Human Resources Generalist - On site

Meijer Inc.; Lansing (MI); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Scheduling flexibility

Paid parental leave

Paid education assistance

Team member discount

Development programs for advancement

Job summary

Meijer Inc. is seeking an on-site Human Resources Generalist to support staffing, onboarding, retention, training and team member services at our Lansing Distribution Complex.

Responsibilities include recruiting, interviewing, screening, coordinating interviews, conducting onboarding, and maintaining HR records. The role collaborates with managers to meet hiring goals while ensuring EEO compliance and strong employee relations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in related field required.
• PHR or SPHR certification desirable.
• 3 to 5 years HR Generalist experience in a support role.

Responsibilities

• Recruiting, interviewing and screening hourly and salaried candidates.
• Meet with hiring managers to understand business objectives and candidate requirements.
• Manage job profile creation and updates in the job library.
• Coordinate with community job placement services and colleges for interviews.
• Coordinate and attend job fairs and other hiring events.
• Assist with onboarding and orientation as needed.
• Develop and monitor metrics related to recruiting, onboarding and turnover.
• Track headcount and staffing numbers.

Skills

Recruiting

Interviewing

Screening

Employee relations

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

PHR or SPHR certification desirable

Tools

Workday

Microsoft Office

Payroll systems

Job description

As a family company, we serve people and communities. When you work at Meijer, you’re provided with career and community opportunities centered around leadership, personal growth and development. Consider joining our family – take care of your career and your community!

Meijer Rewards

• Weekly pay
• Scheduling flexibility
• Paid parental leave
• Paid education assistance
• Team member discount
• Development programs for advancement and career growth

This position provides general human resources support for Supply Chain manufacturing and distribution facilities as needed. Primary focuses for this role include Staffing, Onboarding, Retention, Training and Team Member Support. This role also assists the HR Team in completing other tasks as needed, including Talent Management, Training, Employee Relations, Performance Management, Benefits Administration, and Grievance Administration.

This role is 100% on-site and in-person at our Lansing Distribution Complex.

What You’ll be Doing:

• Primarily focus on Recruiting, Interviewing and Screening hourly and salaried job candidates.
• Meet with hiring managers to understand business objectives and candidate requirements.
• Manage job profile creation and updates into the job library as needed.
• Contact community job placement services, private personnel agencies and colleges to set up interviews with job counselors for prospective job candidates.
• Coordinate and attend job fairs and other hiring events.
• Assist hiring managers through all processes related to the recruiting and selection process.
• Screen all candidates for availability, interest level, salary requirements, relocation needs and basic qualifications.
• Establish and maintain relationships with hiring managers to stay abreast of current and future hiring and business needs.
• Ensure Recruiting and Onboarding Compliance.
• Monitor interviewing, testing and hiring processes to ensure adherence with all equal employment opportunity (EEO) legislation, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), and other government compliance requirements. Provide coaching and training as needed for hiring managers.
• Initiate and track pre-employment screening, including drug screens, physicals, background checks, and reference checks.
• Maintain necessary documentation related to recruiting efforts. New hire paperwork facilitation.
• Assist with Orientation and Onboarding as needed.
• Develop and monitor metrics related to recruiting, hiring, onboarding and turnover.
• Track headcount/staffing numbers.
• Monitor costs related to the recruiting/selection effort; insures adherence to budget limits.
• General Human Resources support for all business leaders and HR team as needed.
• Provide interpretation of company policies and procedures covering the areas of employee relations, compensation, benefits administration and workers compensation.
• Train leadership on best practices regarding employee and labor relations.
• Coach management and line leaders on how to maximize team member performance including creating action plans in preparation for corrective action.
• Assist with HR special projects as needed.
• This job profile is not meant to be all inclusive of the responsibilities of this position; may perform other duties as assigned or required.

What You Bring with You (Qualifications):

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience in related field required.
• PHR or SPHR certification desirable.
• 3 to 5 years of Human Resources Generalist experience in a support role.
• Experience in a Union environment is preferred.
• Experience in areas of employment with a focus on staffing and leadership recruiting practices.
• Prior experience with technology solutions.
• Excellent interviewing skills, including knowledge or behavior-based interview techniques.
• Demonstrated business acumen.
• Strong relationship skills with all levels in the organization.
• Ability to organize and prioritize multiple demands concurrently.
• Current knowledge of applicable state and federal employment laws.
• Demonstrated superior communication skills, both oral and written.
• Demonstrated computer skills utilizing Microsoft Office, mainframe payroll/personnel system (Workday preferred), and on-line communications programs.

We opened our doors more than 85 years ago with the goal of helping people provide for themselves and their family. Today we’re a multi‑billion dollar retailer with more than 70,000 employees across six states. Our Midwest geography includes corporate offices in Grand Rapids, Michigan, plus manufacturing facilities, distribution centers and over 240 stores across Michigan, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Ohio and Wisconsin.

Meijer is an Equal Opportunity Employer, fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. We are committed to treating all persons with dignity and respect. Meijer's policy is to not discriminate because of any applicant or team member's race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, religion, age, physical or mental disability, uniformed service or veteran status, or any other lawfully‑protected classification.