Senior HR Generalist

Canyon Equities; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

401(k) with company match

Employee profit sharing

Employee assistance program

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Job summary

Canyon Equities is seeking an experienced HR Generalist to serve as a trusted resource for employees and leaders while ensuring HR operations run smoothly for its Custer-based team in West Michigan. You will manage talent acquisition, onboarding, payroll, benefits, compliance and HRIS; you’ll thrive in a fast-paced environment and deliver accurate, compliant HR services across the organization.

With a bachelor’s degree and 4+ years of HR experience (HR certification preferred), you’ll support

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in HR or related field; 4+ years HR experience preferred.
• HR certification preferred.
• Experience in talent acquisition, onboarding, payroll, benefits, compliance and HR systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead full-cycle recruiting and onboarding to set new hires up for success from day one.
• Provide guidance on employee relations and HR-related questions with professionalism and discretion.
• Process payroll activities including changes, timekeeping, PTO, garnishments, and deductions with wage-hour compliance.
• Administer employee benefits and leave programs, including FMLA, workers' compensation, and short-term disability.
• Maintain and optimize the HRIS system, ensuring accurate records and reporting.
• Coordinate employee training and development programs to support growth and goals.
• Support employee engagement through culture initiatives, events, and communications.
• Prepare HR reports and analytics to monitor compensation, benefits, and labor costs.
• Continuously improve HR programs, policies, and workflows for efficiency and experience.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws; assist audits and policy administration.

Skills

Talent acquisition

Onboarding

Payroll

Benefits administration

Compliance

HR systems

Employee relations

Data reporting

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR or related field

HR certification (preferred)

Tools

HRIS

Payroll software

Timekeeping systems

Benefits administration tools

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 believe s 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, while making 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
• Dental 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