HR Generalist

Description Are You Ready to Bring the Energy and Grow Your Human Resource Career? Are you someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment and brings positive energy to everything you do? Do you pride yourself on taking complete ownership of projects, following through on every detail, and tackling challenges head-on with a "can-do" attitude? If so, we want you on our team! We are seeking a high-energy, detail-driven HR Generalist to support our manufacturing facility in Walker, MI. In this dynamic role, no two days are the same. You will be a key driver in talent acquisition, employee engagement, safety, and operational excellence—all while supporting our core company goals of Zero Defects and 100% On-Time Delivery . If you are a resourceful self-starter looking for a role where you can make a visible impact, drive continuous improvement, and grow professionally alongside a passionate team, this is the spot for you. What You’ll Be Doing (Key Responsibilities) Recruitment& Talent Acquisition: Drive the full non-exempt recruiting process from start to finish—update job descriptions, post ads, screen and interview candidates, represent the company at job fairs, build relationships with staffing agencies, and lead engaging new-employee orientations. Attendance & Leave Management: Manage full-lifecycle employee and temporary worker attendance, including FMLA, STD, and LOA programs. Partner closely with supervisors to address concerns proactively and conduct fair, constructive write-ups. Employee Engagement & Community: Bring people together! Help organize and lead company events, team-building initiatives, and community service projects. Safety Champion: Serve as an active member of the Safety Committee. Lead required safety trainings, participate in incident investigations, report workers' compensation claims, and keep safety top-of-mind. Metrics & Strategic Insight: Track and update key monthly HR metrics to provide actionable insights for Production Supervisors, Plant Management, and the Executive Team. Benefits Administration: Serve as a trusted resource for employees by administering health insurance, voluntary benefits, 401(k), and open enrollment activities. What Makes You a Great Fit Positive & High-Energy: You bring enthusiasm to the floor every day and inspire confidence in those around you. Tenacious Follow-Through: You don't just start tasks—you cross the finish line every single time. Adaptable & Resilient: You handle changing priorities effortlessly and jump in to help wherever needed. Growth-Oriented: You take initiative, ask smart questions, and are constantly looking for ways to expand your HR skills and impact. Requirements Required Experience: Minimum of 2 years of HR experience (or a suitable combination of education and experience). Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook). Excellent organizational, strategic thinking, and follow-up skills. Outstanding communication skills (written, verbal, and presentation). Preferred Experience: Bachelor's Degree in Business or Human Resources HR Certification OSHA safety standards and compliance. HRIS platforms (Paylocity and/or Paycor strongly preferred). Physical Demands & Working Conditions Ability to lift and/or move up to 50 lbs. as needed. Work environment includes both an office setting and a moderate-noise manufacturing floor. Safety glasses, hearing protection, and closed-toe shoes are required when on the production floor. Occasional local travel may be required. #J-18808-Ljbffr