Senior HR Generalist

Maker’s Pride, LLC; Grand Rapids, Northern (MI, KY); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Maker’s Pride, LLC in Michigan seeks a Senior HR Generalist to foster a strong culture, drive recruitment and retention, and support performance management within a high-performance manufacturing setting.

The role emphasizes compliance with local, state, and federal regulations, plus the ability to connect with both employees and leadership to create a positive, productive workplace.

Qualifications

• 3+ to 5+ years of experience in a generalist HR role in a manufacturing or high-performance environment
• Bachelor's degree in a related business field; MBA is a plus
• Experience in Food Manufacturing is a plus
• Bilingual in Spanish preferred; no sponsorship available for work authorization

Responsibilities

• Culture building and employee engagement using Maker's Pride Performance Systems
• Overseeing recruitment, onboarding, and retention strategies for a steady talent pipeline
• Leading performance management and succession planning efforts
• Community outreach and employer branding to enhance local visibility
• Ensuring training and compliance across the facility for audits and legal requirements
• Managing benefits programs and payroll for hourly employees
• Analyzing HR KPIs and driving actions to address trends

Skills

Leadership & team management

Communication skills

Analytical thinking

Conflict management

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in related business field

MBA

Tools

Dayforce (HRIS)

MS Office Suite

Job description

Job Summary Overview:

The Senior HR Generalist will play a crucial role in fostering a strong company culture, ensuring effective recruitment and retention strategies, supporting performance management, and maintaining legal compliance. This role is focused on ensuring a safe and engaged work environment while balancing the administrative and strategic aspects of human resources.

The ideal candidate will have a balance of strategic and tactical HR experience, particularly in high-performance manufacturing environments. They should be able to lead cultural transformation efforts, manage day-to-day HR operations, and maintain legal and ethical compliance. The role requires someone with a strong ability to connect with employees and leadership alike, with a focus on creating a positive, engaging, and productive workplace.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Culture Building and Employee Engagement:

• Leading the creation of a positive work culture by utilizing Maker's Pride Performance Systems.
• Managing annual opinion surveys and action plans to improve engagement.
• Ensuring employee recognition and driving pride within the workforce.

2. Talent Acquisition and Retention:

• Overseeing recruitment, on-boarding, and retention strategies to ensure a steady pipeline of talent.
• Developing strategies to stay union-free or maintain positive relations with unions if applicable.
• Building strong relationships with staffing agencies to ensure facility is adequately staffed.

3. Performance Management and Succession Planning:

• Leading the performance management system to evaluate and develop employees at all levels.
• Creating and implementing talent management programs to build a pipeline for succession planning.

4. Community Outreach and Employer Branding:

• Building a strong employer brand in the local community through donations, networking, and outreach efforts.

5. Training and Compliance:

• Ensuring the facility meets all training and compliance requirements for audits and legal purposes.
• Overseeing all policies and procedures to ensure legal compliance with local, state, and federal regulations.

6. Employee Benefits and Payroll:

• Managing employee benefits programs such as medical, dental, vision, 401(k), FMLA, etc.
• Overseeing payroll and attendance systems for hourly employees.

7. Data and Reporting:

• Analyzing Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and identifying actions to address downward trends in performance.

Required Competencies & Knowledge:

Technical Skills:

• Proficiency in MS Office Suite and knowledge of Dayforce (HRIS system).

Leadership and Management Skills:

• Ability to motivate and lead staff effectively while developing a high-performance team.
• Strong decision-making and conflict management skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively with employees at all levels.

Analytical and Financial Acumen:

• Ability to analyze HR data and trends, with a strong focus on problem-solving and financial understanding.

Interpersonal Skills:

• Strong conflict management skills and the ability to foster a positive work environment.
• Ability to coach and mentor both front-line employees and leadership staff.

Qualifications:

Educational Requirements:

• Undergraduate degree in a related business field required, with an MBA being a plus.

Experience:

• 3 to 5+ years of experience in a generalist HR role in a manufacturing or high-performance environment
• Experience in Food Manufacturing is a plus.

Additional Skills:

• Bilingual in Spanish is preferred.
• No sponsorship available for work authorization.