Human Resources Generalist

AVB•Portage, MI

43d•$60,000 - $75,000•Onsite

About The Position

At AVB, our HR team plays a critical role in shaping the employee experience and supporting leaders across a fast-paced, people-first organization. We’re looking for a hands-on HR Generalist who enjoys balancing day-to-day ownership with meaningful employee and manager support. This is an ideal opportunity for someone who wants ownership of the hiring and onboarding process, while continuing to grow into broader HR responsibilities. This role serves as the primary owner of recruiting and onboarding, while also acting as a key HR partner to employees and managers. You’ll focus on delivering a strong candidate and new hire experience, ensuring consistency, quality, and efficiency across all hiring and onboarding processes. In addition, you’ll provide day-to-day HR support, helping managers and employees navigate people-related matters with practical, people-focused guidance.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, or a related field (or equivalent combination of education and experience)
3+ years of progressive HR experience, with exposure to employee relations and compliance
Solid understanding of HR best practices and applicable employment laws
Strong communication, organization, and prioritization skills
Demonstrated ability to exercise sound judgment and maintain confidentiality in sensitive situations
Proficiency with HRIS systems and Microsoft Office

Nice To Haves

HR certification (PHR or SHRM-CP)
Demonstrated experience with full-cycle recruiting processes
Experience in construction, trades, or similarly fast-paced, operations-driven environments
Experience supporting leaders across multiple departments or locations
Exposure to employee relations, benefits administration, and/or leave management

Responsibilities

Lead and manage the full-cycle recruiting process in partnership with hiring managers
Ensure a consistent, efficient, and positive candidate experience
Support hiring decisions through screening, coordination, and interview process guidance
Oversee recruiting workflows, with administrative support for scheduling, postings, and tracking
Build and maintain talent pipelines, including internship programs, career fairs, and community partnerships
Partner with leaders on workforce planning and hiring priorities
Own and continuously improve the onboarding experience to ensure strong employee integration
Oversee onboarding and offboarding processes, ensuring consistency, timeliness, and compliance
Partner with HR Operations support for execution of onboarding logistics and system setup
Ensure all documentation, workflows, and checklists are completed accurately and on time
Identify opportunities to enhance the new hire experience and early employee engagement
Serve as a primary HR resource for managers and employees
Provide guidance on performance management, policy interpretation, and employee concerns
Support corrective action processes and documentation
Identify and address employee issues early, escalating complex matters as needed
Serve as a point of contact for employee benefits questions and guidance
Support employees in navigating benefit plans and leave processes
Ensure benefits and leave processes are executed accurately in partnership with HR Operations support
Support open enrollment and benefits-related initiatives
Maintain compliance with employment laws and company policies
Ensure HR documentation and processes are accurate and audit-ready
Oversee HRIS data integrity and workflow effectiveness
Support policy updates and employee communications
Drive consistency and effectiveness across recruiting and onboarding processes
Prioritize and manage day-to-day HR responsibilities in a fast-paced environment
Identify and implement improvements to hiring, onboarding, and HR workflows
Support employee engagement and culture initiatives