Sr. HR Generalist

Take the next step in your HR career with an exciting opportunity as a Senior HR Generalist at Flat River Group, a leader in eCommerce. This role is ideal for a well-rounded, self-directed HR professional who is comfortable working within an operations environment while serving as a key partner to the HR team, employees and leadership. The target hiring range for this position is $63,000–$70,000, with flexibility based on experience and qualificationsFlat River Group Offers You:At Flat River Group, our people are key to our success—and we’re here to support you: Work-Life Balance That Works - Enjoy a hybrid schedule with 3-days onsite schedule Unlimited Paid Time Off - Take the time you need to recharge and bring your best self to work401(k) with Immediate Vesting - Company match with no waiting—your future starts building right away Comprehensive Benefits from Day One - Medical, dental, and vision coverage, plus FSA/HSA options starting on your first dayPaid Maternity Leave - Support during one of life’s most important moments Tuition Reimbursement - Keep learning and growing with support for your continued educationWho is Flat River Group?Founded in 2011 and headquartered in Belding, Michigan, Flat River Group, LLC is a leading end-to-end ecommerce partner that works with vendors to help grow and manage their online business. We sell a variety of product categories as a 1st Party Seller, including toys, games, pet, sports & outdoor, home and patio, and lawn & garden.This year, Flat River Group is proud to celebrate its 15-year anniversary! While our focus has evolved over time, we continue to operate and support multiple U.S.-based distribution facilities in Michigan and Illinois.Your Mission in This Role The Senior HR Generalist will provide dedicated HR support to a warehouse operation, serving as the primary HR contact for the Peru location and a trusted resource for employees. This role will support performance management, compliance, recruitment, and HR operations. You will play an important role in fostering a positive workplace cultureThis individual is proactive, collaborative, and process-oriented, with the ability to build trust quickly and serve as a steady HR presence. They are comfortable operating across both strategic and hands-on responsibilities, and are motivated by the opportunity to support culture, strengthen processes, and contribute to a cohesive HR function across locationsWhat You’ll Get to Do Serves as the primary HR lead and main point of contact for the Peru warehouse location, providing day-to-day support and partnership to local leadershipActs as a resource for employees and managers to address concerns, mediate conflicts, conduct investigations, and foster a supportive work environment, ensuring fair treatment and alignment with company policies and organizational culturePartners closely with warehouse leadership to support performance management efforts, including coaching, employee development, and disciplinary actions to help drive accountabilityEnsures compliance with company policies, procedures, and employment regulations, proactively addressing concerns and guiding leaders on best practicesMaintains accurate, up-to-date employee records in compliance with legal and company standards, ensuring secure storage, timely updates, and easy access to support HR reporting and auditsManages corporate-wide employee leave administration, including FMLA, personal, medical, and other company leaves, ensuring accurate tracking, compliance with applicable laws and policies, and clear communication with employees and leadership throughout the leave processServes as backup support for payroll, ensuring accuracy and continuity in processingAssists with various HR projects and work closely with the HR team to support key initiatives and foster a cohesive, high-functioning HR departmentCollaborates with the Director of HR and department heads to understand staffing needs and develop recruitment strategiesManages the full-cycle recruitment process in the ATS, including sourcing and attracting candidates, screening and coordinating interviews, facilitating hiring team communication, and overseeing offer development and onboarding—while ensuring a positive and seamless candidate experience throughoutEstablishes and maintain recruitment metrics in collaboration with the Director of HR to track the effectiveness of hiring strategies, identify areas for improvement, and ensure alignment with company goalsSkills That Make You Shine Effective Communication: Ability to convey information clearly and listen actively, both verbally and in writingInterpersonal Skills: Ability to build positive relationships with both employees and job candidatesCollaboration & Teamwork: Works cooperatively within teams and across departments to achieve common goalsResponsiveness: Demonstrates timely follow-up and clear communication with employees, and leadershipAdaptability & Flexibility: Proven ability to manage and prioritize multiple tasksKnowledge of federal and IL state regulations related to recruitment, hiring, and employment complianceProficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) is required; experience with advanced features is a plusFamiliarity with Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) and HRIS platforms is preferred, with experience in Paycom considered a strong plusExperience with Canva and HubSpot is preferred, but not requiredExperience That Sets You Up for Success Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field is preferred; an associate degree is requiredA minimum of 7+ years of experience in HR is required;Required to travel once per quarter with overnight stays to our corporate location in Michigan #J-18808-Ljbffr Flat River Group Llc