Manufacturing HR Generalist | On-Site Growth & Impact

The Pivot Group Careers; East Lansing (MI); On-site; USD 53,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

The Pivot Group Network is seeking an HR Generalist for East Lansing, MI, supporting multiple manufacturers in the area. This on-site role emphasizes employee relations, onboarding, payroll support, and HRIS data accuracy to drive operational excellence.

Qualified candidates bring a bachelor’s in HR or related field, up to 4 years in manufacturing HR, and strong knowledge of employment law. Local commute and multi-shift availability are expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in human resources, business, or related field.
• Up to 4 years of HR experience in a manufacturing or industrial setting.
• Knowledge of federal and state employment law.
• Experience with HRIS systems and timekeeping software.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Ability to work on site across multiple shifts.

Responsibilities

• Serve as first point of contact for employee questions about policies, benefits, and payroll.
• Support recruiting for hourly production and skilled trades roles, including screening and scheduling interviews.
• Coordinate new hire onboarding, orientation, and required pre-employment checks.
• Maintain employee records and HRIS data entry with accuracy and confidentiality.
• Assist with employee relations matters, investigations, and documentation.
• Administer attendance tracking, leave of absence requests, and FMLA paperwork.
• Support safety program administration and incident reporting.
• Help prepare HR metrics and reports for plant leadership.

Skills

Oral and written communication

HR policies and procedures

Employee relations

Attention to detail

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in HR or related

Tools

HRIS systems

Timekeeping software

Microsoft Excel

Job description

The Pivot Group Network is seeking an HR Generalist for East Lansing, MI, supporting multiple manufacturers in the area. This on-site role emphasizes employee relations, onboarding, payroll support, and HRIS data accuracy to drive operational excellence.

Qualified candidates bring a bachelor’s in HR or related field, up to 4 years in manufacturing HR, and strong knowledge of employment law. Local commute and multi-shift availability are expected.