Senior HR Generalist: Talent, Payroll & Culture Leader

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

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