We are looking for an experienced Human Resources (HR) Generalist to oversee core HR operations for a manufacturing organization in Plymouth, Michigan. This permanent, on-site position plays a central role in supporting both hourly and salaried employees while serving as a trusted advisor to leadership and frontline management. The role is well suited for someone who enjoys a hands-on environment, builds strong working relationships across teams, and applies sound judgment to employee matters with professionalism and discretion.
Responsibilities:
- Direct full-cycle hiring efforts by identifying talent needs, coordinating sourcing activities, screening applicants, guiding offer preparation, and ensuring a smooth onboarding experience.
- Review workforce data such as retention, turnover, and hiring patterns to identify trends and recommend practical actions that strengthen staffing stability.
- Address employee relations matters by leading investigations, supporting corrective action processes, managing separations, and handling unemployment-related documentation.
- Interpret and enforce workplace guidelines consistently across departments, including expectations tied to attendance, conduct, leave administration, and job performance.
- Advise supervisors on communication strategies, employee documentation, performance challenges, and other sensitive workplace situations.
- Facilitate performance management activities by organizing review cycles, supporting goal development, coordinating improvement plans, and encouraging employee growth.
- Oversee HR administrative programs related to compensation, benefits, and payroll while partnering with finance on reporting needs and workforce planning.
- Maintain accurate personnel files, support HR systems administration, and help ensure compliance with employment laws as well as workers’ compensation and return-to-work processes.
- Prepare workforce updates and risk-related insights for leadership while contributing HR support to safety, quality, environmental, and other operational compliance initiatives.
- At least 3 years of human resources experience, with additional value placed on background supporting manufacturing or industrial teams.
- Demonstrated knowledge of employee relations, recruiting, onboarding, benefits administration, payroll support, and general HR operations.
- Ability to manage daily HR responsibilities independently and provide practical guidance to leaders on confidential employee issues.
- Familiarity with federal employment regulations and Michigan labor requirements.
- Experience using HRIS and payroll platforms, including ADP or similar systems.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, especially Excel, along with standard workplace collaboration tools.
- Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related discipline preferred; comparable relevant experience will also be considered.
- HR certification is a plus.