Human Resources Generalist

Job Description

The Human Resources Generalist provides administrative support and professional-level HR assistance for Legislative Council agencies and the Michigan State Capitol Commission (MSCC). Individual assists with administering HR functions in accordance with state and federal laws and Council policies. This position carries out responsibilities in the following functional areas: payroll and timekeeping; onboarding, offboarding, and orientation; recruitment; records management, and employee relations. Individual maintains a customized HRIS, creates forms and checklists, processes payroll transactions and biweekly timesheets, assists with employee intranet website, filing, and other HR-related functions. Employee reports to the Legislative Service Bureau (LSB) HR Director. The Legislative Service Bureau is part of the Michigan Legislative Council, a non-partisan legislative information and service agency for the Michigan Legislature. Position Description (Download PDF reader)

Required Education and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in human resources, business, or a related field required.
• Prefer 2+ years' administrative experience, with at least one year of experience in a generalist or HR role.
• Skilled in payroll software and HRIS systems, Microsoft Office applications, and database programs required.
• Strong organizational and analytical skills with attention to detail required, with ability to prioritize work and meet deadlines.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and conflict-resolution skills required.
• Equivalent combination of education and experience acceptable.
• Occasional overtime and irregular hours as required.

Additional Requirements and Information

Online applications only are being accepted through the State of Michigan's NEOGOV job posting website at

Applicants must include the following three items as separate attachments in the online application for full consideration:

1. Cover letter outlining interest and qualifications.
2. Resume.

The deadline to apply is 5:00 pm on Sunday, August 2, 2026.

The Legislative Council is a nonpartisan legislative information and service agency. This is an unclassified, non-Civil Service position in State government. All Legislative Council employees are considered "at-will," except for LSB Printing Division union members. Employees are required to be non-partisan and maintain work confidentiality.

This job is located at Boji Tower, 124 W. Allegan Street, Lansing, Michigan.

For job-related questions, call the Legislative Service Bureau Human Resources Office at View phone number on click.appcast.io. For technical support with your online application, call NeoGov Live Applicant Support at View phone number on click.appcast.io.

Accommodations If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or selection processes, please contact the ADA coordinator for the agency that posted this position vacancy.

State employment benefits include everything from health insurance to retirement income and are worth about 40% of your salary. Employee premiums shares are required for most insurances. This page gives a brief explanation of some of the benefits that are provided by the Legislative Council. See details on these and other employment information.

Leave Time Full-time employees receive between 15 and 35 vacation leave days per year and13 sick days per year. Holidays Legislative Council employees receive 13 scheduled holidays each year. Alternative Work Schedules Flexible work schedules are available in some jobs. Flexible schedules may be limited to certain time periods per year. Insurance and Other Benefits Insurances include health, vision, dental and life. Employees also have the option to purchase voluntary insurances for additional life, accidental death, long term disability, long term care, and legal services, to name a few. Premiums vary for these insurances. Flexible spending accounts for medical expenses and child care are also available. Deferred Compensation Employees may invest income in a tax-deferred retirement investment program. The state offers two optional deferred compensation plans, the 457 and 401(k). Employees decide the amount deducted from each paycheck. Retirement Employees receive a minimum 4% state contribution toward their defined contribution retirement fund. If an employee elects to contribute more, the state will match that percentage (up to 3%).