HR Generalist

1 week ago


Portage, MI, United States The Pivot Group Full time
Job Description:

HR Generalist | Portage, MI

Salary Range: $60,000 - $87,000 depending on experience

Are you a detail-oriented professional with a passion for supporting employees and building positive workplace culture? The Pivot Group is dedicated to fostering meaningful relationships and supporting career advancement. We are collaborating with leading companies in Portage seeking experienced HR Generalists.

The Opportunity

We partner with manufacturers across Portage seeking HR Generalists who want more than a lateral move. These companies hire intentionally, and we connect them with professionals ready for roles that fit.

Key Responsibilities

  • Manage full-cycle recruitment for production, technical, and administrative roles.
  • Provide guidance and support on employee relations issues, including conflict resolution and disciplinary actions.
  • Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local labor laws and company HR policies, particularly regarding safety.
  • Administer HR programs such as onboarding, benefits, compensation, and performance management.
  • Support the development and implementation of training initiatives, including safety and skills development.
  • Handle workers' compensation claims and promote a safe working environment.
  • Maintain accurate HR records and prepare HR reports for management.
Recommended Qualifications
  • Minimum 3-5 years of HR Generalist experience within a manufacturing or industrial environment.
  • Strong knowledge of federal and state employment laws, with practical application in a production setting.
  • Demonstrated experience in full-cycle recruitment for various manufacturing roles, including hourly production staff.
  • Proven ability to manage employee relations, performance management, and conflict resolution.
  • Familiarity with workplace safety regulations (e.g., OSHA) and best practices relevant to manufacturing operations.
Bonus Qualifications
  • Experience supporting a unionized workforce.
  • Bilingual proficiency (e.g., Spanish/English).
  • Familiarity with Lean manufacturing principles or continuous improvement methodologies.
  • Certification in a safety-related field (e.g., OSHA 10/30).
  • Advanced proficiency with a specific HRIS common in manufacturing (e.g., UKG Pro, ADP Workforce Now).


Job Titles That Should Apply

HR Generalist, Human Resources Generalist, HR Specialist, Human Resources Specialist, HR Coordinator, Human Resources Coordinator, People Operations Generalist, HR Business Partner

Why Pivot Group

The Pivot Group was founded by manufacturing professionals who've been on both sides of the hiring process. Our clients are strategic-they partner with us because they want real insight into their roles and the people filling them, not a stack of resumes. We focus on match-driven placements built around what actually matters: Commute, Compensation, Culture, and Career trajectory.

If you're ready to take the next step in your career and connect with a firm that values fit over speed, we invite you to reach out. The Pivot Group offers resources to support your search-market insights, resume feedback, and interview preparation. As our partnerships grow, we'll reach out with opportunities aligned with your goals. Thank you for considering this approach to career advancement.

Required Skills:
• Osha
• Conflict
• HR
• Safety Regulations
• Resume
• Offers
• Lean Manufacturing
• Operations
• Compliance
• Recruitment
• HR Policies
• Salary
• Hiring
• Partnerships
• Spanish
• Onboarding
• Compensation
• Employee Relations
• Conflict Resolution
• Performance Management
• Continuous Improvement
• Human Resources
• Manufacturing
• Regulations
• Records
• Preparation
• Business
• English
• Training
• Management

Salary Package:
$ 60,000.00 - 87,000.00 (US Dollar)
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