Human Resources Generalist

HyTech Spring & Machine; Plainwell (MI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

HyTech Spring & Machine in Michigan is seeking a Human Resources Generalist to support employees and leaders by maintaining a compliant, productive work environment. You will ensure HR processes are performed accurately, on time, and aligned with company policies.

In this role you will handle employee relations, payroll, benefits, onboarding, OSHA compliance, and training coordination across manufacturing teams, with a focus on communication, confidentiality, and partnership with managers.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2+ years of HR experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience with payroll and benefits administration.
• Solid understanding of federal and state employment laws.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and HRIS systems (Paylocity preferred).

Responsibilities

• Address employee questions, concerns, and workplace issues with a problem-solving, inclusive approach.
• Lead investigations, disciplinary meetings, documentation, and terminations.
• Manage attendance point administration, incident reporting, OSHA compliance, and employee safety coordination.
• Coordinate periodic performance review cycles (annual, 90-day, and 6-month).
• Ensure HR policies and practices comply with federal, state, and local regulations.
• Partner with hiring managers to understand staffing needs and job requirements.
• Oversee job postings, candidate screening, interview scheduling, and hiring processes.
• Administer onboarding, orientation, I-9 verification, background checks, M2M setup, and new-hire documentation.
• Maintain benefits enrollment, billing reconciliation, and compliance reporting.

Skills

Employee relations

HR compliance

Payroll processing

HRIS

MS Office

Tools

Paylocity

Microsoft Office

Job description

Description

The Human Resources Generalist supports employees and leaders by fostering a positive, compliant, and productive work environment. This role ensures all HR processes are completed accurately, timely, and in accordance with company policies.

Key Responsibilities: Human Resources Generalist

Employee Relations & HR Compliance

• Address employee questions, concerns, and workplace issues using a problem-solving, inclusive approach.
• Lead investigations, disciplinary meetings, documentation, and terminations.
• Manage attendance point administration, incident reporting, OSHA compliance, and employee safety coordination.
• Facilitate periodic performance review cycles (annual, 90-day, and 6-month).
• Ensure HR policies and practices comply with federal, state, and local regulations.

Recruiting, Staffing & Onboarding

• Partner with hiring managers to understand staffing needs and job requirements.
• Oversee job postings, candidate screening, interview scheduling, and hiring processes.
• Coordinate quarterly staffing reviews, succession planning support, and alignment of training needs.
• Administer onboarding, orientation, I-9 verification, background checks, M2M setup, and all new-hire documentation.
• Ensure employees receive full onboarding across safety, compliance, job qualification, Paylocity, Unipoint, M2M, and benefits.

Payroll Administration

• Create monthly payroll processing checklists.
• Process biweekly payroll, ensuring accurate taxes, benefits, garnishments, and deductions.
• Collaborate with managers on timecard review and payroll input responsibilities.
• Prepare payroll audit documentation and validation logs.
• Generate payroll-related reports including overtime analysis, headcount reporting, and bonus processing support.

Benefits & Leave Administration

• Manage employee benefits programs including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, retirement, FMLA, and leave policies.
• Administer open enrollment, vendor coordination, employee education, and enrollment audits.
• Serve as the primary benefits contact for employees and vendors.
• Process new-hire enrollments and terminations of coverage.
• Maintain benefits billing reconciliation, 401(k) audit support, 5500 filings, nondiscrimination testing, and compliance reporting.
• Complete required government, state, and federal reporting (DOL, BLS, workers’ comp, 401(k) audit, etc.).

Organizational Communication, Engagement, Training Compliance, Safety Support

• Maintain HR documentation, case files, and historical records.
• Support manufacturing leaders and cross-functional teams as needs arise.
• Coordinate OSHA reporting, incident investigations, safety committee coordination, training, and regulatory documentation.
• Maintain safety records, hygiene program support, hazardous materials documentation, and audit readiness.
• Lead handbook updates, company newsletters, and communication tools.
• Coordinate employee engagement programs, charitable initiatives, recognition programs, and suggestion systems.
• Maintain relationship tracking and communication with Tokusen USA and other partner entities.
• Support HR administrative functions including security systems, cameras, keys, vehicles, and miscellaneous reporting.
• Maintain training records, certification tracking, and collaborate with Quality on audit readiness.

Requirements

• Minimum 2+ years of HR experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience with payroll and benefits administration.
• Solid understanding of federal and state employment laws.
• Strong communication, organizational, business partnership, and confidentiality skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and HRIS systems (Paylocity preferred).