Sr. HR Generalist

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

Job summary

Leggett & Platt Inc. in Grand Rapids, MI, is seeking a Senior HR Generalist to partner with leaders across our Work Furniture business.

You will manage talent acquisition, employee relations, compliance, training, and HR programs that advance business objectives. You will use SAP SuccessFactors to handle data and reporting, promote health and safety policies, and advise managers on performance and people management.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field; or a combination of relevant education and experience.
• 2-4 years of experience as a Human Resources Generalist or similar HR role.
• Strong administrative and organizational skills with excellent attention to detail.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to build trust and establish effective working relationships.
• Fluency in English and working knowledge of employment laws, HR processes, and employee relations practices.

Responsibilities

• Ensure HR data and record-keeping compliance, including employee records, filing, reporting, and HRIS data maintenance (40–50% of the role).
• Support the full recruitment process, including posting jobs, screening candidates, coordinating interviews, and onboarding activities.
• Provide outstanding customer service and HR support to employees and leaders.
• Partner with leadership teams to support business objectives through effective people practices and workforce planning.
• Utilize SAP SuccessFactors to manage employee data, reporting, and HR processes.
• Promote and communicate occupational health and safety policies for both hourly and salaried employees.
• Advise managers on employee relations, performance management, and people management best practices.

Skills

HR Generalist

Communication

Employee relations

Analytical

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR or related

Tools

SAP SuccessFactors

HRIS

Job description

We, at Leggett & Platt Inc., are searching for a Senior HR Generalist within our Human Resources team to help support our Work Furniture business. In our Furniture Components business, we design, manufacture, and distribute a wide range of components and finished products that enhance comfort, motion, and style in upholstered furniture, including recliner mechanisms, seating support systems, and sofa sleeper units. With a global footprint that includes international manufacturing, product development, distribution and sales, we are strategically positioned to support upholstered furniture manufacturers around the world.

Leggett & Platt is North America's leading independent manufacturer of office furniture components and mechanisms. Our Work Furniture business produces task and finished components, as well as select lines of private label finished seating. From surface-critical bent tube assemblies and molded plywood components to chair mechanisms, bases, arms, seats, and backs, Work Furniture brings diverse world-class manufacturing capabilities together in the production and assembly of high-quality contract furniture products.

As a Senior HR Generalist, you will have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact by partnering with employees and leaders across the business to drive HR excellence, employee engagement, and organizational effectiveness. Your contributions will have a direct impact on the business by supporting talent acquisition, employee relations, compliance, training and development, and HR programs that help the organization achieve its strategic objectives. The team you will be working with is collaborative, supportive, and business-focused, and values continuous improvement, partnership, integrity, and a people-first mindset.

So, what will you be doing as a Senior HR Generalist?

• Ensure HR data and record-keeping compliance, including employee records, filing, reporting, and HRIS data maintenance, comprising approximately 40-50% of the role.
• Support the full recruitment process, including posting jobs, screening candidates, coordinating interviews, and assisting with hiring and onboarding activities.
• Provide outstanding customer service and HR support to employees and leaders.
• Partner with leadership teams to support business objectives through effective people practices and workforce planning.
• Assist in implementing HR programs, initiatives, and employment activities that support organizational goals.
• Utilize SAP SuccessFactors to manage employee data, reporting, and HR processes.
• Support organizational effectiveness initiatives and help identify opportunities for improved efficiency and workforce alignment.
• Promote and communicate occupational health and safety policies for both hourly and salaried employees.
• Support employee relations matters, including addressing employee concerns, grievances, and labor-related issues in collaboration with leaders and HR colleagues.
• Communicate HR policies, processes, and organizational changes effectively to employees.
• Advise managers on employee relations, performance management, and people management best practices.
• Identify employee training and development needs through performance management systems and competency evaluations.
• Maintain knowledge of employment and labor legislation and help ensure compliance with applicable regulations.
• Collaborate with the HR team to prioritize work and support departmental objectives.

To be successful in this role, you'll need:

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field; or a combination of relevant education and experience.
• 2-4 years of experience as a Human Resources Generalist or similar HR role.
• Strong administrative and organizational skills with excellent attention to detail.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to build trust and establish effective working relationships. Soft skills and clarity in communication a must!
• Ability to prioritize multiple responsibilities and work effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• Analytical and goal-oriented approach to problem solving.
• Fluency in English.
• Working knowledge of employment laws, HR processes, and employee relations practices.

Things we consider a plus:

• Experience with HRIS systems, particularly SAP SuccessFactors.
• Experience supporting a manufacturing environment.
• Experience with organizational development, training, and workforce planning initiatives.
• Advanced reporting and HR analytics capabilities.
• Professional HR certification (SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, PHR, CHRP, or similar).
• Spanish language skills.

Our Values

Our values speak to our shared beliefs, and describe how we approach working together.

• Put People First reflects our commitment to safety and care of each other, learning and development, and creating an inclusive environment of mutual respect, empathy and belonging.
• Do the Right Thing focuses us on acting with honesty and integrity, delivering the results the right way, taking pride in our work, and speaking the truth, good or bad.
• Do Great Work...Together occurs when we engage without hierarchy, collaborate as a team, embrace challenges, and work for the good of all of us.
• Take Ownership and Raise the Bar demonstrates our responsibility to add value and make a difference, challenge the status quo and biases to make things better, foster innovative and creative solutions to drive impact, and explore new perspectives and embrace change.

Our Commitment to You

We're actively taking steps to make sure our culture is inclusive and that our processes and practices promote equity for all. Leggett & Platt is comprised of people of all abilities, gender identities and expressions, ages, ethnicities, sexual orientations, veteran status, and more. Join us!

We welcome and encourage applications if you meet the minimum qualifications. Even if you do not meet the preferred qualifications, we'd love the opportunity to consider you.

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