Join a team that prioritizes people, collaboration, and ongoing development. This onsite Employee Relations Human Resource Generalist role in Portage, MI partnerships with the HR Manager to support leadership, coaching, investigations, and policy compliance within a supportive, team-oriented environment. The organization offers a comprehensive benefits package, opportunities for advancement, and a culture that values teamwork and continuous learning.
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefits package, including 401(k) with company match
- On the job training and development
- Generous paid time off programs
- Competitive compensation plan with bonus opportunities
- Great work environment
- Opportunities for advancement
- Discounted apartment home
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Compensation and Location
Salary: USD 70,000 - 85,000 per year. Location: Portage, Michigan (onsite). Education: Bachelor’s degree required.
Responsibilities
- Collaborate with the HR Manager to interpret and implement the organization’s people strategy.
- Provide guidance to leadership and team members on complex, specialized, and sensitive issues as they arise.
- Coordinate confidential matters such as accommodations with benefits, investigate allegations of misconduct, and manage separations.
- Evaluate and support coaching or performance improvement discussions, separations, and investigations in partnership with the HR Manager.
- Stay current on trends, best practices, regulatory changes, and new HR technologies related to HR, talent management, and employment law.
- Work with community managers to ensure compliance with federal and state employment laws and regulations.
- Advise on employer policies within the team member handbook.
- Maintain employee files in line with company policy and regulatory requirements.
- Collaborate regularly in person with Community Teams at their locations.
- Engage with employees and leaders across the organization to foster a collaborative environment.
- Develop a broad understanding of company operations.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field required.
- Previous experience in Human Resources required.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills required.
- Previous experience with Employee Relations is highly desirable.
- Previous experience in property management is preferred.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office programs.
- Ability to work cooperatively and respectfully with others.
- Strong cognitive reasoning abilities.
- Organized, detail-oriented, and able to work effectively in a fast-paced environment.
- Exceptional organizational and time-management skills, with the ability to balance and prioritize multiple projects.
- Ability to perform job duties under stressful circumstances such as last-minute deadlines.
- Demonstrates behaviors aligned with the company’s Mission, Vision, and Values, and adheres to Performance Pillars standards.
- Willingness to travel to various locations via private or public transportation.
- Regular attendance, strong work ethic, and interpersonal skills required.
- Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation required.
Technologies
Grow Your Career
The organization is committed to career development for the team, offering training and development through on-the-job, technical, sales, and leadership tracks, with solid growth potential across all areas of the business.
