and internal teams to support a consistent employee experience.

Role Overview

• Support core HR functions, including recruitment coordination, onboarding, employee inquiries, benefits administration, and compliance-oriented documentation.
• Serve as a first point of contact for questions related to HR policies, benefits, and procedures, providing guidance on routine matters and escalating more complex issues when needed.

Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate, up-to-date employee records in HRIS systems.
• Process personnel transactions, including hires, transfers, promotions, and terminations.
• Assist with audits by supporting required documentation, reporting, and recordkeeping.
• Generate standard HR reports and metrics as required.
• Coordinate interview scheduling and candidate communications.
• Support job postings and manage Applicant Tracking System activities.
• Facilitate onboarding, including new hire paperwork and orientation activities.
• Partner with hiring managers to support a positive candidate and onboarding experience.
• Support employee engagement programs and initiatives.
• Assist with benefits administration, including enrollments, changes, and employee questions.
• Coordinate with Payroll to ensure employee information is accurate and processing is timely.
• Assist with leave-of-absence tracking and related documentation.
• Help ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and company policies.
• Support HR compliance initiatives, including EEO, I-9, and other regulatory requirements.
• Maintain accurate documentation and recordkeeping practices, including support for audits and compliance reporting.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
• 2 to 4 years of experience in an HR or administrative support role.
• Internship or HR-related experience.
• SHRM-CP, PHR, or progress toward a professional HR certification.
• Experience working with HRIS and Applicant Tracking Systems.
• Familiarity with benefits administration and payroll processes.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage confidential information with professionalism and discretion.
• Strong interpersonal skills and a customer-service mindset.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Commitment to compliance, accuracy, and employee support.

Location, Travel, and Physical Requirements

• Location: Birmingham, MI (onsite)
• Travel: Approximately 10%
• Physical requirements: Ability to sit for prolonged periods while working on a computer; ability to lift up to 15 pounds when required; ability to access and navigate all departments within the organization’s facilities.

Tools and Systems

• HRIS
• Applicant Tracking Systems