Senior Human Resources Generalist

Ultimate Staffing; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Ultimate Staffing seeks an experienced Senior HR Generalist to lead and support core HR functions including talent acquisition, employee relations, performance management, compliance, training, and HR program administration.

In this role, you will partner with senior leadership to drive HR initiatives, maintain regulatory compliance, and cultivate a positive, high-performing workplace. You will oversee recruitment, onboarding, policies, investigations, and HR data management.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in HR, Business Administration, Psychology, or related field (must).
• 15+ years of progressive HR experience.
• Strong background in recruitment, employee relations, compliance, benefits administration, and performance management.
• Experience partnering with executive and senior leadership teams.
• SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, PHR, SPHR, or similar certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage full-cycle recruitment, onboarding, and workforce planning activities.
• Partner with leadership on employee relations, performance management, succession planning, and organizational initiatives.
• Administer and maintain HR policies, procedures, and best practices.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations.
• Conduct workplace investigations and assist with conflict resolution.
• Maintain employee records, training documentation, and compliance-related files.
• Monitor regulatory changes and update HR programs and policies accordingly.
• Develop and facilitate employee training, orientation, and development programs.
• Support employee engagement, retention, and culture-building initiatives.
• Provide guidance to managers and employees on HR-related matters.
• Assist in supervising and mentoring HR team members as needed.

Skills

Recruitment

Employee relations

Compliance

Benefits administration

Performance management

Executive partnership

HRIS

ATS

Payroll

Learning management

Leadership

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR

Master's degree in HR or related field

SHRM certification preferred

Tools

HRIS

ATS

Payroll systems

Learning management systems

Job description

Seeking an experienced HR professional to support and lead key Human Resources functions including talent acquisition, employee relations, performance management, compliance, training, and HR program administration. This role partners closely with leadership to drive HR initiatives, maintain regulatory compliance, and support a positive, high-performing workplace.

Key Responsibilities

Senior Human Resources Generalist

Position Summary

Seeking an experienced HR professional to support and lead key Human Resources functions including talent acquisition, employee relations, performance management, compliance, training, and HR program administration. This role partners closely with leadership to drive HR initiatives, maintain regulatory compliance, and support a positive, high-performing workplace.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage full-cycle recruitment, onboarding, and workforce planning activities.
• Partner with leadership on employee relations, performance management, succession planning, and organizational initiatives.
• Administer and maintain HR policies, procedures, and best practices.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations.
• Conduct workplace investigations and assist with conflict resolution.
• Maintain employee records, training documentation, and compliance-related files.
• Monitor regulatory changes and recommend updates to HR programs and policies.
• Develop and facilitate employee training, orientation, and development programs.
• Support employee engagement, retention, and culture-building initiatives.
• Provide guidance to managers and employees on HR-related matters.
• Assist in supervising and mentoring HR team members as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Psychology, Communications, or related field required.
• Master's degree in HR, Labor Relations, Business Administration, or related field preferred.
• 15+ years of progressive Human Resources experience.
• Strong background in recruitment, employee relations, compliance, benefits administration, and performance management.
• Experience partnering with executive and senior leadership teams.
• SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, PHR, SPHR, or similar certification preferred.

Skills & Knowledge

• Thorough knowledge of HR principles, employment law, and compliance requirements.
• Experience with HRIS, ATS, payroll, learning management, and performance management systems.
• Strong leadership, communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and organizational abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.

Work Environment

• Primarily office-based setting.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, or military or veteran status. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with state and local laws, including the California Fair Chance Act, City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, and San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.