Human Resources Generalist

LeCom Utility Contractors; Warren (MI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

LeCom Utility Contractors in Warren, MI is hiring a hands-on Human Resources Generalist to support a full range of HR functions at our Warren, MI location (onsite). This role partners with leadership and employees to keep HR processes running smoothly, from recruitment and onboarding to employee relations, training support, performance coordination, benefits administration, and employment law compliance.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree in HR or related field, 2–4 years of HR

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in HR, Business Admin, or related field.
• 2–4 years as a Human Resources Generalist.
• Solid understanding of labor laws and HR best practices.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and HRIS systems such as ADP, Paycom, and BambooHR.
• PHR or SHRM-CP certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support HR policy and compliance with federal, state, and local laws.
• Serve as a trusted HR contact for employees and leadership.
• Coordinate employee communications and onboarding processes.
• Counsel supervisory personnel on employee relations matters and investigations.
• Assist with performance appraisal processes and employee development initiatives.
• Maintain up-to-date HR records and generate reports for audits.
• Organize employee engagement activities and manage new hire packets.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Problem solving

Adaptability

Discretion

Education

Bachelor’s degree in HR or related field

PHR or SHRM-CP preferred

Tools

ADP

Paycom

BambooHR

Microsoft Office

Job description

LeCom Utility Contractors is hiring a hands‑on Human Resources Generalist to support a full range of HR functions at our Warren, MI location (onsite). This role partners with leadership and employees to keep HR processes running smoothly, from recruitment and onboarding to employee relations, training support, performance coordination, benefits administration, and employment law compliance.

What you’ll do

• Support HR policy and compliance: Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations, and help assist in the development and implementation of HR policies and procedures.
• Be a trusted HR contact: Serve as a point of contact for employee questions and concerns.
• Employee communications: Coordinate employee communications to help employees understand programs, policies, and objectives.
• Employee relations support: Counsel supervisory personnel on employee relation matters, including employee discipline and resolution. Help conduct investigations, issue warnings, manage corrective actions, and handle policy violations.
• Performance and development coordination: Assist with performance appraisal processes and support employee development initiatives, including training and coaching.
• Maintain accurate HR records: Maintain up-to-date employee records, establish and maintain personnel records for past and present employees, and generate HR reports and support audits as needed.
• Engagement and onboarding: Organize employee engagement activities. Create and distribute new hire/temp/insurance packets and conduct new hire orientations.
• Benefits administration: Support benefits administration, including open enrollment, life events, and employee education.
• Ongoing compliance: Maintain compliance with federal and state regulations and perform other related duties as assigned.

What we’re looking for

• Education: Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Experience: 2-4 years as a Human Resource Generalist.
• HR knowledge: Solid understanding of labor laws and HR best practices.
• Skills: Strong interpersonal and organizational skills.
• Tools: Proficiency in Microsoft Office and HRIS systems such as ADP, Paycom, and BambooHR.
• Certification: PHR or SHRM-CP preferred.
• Microsoft Office proficiency: Outlook, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, and Microsoft PowerPoint.
• Work style: Independently identifies and resolves problems, seeks advice when appropriate, prioritizes and plans work efficiently.
• Adaptability: Ability to adapt to changing environments, competing demands, and remain flexible with changes, delays, and unexpected events.
• Communication and discretion: Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with ability to maintain confidentiality and professionalism.

Systems and technologies

• Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• HRIS systems: ADP, Paycom, BambooHR

Location: Warren, MI (onsite)