Senior HR Generalist - Manufacturing & People Ops

CFS; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

CFS in Wyoming, MI is seeking a Senior HR Generalist to partner with operations leadership and employees, covering employee relations, talent acquisition, performance management, benefits, compliance and HR process improvement.

The ideal candidate is a hands-on HR professional with manufacturing experience, strong communication and problem-solving skills, who can balance strategic initiatives with day-to-day HR support. A bachelor's degree and 5+ years HR experience are preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field preferred.
• 5+ years of progressive Human Resources experience, preferably within a manufacturing environment.
• Strong knowledge of employment law, employee relations, benefits administration, and talent acquisition.
• Experience supporting both hourly and salaried employee populations.
• Strong communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
• Ability to build credibility and develop relationships at all levels of the organization.
• Experience with HRIS systems and Microsoft Office applications.
• PHR, SPHR, SHRM-CP, or SHRM-SCP certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Partner with managers to provide guidance on employee relations, performance management, and workforce planning.
• Manage full-cycle recruitment efforts for hourly and salaried positions.
• Lead onboarding and orientation programs to ensure a positive employee experience.
• Administer employee benefits, leave programs, and HR policies.
• Conduct workplace investigations and assist with conflict resolution.
• Support performance review processes, employee development, and succession planning initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations.
• Maintain accurate HR records and reporting within the HRIS system.
• Coordinate employee engagement, recognition, and retention programs.
• Assist with safety initiatives, workers' compensation administration, and return-to-work programs.
• Identify opportunities to improve HR processes and support continuous improvement efforts throughout the organization.

Skills

5+ years HR experience

Employee relations

Recruitment

Onboarding

Benefits administration

Performance management

HR policy

Communication

HRIS

MS Office

Problem-solving

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR/Business Administration or related field

PHR/SPHR/SHRM-CP/SHRM-SCP certification preferred

Tools

HRIS

MS Office

Job description

CFS in Wyoming, MI is seeking a Senior HR Generalist to partner with operations leadership and employees, covering employee relations, talent acquisition, performance management, benefits, compliance and HR process improvement.

The ideal candidate is a hands-on HR professional with manufacturing experience, strong communication and problem-solving skills, who can balance strategic initiatives with day-to-day HR support. A bachelor's degree and 5+ years HR experience are preferred.