HR Generalist - Mattawan Area

HR Generalist | Mattawan, MI

Salary Range: $56,000 - $83,000 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 Mattawan seeking experienced HR Generalists.

The Opportunity

We collaborate with manufacturing companies in the Mattawan region seeking HR Generalists. These employers partner with us because they want real insight into candidates—not just resumes. By joining our network, you gain access to roles worth considering.

Key Responsibilities

• Recruit, interview, and onboard production, skilled trades, and administrative staff for manufacturing operations.
• Manage employee relations, including conflict resolution, disciplinary actions, and grievance procedures for plant personnel.
• Administer HR policies and procedures, ensuring compliance with labor laws and manufacturing-specific safety regulations.
• Oversee the full lifecycle of workers' compensation claims and actively promote a strong safety culture within the facility.
• Support performance management processes, including annual reviews and performance improvement plans for manufacturing teams.
• Process payroll inputs, administer benefits programs, and manage leave of absence requests for plant employees.
• Identify training needs and coordinate development programs for manufacturing personnel, including safety and operational training.

Recommended Qualifications

• 3-5 years of HR Generalist experience, specifically within a manufacturing or industrial environment.
• Proven experience managing complex employee relations issues, grievances, and conflict resolution in a production setting.
• In-depth knowledge of federal and state employment laws (e.g., FLSA, FMLA, ADA) and experience with OSHA compliance and workers' compensation processes.
• Demonstrated ability to recruit for a variety of manufacturing roles, including production, maintenance, and supervisory positions.
• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources or a related field; HR certification (e.g., SHRM-CP/SCP, PHR/SPHR) preferred.

Bonus Qualifications

• OSHA compliance knowledge or experience.
• Bilingual proficiency (e.g., Spanish).
• Experience supporting a multi-shift or 24/7 manufacturing operation.
• Exposure to Lean Six Sigma or continuous improvement methodologies.

Job Titles That Should Apply

HR Generalist, Human Resources Generalist, HR Specialist, Human Resources Specialist, HR Coordinator, Human Resources Coordinator, People Operations Specialist, HR Administrator, HR Representative, HR Advisor

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.