Senior HR Generalist

Grand Rapids; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

401(k) with company match

Profit sharing

Employee assistance program

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Job summary

Canyon Equities, serving a family of companies, seeks an experienced HR Generalist in the Grand Rapids area to deliver accurate HR services across the organization. You will own talent acquisition, onboarding, payroll, benefits, compliance, and HR systems while ensuring a positive employee experience.

In this role, you will manage full-cycle recruiting, employee relations guidance, payroll processing, benefits administration, HRIS maintenance, and compliance with federal, state, and local laws.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in HR or related field required.
• 4+ years HR experience required.
• HR certification preferred.
• Experience delivering accurate, compliant HR services in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead full-cycle recruiting and onboarding to set new hires up for success.
• Provide guidance on employee relations with discretion and professionalism.
• Process payroll activities including changes, timekeeping, PTO, and deductions with accuracy and compliance.
• Administer benefits and leave programs (FMLA, workers' comp, short-term disability).
• Maintain HRIS records, reporting, and data integrity.
• Coordinate training, development, onboarding, and other employee growth initiatives.
• Support employee engagement through events, communications, and culture programs.
• Prepare workforce analytics and monitor compensation and benefits trends for decisions.
• Continuously improve HR programs, policies, and workflows for efficiency.

Skills

Talent acquisition

Onboarding

Payroll

Benefits administration

Compliance

HR systems

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR or related field

Tools

HRIS system

Payroll software

Benefits administration software

Job description

About Us:
Canyon Equities is a shared services organization supporting a family of companies. This role will be dedicated to Custer, a West Michigan-based company with approximately 100 employees that has been creating meaningful spaces since 1981. For more than 45 years, Custer has partnered with organizations across the Midwest to design environments where people work, learn, and heal. From design and furniture solutions to flooring and project execution, the team works collaboratively to create spaces that elevate well-being, inspire innovation, and strengthen communities.

As a family-owned, community-focused organization, Custer believes success is driven by great people, strong relationships, and a culture built on shared values. These values guide how team members show up for one another, our clients, and our communities:

• Winning Together
• Better Every Day
• Build Trust
• Own Our Outcome

Who You Are:
You're an experienced HR professional who enjoys being a trusted resource for employees and leaders while keeping HR operations running smoothly. With a bachelor's degree, 4+ years of HR experience, and preferably an HR certification, you bring expertise in talent acquisition, onboarding, payroll, benefits, compliance, and HR systems. You thrive in a fast-paced environment, can manage multiple priorities with exceptional attention to detail, and are passionate about creating a positive employee experience while delivering accurate, compliant, and efficient HR services across the organization.

What You'll Do:
You'll play an important role in fostering an engaging workplace where employees feel supported, valued, and empowered, while helping ensure HR programs and processes effectively serve both employees and the organization. Specifically, you'll:

• Cultivate an engaging candidate experience by leading the full-cycle recruiting process, applying creative talent sourcing strategies, interviewing candidates, extending offers, and coordinating onboarding to set new hires up for success from day one.
• Serve as a trusted HR resource to employees and leaders by providing guidance on employee relations matters, answering HR-related questions, and helping resolve workplace challenges with professionalism and discretion.
• Leverage your strong attention to detail and payroll expertise to process payroll activities accurately, including employee changes, timekeeping, PTO, garnishments, benefits deductions, commissions, and incentive compensation, while ensuring compliance with wage and hour laws and providing timely support for payroll-related inquiries.
• Administer employee benefits and leave programs, including enrollments, changes, FMLA, workers' compensation, and short-term disability, whilemaking sure employees feel supported as they navigate these programs.
• Maintain and optimize the HRIS system, ensuring employee records, documentation, reporting, and data integrity are accurate, organized, and up to date.
• Coordinate employee training, professional development, onboarding programs, and other initiatives that support employee growth and organizational goals.
• Support employee engagement efforts through culture initiatives, employee events, communications, and programs that foster a positive workplace experience.
• Prepare HR reports and workforce analytics while monitoring trends related to compensation, benefits, labor costs, and other key people metrics to support business decisions.
• Continuously evaluate and improve HR programs, policies, processes, and workflows to enhance efficiency, employee experience, and organizational effectiveness.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws while supporting audits, policy administration, recordkeeping, and HR best practices across the organization.

What You'll Get:

• Health insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Disability insurance
• 401(k) with 3% company match
• Employee profit sharing
• Employee assistance program
• Paid time off
• Paid holidays

We believe great workplaces start with great people. If you're passionate about supporting employees, strengthening culture, and delivering HR excellence, we'd love to welcome you to our team.

We're proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer