HR Generalist - St. Johns Area

HR Generalist | St. Johns, MI

Salary Range: $61,000 - $88,000 depending on experience

Are you a meticulous professional with a passion for supporting employees and building positive workplace culture? The Pivot Group is dedicated to fostering meaningful relationships and supporting career growth. We are collaborating with companies in St. Johns seeking experienced HR Generalists.

The Opportunity

We are working with companies in St. Johns that are adding HR Generalists to their teams. These organizations value quality over speed in hiring. By connecting with us, you position yourself for opportunities that align with what you're looking for.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage full-cycle recruitment and onboarding for production, skilled trades, and administrative positions, ensuring a continuous talent pipeline.
• Provide guidance on employee relations, conflict resolution, disciplinary actions, and investigations, adhering to company policy and labor laws.
• Administer HR policies and procedures, ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local labor laws, including OSHA regulations.
• Oversee performance management processes, including goal setting, performance reviews, and corrective action plans for all plant personnel.
• Coordinate and manage workers' compensation claims, return-to-work programs, and promote a strong safety culture within the plant.
• Support payroll processing and benefits administration, addressing employee inquiries related to compensation, leave, and shift differentials.
• Identify training needs and coordinate development programs focused on safety, quality, and operational efficiency for manufacturing employees.

Recommended Qualifications

• Minimum 3-5 years of HR Generalist experience, preferably in a manufacturing or industrial environment.
• Strong knowledge of federal and state employment laws, including OSHA regulations.
• Proven ability to manage complex employee relations, conflict resolution, and investigations within a production workforce.
• Experience with full-cycle recruitment for various roles, including production, skilled trades, and administrative positions.
• Proficiency in HRIS administration, payroll processing, and HR reporting.

Bonus Qualifications

• Experience with OSHA compliance and safety program support.
• Bilingual proficiency (e.g., Spanish) to support a diverse manufacturing workforce.
• Exposure to Lean manufacturing principles or continuous improvement methodologies.
• Experience managing HR for a multi-shift or multi-site manufacturing operation.

Job Titles That Should Apply

HR Generalist, Human Resources Generalist, HR Specialist, Human Resources Specialist, HR Coordinator, Human Resources Coordinator, HR Administrator, Human Resources Administrator, People Operations Generalist, People & Culture Generalist, HR Associate, Human Resources Associate

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.