Human Resources Generalist

Kelly Services; Kentwood (MI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Short‑term disability

Retirement plan (401k)

Paid holidays

Transit spending account

Job summary

Kelly Services is seeking an Associate HR Generalist to support a growing Oral Care operation in Kentwood, Michigan. This hands‑on role provides guidance on employee relations, recruiting, onboarding and performance management in a manufacturing/regulatory environment.

You will partner with managers, maintain HR records, support training, leave management, and ensure compliance. The position offers visibility, a salary range of $60,000–$80,000, and a path to permanent hire.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Organizational Development, or a related field.
• 3+ years of progressive HR experience.
• Experience with employee relations, recruiting, performance management, and HR compliance.
• Manufacturing, operations, or regulated‑environment experience is preferred.
• Strong knowledge of employment practices and HR best practices.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, coaching, and relationship‑building skills.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a primary HR resource for employees and managers, providing guidance on policies, procedures, performance, attendance, and workplace concerns.
• Support employee relations matters, including investigations, conflict resolution, disciplinary issues, and performance concerns.
• Partner with hiring managers on recruiting, candidate screening, interviews, offers, and onboarding.
• Support performance management, employee development, training, engagement, and recognition initiatives.
• Maintain accurate employee records and HRIS information while supporting HR reporting, audits, and compliance requirements.
• Assist with leave management, accommodations, employee documentation, compensation planning, and benefits‑related questions.
• Partner with manufacturing, operations, quality, supply chain, and other leaders on workforce planning, organizational changes, and HR initiatives.
• Support GMP requirements and understand how HR practices and processes impact a regulated manufacturing environment.
• Manage HR administrative responsibilities including employee communications, timecards, badge access, incoming mail, production locker assignments, and employee service programs.
• Monitor the HR communications mailbox and ensure employee questions and requests receive timely follow‑up.
• Participate in HR projects and continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Employee relations

Recruiting

Performance management

HR compliance

Onboarding

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

HR Generalist – Human Resources

Location: Kentwood/Grand Rapids, MI

Schedule: Full-Time | Onsite

Employment Type: Temp-to-Hire

Salary: $60,000–$80,000, depending on experience

The Opportunity

Kelly Services is seeking an Associate HR Generalist to support a growing Oral Care operation in Kentwood, Michigan. This position provides hands‑on HR support to employees and leaders across employee relations, recruiting, onboarding, performance management, compliance, engagement, and day‑to‑day HR operations.

This is a great opportunity for an HR professional who enjoys being visible and accessible to employees and managers and who can balance employee‑focused support with business needs in a manufacturing/regulated environment.

What You’ll Do

• Serve as a primary HR resource for employees and managers, providing guidance on policies, procedures, performance, attendance, and workplace concerns.

• Support employee relations matters, including investigations, conflict resolution, disciplinary issues, and performance concerns.

• Partner with hiring managers on recruiting, candidate screening, interviews, offers, and onboarding.

• Support performance management, employee development, training, engagement, and recognition initiatives.

• Maintain accurate employee records and HRIS information while supporting HR reporting, audits, and compliance requirements.

• Assist with leave management, accommodations, employee documentation, compensation planning, and benefits‑related questions.

• Partner with manufacturing, operations, quality, supply chain, and other leaders on workforce planning, organizational changes, and HR initiatives.

• Support GMP requirements and understand how HR practices and processes impact a regulated manufacturing environment.

• Manage HR administrative responsibilities including employee communications, timecards, badge access, incoming mail, production locker assignments, and employee service programs.

• Monitor the HR communications mailbox and ensure employee questions and requests receive timely follow‑up.

• Participate in HR projects and continuous improvement initiatives.

What We’re Looking For

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Organizational Development, or a related field.

• 3+ years of progressive HR experience.

• Experience with employee relations, recruiting, performance management, and HR compliance.

• Manufacturing, operations, or regulated‑environment experience is preferred.

• Strong knowledge of employment practices and HR best practices.

• Excellent communication, interpersonal, coaching, and relationship‑building skills.

• Strong problem‑solving and conflict‑resolution abilities.

• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive employee matters professionally.

• Strong organization and ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced environment.

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.

Why Consider This Opportunity?

This position offers the opportunity to work closely with employees and leaders in a hands‑on HR role where you can make an immediate impact across employee relations, talent acquisition, performance management, compliance, and employee engagement.

• Kelly offers eligible employees voluntary benefit plans including medical, dental, vision, telemedicine, term life, whole life, accident insurance, critical illness, a legal plan, and short‑term disability.
• As a Kelly employee, you will have access to a retirement savings plan, service bonus and holiday pay plans (earn up to eight paid holidays per benefit year), and a transit spending account.
• In addition, employees are entitled to earn paid sick leave under the applicable state or local plan.

About Kelly

Work changes everything. And at Kelly, we’re obsessed with where it can take you. To us, it’s about more than simply accepting your next job opportunity. It’s the fuel that powers every next step of your life. It’s the ripple effect that changes and improves everything for your family, your community, and the world. Which is why, here at Kelly, we are dedicated to providing you with limitless opportunities to enrich your life—just ask the 300,000 people we employ each year.

Kelly is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants regardless of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, or any other legally protected status, and we take affirmative action to recruit, employ, and advance qualified individuals with disabilities and protected veterans in the workforce. Requests for accommodation related to our application process can be directed to the Kelly Human Resource Knowledge Center. Kelly complies with the requirements of California’s state and local Fair Chance laws. A conviction does not automatically bar individuals from employment. Kelly participates in E‑Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I‑9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.

Kelly may use AI‑powered tools during the recruitment and hiring process. For full details, including how Kelly uses AI, your rights, and how to request a reasonable accommodation, visit the Recruitment Artificial Intelligence Notice (https://www.kellyservices.com/hubfs/myKelly/Resources/Employment_Policies/Recruitment-Artificial-Intelligence-Notice.pdf?hsLang=en) .

Kelly Services is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affi­rective Action employer. We welcome, value, and embrace diversity at all levels and are committed to building a team that is inclusive of a variety of backgrounds, communities, perspectives, and abilities. At Kelly, we believe that the more inclusive we are, the better services we can provide. Requests for accommodation related to our application process can be directed to Kelly’s Human Resource Knowledge Center. Kelly complies with the requirements of California’s state and local Fair Chance laws. A conviction does not automatically bar individuals from employment.