Senior Human Resources Generalist

Area Agency on Aging of Western Michigan, Inc.; Grand Rapids (MI); Hybrid; USD 59,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

403(b)

Dental insurance

Employee assistance program

Flexible schedule

Flexible spending account

Health insurance

Health savings account

Life insurance

Paid jury duty

Paid time off

Professional development assistance

Referral program

Retirement plan

Tution reimbursement

Vision insurance

Job summary

Area Agency on Aging of Western Michigan, Inc. in Grand Rapids, MI is seeking a Senior HR Generalist to provide advanced HR support to the VP of HR & IT.

You will lead recruitment, administer benefits, manage leaves including FMLA, handle employee relations, maintain personnel records, and support performance evaluations and compensation processes. This role requires policy and handbook administration, regulatory compliance, and delivery of staff training.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Human Resources or a related field is preferred.
• At least five years in an HR role, preferably as an HR Generalist or higher.
• Strong oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Excellent accuracy, time management, and problem-solving abilities.
• Professional demeanor with the ability to handle sensitive information.
• Solid knowledge of HR laws, regulations, and best practices.
• High proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.

Responsibilities

• Oversee recruitment activities from job postings through selection.
• Administer employee benefits programs.
• Coordinate leaves of absence including FMLA.
• Manage employee relations and respond to concerns.
• Maintain accurate personnel records.
• Coordinate and conduct performance evaluations.
• Administer compensation processes.
• Implement HR policies and oversee handbook administration.
• Ensure regulatory and internal policy compliance.
• Deliver staff training and development initiatives.

Skills

Recruitment

Benefits administration

Leaves (FMLA)

Employee relations

Personnel records

Performance evaluations

Compensation

Policy and handbook administration

Regulatory compliance

Staff training

Interpersonal communication

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Human Resources or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Area Agency on Aging of Western Michigan, Inc. offers a comprehensive benefits package, a flexible hybrid work arrangement in Grand Rapids, and clear opportunities for professional growth. This Senior HR Generalist role provides advanced HR support to the VP of HR & IT, covering recruitment, benefits administration, leaves (including FMLA), employee relations, personnel records, performance evaluations, compensation, policy and handbook administration, compliance, and staff training. The position is based in Grand Rapids, MI, with hybrid in-office work.

Responsibilities

• Oversee recruitment activities from job postings through selection
• Administer employee benefits programs
• Coordinate leaves of absence including FMLA
• Manage employee relations and respond to concerns
• Maintain accurate personnel records
• Coordinate and conduct performance evaluations
• Administer compensation processes
• Implement HR policies and oversee handbook administration
• Ensure regulatory and internal policy compliance
• Deliver staff training and development initiatives

Requirements

• Demonstrated experience in managing recruitment processes
• Demonstrated experience administering employee benefits
• Demonstrated experience conducting performance evaluations
• Demonstrated experience handling FMLA and leaves
• Demonstrated experience administering employee handbooks
• Bachelor's Degree in Human Resources or a related field is preferred
• At least five years in an HR role, preferably as an HR Generalist or higher
• Strong oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills
• Excellent accuracy, time management, and problem-solving abilities
• Professional demeanor with the ability to handle sensitive information
• Solid knowledge of HR laws, regulations, and best practices
• High proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite

Technology

• Microsoft Office Suite

Benefits

• 403(b)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid jury duty
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Tution reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Compensation

Salary: USD 58,500 - 62,000 per year

Location

Grand Rapids, MI 49525; Hybrid remote work arrangement in Grand Rapids, MI 49525