HR Generalist - Jenison Area

HR Generalist | Jenison, MI

Salary Range: $58,000 - $85,000 depending on experience

Are you a skilled professional with a passion for supporting employees and building positive workplace culture? The Pivot Group is dedicated to building meaningful connections in the manufacturing community. We are collaborating with companies in Jenison seeking experienced HR Generalists.

The Opportunity

We partner with manufacturers across Jenison 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

• Recruit and onboard production staff, skilled trades, and administrative roles, managing the full hiring lifecycle.
• Manage employee relations, including grievance resolution, disciplinary actions, and fostering a positive plant culture.
• Ensure HR compliance with federal and state labor laws, company policies, and manufacturing-specific regulations (e.g., OSHA).
• Administer performance management processes, including reviews, development plans, and corrective actions for plant personnel.
• Coordinate and track mandatory safety training and other compliance-related training programs for the workforce.
• Process payroll inputs, manage benefits administration, and oversee leave of absence requests for manufacturing employees.
• Support workplace safety initiatives and manage workers' compensation claims in collaboration with operations.

Recommended Qualifications

• Minimum 3-5 years of HR Generalist experience, preferably in a manufacturing environment.
• Demonstrated expertise in full-cycle recruitment and retention for a diverse industrial workforce.
• Strong working knowledge of federal and state employment laws, including OSHA compliance.
• Proficiency in employee relations, conflict resolution, and performance management.
• Experience with HRIS platforms and HR data management.

Bonus Qualifications

• Multilingual proficiency (e.g., Spanish)
• Understanding of Lean Manufacturing or Six Sigma principles
• Experience supporting a unionized workforce
• Active involvement in workplace safety initiatives or OSHA compliance programs

Job Titles That Should Apply

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

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.