HR Generalist (Manufacturing)

iMPact Business Group, Inc.

Grand Rapids, MI
28 days ago

Highlights

This role will manage a broad range of employee relations, leave, compliance, recruiting, and HR operations activities while partnering closely with supervisors, plant leadership, and the HR Manager. Overview Our client is seeking an experienced Senior HR Generalist to provide hands-on HR support for a large, multi-shift manufacturing operation in the Grand Rapids area.

Numbers & Facts

Location	Grand Rapids, MI
Industry	Staffing/Employment Agencies
Company Size	100 to 499 employees
Year Founded	2004
Website	https://impactbusinessgroup.com

Description

Overview

Our client is seeking an experienced Senior HR Generalist to provide hands-on HR support for a large, multi-shift manufacturing operation in the Grand Rapids area. This role will manage a broad range of employee relations, leave, compliance, recruiting, and HR operations activities while partnering closely with supervisors, plant leadership, and the HR Manager. Senior-level candidates may be considered based on experience.

Responsibilities

Serve as a primary HR resource for hourly and salaried employees across a multi-shift manufacturing environment.
Manage employee relations matters, including workplace concerns, investigations, policy violations, performance issues, corrective actions, and terminations.
Advise supervisors on performance management, disciplinary situations, documentation, and challenging employee conversations.
Administer FMLA, ADA accommodations, short-term disability, and other employee leave processes.
Coordinate workers' compensation cases, work restrictions, and return-to-work activities in partnership with operations and safety.
Manage attendance administration, including tracking, employee notifications, and appropriate escalation.
Support high-volume recruiting needs for manufacturing and production positions.
Maintain accurate personnel records, employee changes, and HR transactions within the HRIS.
Ensure HR files and documentation remain complete, accurate, and prepared for internal or external audits.
Support employment compliance requirements, including I-9 documentation and applicable federal and state recordkeeping.
Partner with HR and plant leadership on policy interpretation, employee communications, engagement, and workplace issues.
Provide backup assistance with timekeeping, attendance, and related payroll matters as needed.
Maintain a visible presence within the manufacturing operation and provide HR support across shifts when employee relations matters require it.

Qualifications

5+ years of well-rounded HR Generalist experience in a fast paced manufacturing environment
2+ years of recruitment experience, ideally within a manufacturing environment or a 3rd party firm focused on high volume manufacturing
Working knowledge of FMLA, ADA/accommodations, workers' compensation, employment law, investigations, and corrective action processes.
Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business, or a related discipline, or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
Strong judgment, communication, and documentation skills with the ability to independently handle sensitive employee matters.

Titles Encouraged to Apply

HR Generalist
Senior HR Generalist
Human Resources Generalist
Employee Relations Generalist
Plant HR Generalist
HR Business Partner
Human Resources Business Partner
Human Resources Specialist

About Company

Working with iMPact

Here at iMPact we have helped connect candidates to opportunities available in Information Technology, Accounting/Finance, Engineering, and Business Process/Administration. We have full-time, part-time and contract positions available in Michigan, Florida as well as nationwide.

Our headquarters is located in Grand Rapids, MI and we also have an office in Tampa, FL. When you’re working with us, one of our experienced recruiters will connect you with matching opportunities and they will be there every step of the way to help you through the application, interviewing and onboarding process to ensure success.

To connect with one of our recruiters, submit your application for one of our open positions, or visit our website www.impactbusinessgroup.com to submit your resume for general consideration. We look forward to hearing from you!