Human Resources Generalist

Homestead Healthcare; Northville (MI); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Prescription coverage

PTO from day one

Life insurance

Short-term disability

Long-term disability

Job summary

Homestead Health Care seeks an HR Generalist to support payroll operations, full-cycle recruiting, benefits administration, compliance, and performance management in our Michigan office. The ideal candidate will process bi-weekly payroll, partner with hiring managers, manage HRIS data, and help with employee relations while ensuring accuracy and regulatory compliance.

This in-office, full-time role offers growth opportunities in a collaborative environment dedicated to diversity and professional

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources or related field preferred.
• Experience in full-cycle recruiting and payroll processing preferred.
• Experience with HRIS and payroll systems preferred.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and relationship-management skills.
• Healthcare industry experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Process bi-weekly payroll accurately and on time.
• Manage full-cycle recruiting sourcing, screening, interviewing, and onboarding.
• Administer HR policies, benefits administration, employee relations, and HRIS reporting.

Skills

Recruiting

Payroll processing

HRIS

Communication

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources or related field

Tools

HRIS

Payroll systems

Job description

Homestead Health Care fosters a positive, collaborative work environment that values diversity, innovation, and professional growth. With over 30 years of experience managing senior living facilities in Michigan and staffing private duty cases, we are continuing to expand our team.

We are seeking a dynamic HR Generalist to support a wide range of human resources functions, with a strong focus on payroll operations and full-cycle recruiting. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment and enjoys balancing strategic HR initiatives with hands-on administrative responsibilities. The HR Generalist performs professional-level human resources duties across multiple functional areas, including recruitment, payroll, employee relations, benefits administration, compliance, and performance management.

Payroll Administration

• Process bi-weekly payroll accurately and on time
• Maintain payroll records and update employee data in payroll systems
• Enter paid time off, bonuses, commissions, and other compensation adjustments
• Address employee payroll inquiries and resolve discrepancies
• Process employee status changes (new hires, promotions, terminations)
• Prepare periodic payroll reports

Recruitment & Talent Acquisition

• Manage full-cycle recruiting sourcing, screening, interviewing, and onboarding candidates
• Partner with hiring managers to define staffing needs, selection criteria, and recruitment strategies
• Develop and post job descriptions to attract top talent
• Utilize advanced sourcing techniques (social media, Boolean searches, database mining)
• Conduct pre-screening and interviews; coordinate candidate scheduling and orientation
• Perform background checks and reference validation
• Enhance employer branding across platforms such as LinkedIn and Glassdoor
• Build strong relationships with hiring managers and ensure a positive candidate experience

General HR Functions

• Administer HR policies, procedures, and employee handbook updates
• Support benefits administration, including communication and issue resolution
• Assist with employee relations matters, counseling, and exit interviews
• Maintain HRIS records and generate reports
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations
• Participate in HR planning, goal setting, and continuous process improvement
• Support training, onboarding, and organizational development initiatives

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources or related field preferred
• Demonstrated experience in full-cycle recruiting and payroll processing preferred
• Experience with HRIS and payroll systems preferred
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and relationship management skills
• Knowledge of employment laws and HR best practices
• Healthcare industry experience is a plus

Work Environment & Schedule

• Full-time, Monday-Friday
• In office position

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage
• PTO starting on day one
• Life insurance
• Short- and long-term disability options