HR Generalist

HR Generalist

Location: Kalamazoo, MI

Compensation: $60,000–$72,000 annually

Schedule: Full-time | Monday–Friday | 8:00 AM–5:00 PM | Onsite

About the Company

Our client is a well-established nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting education and community development throughout Southwest Michigan. They offer a collaborative, people-first culture where employees are encouraged to contribute ideas, build relationships, and make a meaningful impact.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate all aspects of employee onboarding, ensuring new hires complete required documentation, compliance training, and orientation activities.
• Serve as a primary HR resource for employees and supervisors, answering questions related to policies, procedures, benefits, and employment practices.
• Interpret and apply organizational policies, employment agreements, and labor-related guidelines while ensuring compliance with applicable regulations.
• Partner with leadership to address employee relations matters, conduct workplace investigations, and provide guidance on performance management and conflict resolution.
• Oversee recruitment activities including posting positions, coordinating interviews, extending offers, and supporting hiring managers throughout the process.
• Maintain accurate employee records and HR documentation while ensuring confidentiality and compliance.
• Assist with policy development, handbook updates, and continuous improvement of HR processes.
• Support employee engagement initiatives, recognition programs, wellness activities, and other culture-building efforts.
• Generate HR reports and assist with compliance audits and reporting requirements.
• Participate in special HR projects and initiatives as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field preferred.
• 3–5 years of Human Resources Generalist experience.
• Experience supporting onboarding, employee relations, and policy administration.
• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Excel, Word, and Outlook.
• Experience in nonprofit, education, government, or other mission-driven organizations is a plus.