Senior Human Resources Generalist

Modernistic Cleaning & RestorationGrand Rapids, MI
$65,000 - $75,000Hybrid

About The Position

Modernistic has provided exceptional cleaning and restoration services throughout Michigan for over 50 years. As a growing, family-owned company with six locations, we are seeking a Senior HR Generalist to join our team. This role, based in Grand Rapids or Plainwell, will oversee all HR functions across the state, lead recruiting efforts, and act as a recruiter when needed. We are looking for a candidate who is people-focused, organized, and passionate about building strong teams and a positive workplace culture. Our company culture emphasizes customer delight and investing in our employees, with a strong focus on internal growth and promotion.

Requirements

  • 3+ years of HR management or generalist experience
  • 2+ years of experience in recruiting
  • Strong knowledge of Michigan and federal employment laws
  • Proven ability to manage multiple priorities
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
  • High level of discretion and confidentiality
  • Strong organizational and problem-solving skills
  • Self-motivated, detail-oriented, and results-driven
  • Must be able to pass a drug test & background check
  • Valid Michigan driver's license and good driving record (some in-state travel required)

Nice To Haves

  • Experience in the service industry is a plus
  • Knowledge of cleaning and restoration industry is a plus
  • HR certification (PHR/SPHR/SHRM-CP/SHRM-SCP) is a plus

Responsibilities

  • Oversee benefit administration and serve as primary contact with benefit vendors
  • Handle employee issue resolution and provide guidance to leadership and staff
  • Ensure OSHA and safety compliance across all six locations
  • Maintain OSHA logs, manage worker's comp claims, and FMLA leave
  • Gather company records as needed for project bids
  • Set recruiting priorities, manage the recruiting budget, and act as recruiter when necessary
  • Develop and implement HR processes, policies, and best practices
  • Maintain compliance with employee documentation and employment law requirements
  • Partner with leadership to drive talent retention and employee engagement
  • Support new hire onboarding and orientation
  • Track and analyze HR metrics to measure success and drive improvement
  • Assist in recruiting as needed
  • Travel as needed to other Michigan locations to be a visible leader and resource to team members

Benefits

  • Affordable Health Insurance for You and Your Family: Modernistic offers four unique plans on one of Michigan's largest Health Care Networks and covers 60% of premium costs for our team members and their dependents. We offer Health Savings Account Plans, as well as traditional HMO style plans.
  • Dental & Vision Insurance: Affordable plan options and rich benefits on Michigan's largest vision and dental networks. Dental benefits extend to orthodontics and vision benefits offer allowances for glasses/contacts annually!
  • Life Insurance: Modernistic covers a basic life insurance policy for every employee, plus offers buy up options for you and your dependents.
  • Pet Insurance: Modernistic offers two unique plans to choose from.
  • 401(K) with Company Match: Offering a 401K plan with no management fees and a generous company match.
  • Paid Time Off & Paid Holidays
  • On Demand Pay: Request a portion of your earned wages early (up to 3 times a pay period).
  • Employee Discount: Enjoy a clean & healthy home.
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Access to an Employee Assistance Program that offers dozens of benefits from free counseling services to legal advice, and more!
  • Ability to Grow: 63% of the Executive Team at Modernistic started at an entry level position within the company. We believe in developing our people and cultivating talent from within. Modernistic frequently invests in external industry training and certification for team members. 95% of positions are posted internally and team members frequently are promoted from within.
  • Laptop and other equipment
  • Cell phone reimbursement
  • Ability to work remote (as appropriate)
  • Opportunity to learn more skills and level up your responsibility
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