Human Resources Generalist

About Us Engelsma Homes is a custom luxury homebuilder serving West Michigan for over 20 years. We transform lives and landscapes by creating extraordinary homes where every detail reflects our commitment to excellence, innovation, and meaningful connection. Our office and production area are tucked back in the woods where we can be inspired by the beauty of the landscape surrounds us. We know that much of our success is due to our talented staff that appreciate our drive, supportive culture, and core values: Get it Done Right Thing Improve Every Day (Find the Good) Team First We feel the combination of great people and culture are a key factor in creating beautiful spaces our clients love and ultimately believe our success can only come from God blessing our efforts. About this Role We're looking for an organized, people-focused Human Resources Generalist to help drive an exceptional employee experience from recruitment and onboarding through development, payroll, benefits, and beyond. This is a hands‑on role for someone who enjoys variety, thrives in a fast‑paced environment, and wants to make a meaningful impact on both employees and the business. You'll be a trusted resource for our team while helping shape and support key HR initiatives across the organization. In the role you will: Support recruiting efforts, including job postings, candidate coordination, and interviewing onboarding Lead the onboarding experience for new hires, coordinating pre‑employment screenings, HR system setup, employment documentation, and new employee orientation to ensure a smooth and welcoming transition into the organization Serve as a key point of contact for employees regarding benefits, leave, payroll, and HR‑related questions Manage employee records, HR systems, and personnel documentation Process bi‑weekly payroll and ensure accurate timekeeping, PTO, and employee reimbursements Coordinate employee communications, recognition programs, and company events Support training, professional development, certifications, and compliance initiatives Administer performance review programs and employee lifecycle processes Assist with employee offboarding, exit interviews, and termination procedures Partner with leadership to ensure HR processes are efficient, compliant, and employee‑focused What We're Looking For Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field preferred 3+ years of Human Resources experience Payroll administration experience preferred Experience with HRIS and payroll systems; Paylocity experience is a plus Strong organizational skills and attention to detail Excellent communication and relationship‑building abilities Ability to manage confidential information with professionalism and discretion In addition to working within our strong employee focused culture, you will get: Competitive compensation Company profit sharing Medical insurance Dental Insurance Vision Insurance Employee assistance program 401k with a company match Enjoy Employee events throughout the year (picnic, sledding, holiday dinner, etc.) Paid time off 7 Paid Holidays If you like a company that's big enough to provide stability yet small enough where you can have autonomy within your work and move fast, Engelsma Homes is the place for you. Apply today! #J-18808-Ljbffr