The Human Resources Generalist provides full-cycle HR support to employees and managers across manufactured housing communities and the corporate office, serving as a trusted resource for day-to-day HR needs. This hybrid role is based in Bloomfield, MI.
Role Summary
In this position, you will manage key HR functions including recruiting and onboarding, employee relations, benefits and leave administration, compliance, performance management support, training coordination, and HR recordkeeping. The role also partners with payroll to support accurate processing of pay and employee status changes.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead full-cycle recruiting for community and corporate roles by partnering with hiring managers on job requirements, posting openings, screening and interviewing candidates, conducting reference and background checks, and extending offers.
- Oversee onboarding for new hires, including employment paperwork, Form I-9 verification, orientation coordination, and follow-up to support a positive start.
- Act as a primary point of contact for HR policy questions and employment inquiries, providing guidance and escalating complex matters to HR leadership when needed.
- Manage employee relations cases by conducting fact-finding and investigations, advising managers on coaching, corrective action, and terminations, and documenting outcomes confidentially and thoroughly.
- Administer employee benefits, open enrollment, leaves of absence, workers’ compensation, and accommodation requests in line with company policy and applicable law, coordinating with carriers and vendors.
- Partner with payroll to ensure accurate and timely processing of pay, employee status changes, and deductions, and help resolve payroll and timekeeping discrepancies.
- Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws, including FLSA, FMLA, ADA, and EEO requirements, supporting required postings, audits, recordkeeping, and reporting while staying current on regulatory changes.
- Maintain HR policies and support the performance review process, compensation administration, and employee recognition programs.
- Coordinate and help deliver training for employees and managers, including safety, harassment prevention, and compliance training, and support employee engagement and retention efforts.
- Maintain accurate and confidential employee records and HRIS data. Prepare HR reports and metrics including headcount, turnover, and open positions, and coordinate offboarding activities such as exit interviews and final pay.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field (preferred).
- 3 to 5 years of progressive human resources experience, including employee relations and compliance; multi-state employment experience is a plus.
- PHR, SHRM-CP, or equivalent certification preferred.
- Strong working knowledge of federal and state employment laws, including wage and hour, leave, and EEO requirements.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and HRIS (ADP experience preferred), payroll systems, and applicant tracking systems.
- Strong organizational, problem-solving, and multitasking skills with close attention to detail and accuracy.
- Professional verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to handle sensitive conversations with tact and empathy.
- High ethical standards and strict discretion in managing confidential employee information.
Technologies
- Microsoft Office Suite
- HRIS
- ADP
- Applicant tracking systems
Compensation and Employment Type
- Job type: Full-time
- Pay: $65,000.00 to $75,000.00 per year
- Location: Hybrid remote in Bloomfield, MI 48302
Benefits
- Competitive salary and performance-based bonuses (approved in writing by ownership).
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Paid time off
- Holidays
- Employee assistance programs (EAP)
- Retirement benefits
- 401(k) matching
- Life insurance
- Retirement plan
Education and Experience
- Education: Bachelor’s degree (preferred)
- Experience: HR experience of 3 years (preferred)