Senior Human Resources Generalist

modernistic; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental and vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off and holidays

Company-paid life insurance

Employee discounts

Laptop and cell phone reimbursement

Professional development

Job summary

Modernistic in Michigan is seeking a Senior Human Resources Generalist to serve as a trusted HR resource across the state's six locations. This hands-on role covers employee relations, benefits, compliance, FMLA/ADA, workers' compensation, safety administration and HR operations.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years of progressive HR experience, can coach managers, conduct investigations, manage leaves and workers' compensation, and ensure policies meet federal and Michigan laws.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of progressive HR experience in a Generalist or Senior Generalist role.
• Ability to handle employee relations, investigations and performance management independently.
• Strong knowledge of federal and Michigan employment laws.
• Hands-on experience with FMLA, ADA, OSHA and workers' compensation.
• Experience with benefits administration and coaching managers through HR situations.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a trusted HR resource to leaders and team members across six locations.
• Coach managers through employee relations and performance issues.
• Conduct and document workplace investigations.
• Respond to employee concerns and resolve issues fairly and consistently.
• Manage FMLA, ADA accommodations and other leaves.
• Oversee workers' compensation claims and related docs.
• Maintain OSHA logs and support safety compliance.
• Oversee benefits administration and vendor relationships.
• Ensure HR practices comply with federal and Michigan laws.
• Develop and improve HR policies and processes.
• Track HR metrics and identify opportunities for improvement.
• Travel periodically within Michigan to stay accessible.
• Act as a recruiter when necessary.

Skills

Employee relations

Performance management

Workplace investigations

Communication

Coaching managers

Discretion

Tools

HRIS systems

HR reporting

Job description

Senior Human Resources Generalist

Salary: $70,000 - $80,000

Full-Time | Some In-State Travel

For more than 50 years, Modernistic has been a family-owned Michigan company built around one simple belief: our people make a difference.

With six locations throughout Michigan, we're looking for an experienced Senior Human Resources Generalist to serve as a trusted HR resource to our leaders and team member across the state. This hands-on role with significant responsibility for employee relations, benefits, compliance, FMLA/ADA, workers' compensation, safety administration and HR operations.

We're looking for someone who doesn't simply know HR rules - you know HR well enough to operate independently and confidently - someone who can coach a manager through a difficult employee situation, conduct a workplace investigation, manage a leave or workers' compensation claim, interpret employment policies, and recognize when and issue create risk for the company.

If you combine strong HR knowledge with sound judgement, common sense and a genuine ability to connect with people, we'd love to meet you!

Responsibilities

• Serve as a trusted HR resource to leaders and team members across all six Modernistic locations
• Coach managers through employee relations, performance management, corrective action and other workplace issues
• Conduct and document workplace investigations
• Respond to employee concerns and help resolve issues fairly and consistently
• Manage FMLA, ADA accommodations and other employee leaves
• Manage workers' compensation claims and related documentation
• Maintain OSHA logs and support company-wide safety compliance
• Oversee benefits administration and serve as the primary HR contact for benefit vendors
• Ensure HR practices and employee documentation comply with federal and Michigan employment laws
• Develop and improve HR policies, processes and best practices
• Track HR metrics, including turnover and retention, and identify opportunities for improvement
• Travel periodically to our Michigan locations to remain a visible and accessible HR resource
• Act as a Recruiter when necessary

What We're Looking For

Required

• 5+ years of progressive HR experience in a Generalist, Senior Generalist, HR Manager or similar role
• Demonstrated experience independently handling employee relations, corrective action, performance management and workplace investigations
• Strong working knowledge of federal and Michigan employment laws
• Hands‑on experience with FMLA, ADA, FLSA, OSHA and workers' compensation
• Experience with employee benefits administration
• Experience coaching and advising managers through employee-related situations
• Strong judgement and ability to recognize and appropriately escalaterisk
• Excellent communication, organization and problem-solving skills
• High level of discretion and confidentiality
• Ability to work independently and manage competing priorities
• Valid Michigan driver's license and good driving record; some in-state travel is required
• Ability to successfully complete required background screening and drug testing

Preferred

• Multi-location HR experience
• Experience in a service, skilled‑trades, construction, restoration or other field‑based workforce
• Experience with HRIS systems and HR reporting
• SHRM-CP, SHRM‑SCP, PHR or SPHR certifications

Benefits

• Medical insurance with 60% of premium costs covered by Modernistic for team members and their dependents
• Dental and vision insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid time off and paid holidays
• Company‑paid basic life insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Pet Insurance
• Employee discounts
• Company laptop and cell phone reimbursement
• Professional development and growth opportunities

We look forward to meeting you!

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.