Human Resources Generalist

EctoHR, Inc.; Brighton (MI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plan with company match

Generous paid time off

Job summary

EctoHR, Inc. in Brighton, MI seeks a Human Resources Generalist to support onboarding, payroll, benefits, and employee relations for clients. The role emphasizes compliance, attention to detail, and proactive problem-solving. Collaboration with clients and internal teams is essential in a 100% in-office, full-time setting.

The ideal candidate brings 2+ years HR experience, knowledge of employment laws, and strong communication. Competitive benefits and growth opportunities are offered.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field preferred.
• At least two years of progressive HR experience supporting multiple HR functions.
• Strong knowledge of employment laws and HR best practices.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities with accuracy and confidentiality.
• Process-driven with good problem-solving abilities and attention to detail.
• Independent work style with ability to collaborate with internal and external partners.

Responsibilities

• Assist onboarding efforts for clients and employees.
• Administer payroll and benefits for clients and their employees.
• Handle employee relations matters and maintain compliance documentation.
• Assist HR reporting, policy implementation, and compliance tracking.
• Support performance management, training coordination, and HR analyses.

Skills

Communication

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Confidentiality

Multitasking

Independence & collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Admin, or related field

Job description

Founded in 2005, EctoHR, Inc. is a growing Human Resources Outsourcing and Consulting firm, providing a full range of HR consulting & outsourcing services to top-notch clients in and around Michigan. EctoHR specializes in HR Outsourcing and Consulting, Talent Acquisition, Training and Facilitation, and Background Check services. EctoHR strives to empower growth throughout its internal team while living its passion of Helping People and Organizations Grow!

The Human Resources Generalist Position

The Human Resources Generalist supports EctoHR’s clients by managing the full breadth of HR functions and serving as a trusted partner. A typical day includes supporting onboarding efforts, administering payroll and benefits, handling employee relations matters, maintaining compliance documentation, and helping ensure HR processes run efficiently and effectively. A strong attention to detail, sound judgment, and a proactive, solutions-oriented mindset are essential for success in this role.

Additionally, the Human Resources Generalist collaborates closely with clients to provide hands-on support in areas such as policy implementation, performance management, training coordination, compliance tracking, and HR reporting. The ideal candidate brings professionalism, discretion, and the confidence to identify gaps and recommend practical solutions.

Experience, Skills and Abilities for the HR Generalist Position

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field is preferred
• At least two years of progressive HR experience supporting (or leading) multiple HR functions
• Strong working knowledge of employment laws and HR best practices
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• The ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining a high degree of accuracy and confidentiality
• Process-driven with strong problem‑solving abilities and attention to detail
• Comfortable working independently while collaborating effectively with both external and internal partners

Compensation, Benefits and Structure for the HR Generalist Position

This is a full-time, exempt position. Rewards for this position include a competitive base salary based on experience, skills, and abilities, health insurance, retirement plan with company match, generous paid time off, and the chance to work in a dynamic, team-based environment. Additional rewards include directly interfacing with client decision makers and continued professional development opportunities.

The position requires a 100% in-office presence at EctoHR’s Brighton, MI office.

The Recruitment Process for the HR Generalist Position

The recruitment process includes a mixture of phone calls and in-person interviews, candidate assessments, a job shadow, and a pre-employment background check and drug test. The process is designed to make sure that candidates are aligned with EctoHR’s long-term goals and that candidates have shared core values.

EctoHR, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer!