Human Resources Generalist

Job Description

Job Description

We are seeking an experienced, highly organized HR Generalist to manage the centralized human resources functions for our two closely held small businesses (combined headcount of approximately 95 employees).

In this role, you will serve as the sole HR professional and the primary point of contact for employees across both entities. This is a fully centralized position based permanently at our main office. All core employee benefits, policies, and compliance structures are fully established; your primary focus will be operational excellence, consistency, and maintaining compliance across the group.

Responsibilities

• Centralized HR Operations: Serve as the face of HR for both businesses, managing all day-to-day employee inquiries, administrative tasks, and record-keeping.
• Onboarding & Offboarding: Manage the full employee lifecycle, including running background checks, conducting new-hire orientation, managing I-9 verification, and overseeing offboarding/exit processes for both entities.
• Compliance Management: Maintain employee files and ensure strict, daily compliance with federal, state, and local labor laws.
• Benefits Coordination: Act as the internal administrator for our established, group-wide benefits plans (health, dental, vision, retirement, etc.), assisting employees with open enrollment and qualifying life events.
• Employee Relations: Provide neutral, professional support for managers and staff. Conduct objective internal investigations when necessary and advise leadership on performance management and disciplinary procedures.
• Payroll & Time Tracking Support: Partner with our payroll processing workflows to ensure accurate time tracking, leave documentation (including FMLA/Short-Term Disability), and employee data entry.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience: 3 to 5+ years of human resources experience, preferably as an HR Generalist or HR Sole Practitioner in a small-to-midsized business environment.
• Compliance Knowledge: Solid understanding of core employment laws (FLSA, FMLA, ADA, EEO).
• System Savvy: Proficiency with HRIS platforms, modern payroll systems, and standard office software (e.g., Microsoft Office, Google Workspace).
• Communication & Accessibility: Exceptional interpersonal and verbal communication skills. Ability to maintain high visibility and build trust with employees who work across different business entities.
• Discretion: Demonstrated ability to handle sensitive, confidential corporate and personal data with the highest level of professionalism.
• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field is preferred; HR certification (SHRM-CP or PHR) is a strong plus.

As a West Michigan Excavator for over 75 years, we take pride in the quality in every project.

Company Description

As a West Michigan Excavator for over 75 years, we take pride in the quality in every project.