Human Resources Generalist

Title: Human Resources Generalist

Reports To: Associate Director of Human Resources

Location: East Lansing, MI

Department: Executive

SET SEG is looking for a Human Resources Generalist that will serve as a strategic partner in driving the organization’s talent acquisition strategy while supporting core HR operations. This role leads full-cycle recruiting efforts, proactively builds talent pipelines, and strengthens employer branding to attract high-quality candidates in a competitive market. In addition to recruiting, the HR Generalist supports employee relations, onboarding, compliance, performance management, and employee engagement initiatives. The ideal candidate is a results-driven recruiter who thrives on sourcing top talent, building relationships, and continuously improving hiring processes while maintaining strong HR fundamentals.

WHO WE ARE
School Employers Trust (SET) is a non-profit company that was created after a monumental shift in school funding happened in 1965. SET, which began in 1971, served as an employee benefits association focused on offering comprehensive and affordable employee benefit solutions to Michigan public schools and their employees. Two years later, its partner organization School Employers Group (SEG) was formed to administer compensation and fringe benefits for SET. As schools were faced with more challenges related to insurance, SEG evolved and grew into a company that provides workers’ compensation and property/casualty services for Michigan public schools.

Today, SET SEG continues to expand and find creative ways to meet the specialized needs of its members. This, coupled with superior member experience, is why SET SEG has maintained its position as an industry leader in the school insurance market.

We value those who proactively solve challenges, simplify the complex, thrive in a fast-paced setting, have a customer-first mentality, and seek a collaborative and inclusive work environment. We offer 100% employer paid insurance (medical, dental, and vision), Paid Time off (PTO), and paid parental leave.

Our passion is delivering peace of mind to Michigan public schools, and we look for team members who are motivated by our cause. To learn more, visit: .

WHO YOU ARE
You are energized by working with a collaborative team and industry peers to support Michigan public schools through their challenges. You seek understanding and are motivated to tackle projects and problems with the customer in mind. You anticipate needs and preempt challenges and concerns, delivering increasingly relevant customer experiences over time. You value a culture that is rooted in mutual respect, where you can learn from different perspectives and roles.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Manage full-cycle recruiting for a variety of roles across the organization.
• Design and execute creative sourcing strategies using job boards, LinkedIn, networking, referrals, and community outreach.
• Build and maintain talent pipelines for critical and hard-to-fill roles.
• Screen resumes, conduct phone interviews, and coordinate hiring manager interviews.
• Partner with hiring managers to clarify job requirements, timelines, and selection criteria.
• Draft and post compelling job advertisements aligned with company branding.
• Coordinate offers, background checks, and pre-employment processes.
• Track recruiting metrics, continuously improving hiring efficiency and quality.
• Support employer branding initiatives, career fairs, and community recruiting events.
• Coordinate onboarding and new hire orientation.
• Serve as a point of contact for employee HR questions and guidance.
• Support performance management and employee development processes.
• ​​​​ Maintain accurate employee records in HRIS.
• Assist with benefits administration and open enrollment support.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state and local employment laws and assist with corporate compliance program initiatives.
• Support planning and execution of HR company-wide activities, trainings, and employee events.
• Oversee the management of job descriptions to include creating, verifying, determining FLSA status, and updating periodically.
• Recommend new approaches, policies, and procedures to continually improve efficiency of the department and services performed.
• Other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field.
• 3 – 5 years of HR experience with a strong focus on full-cycle recruiting and proactive sourcing.
• SHRM-CP or PHR certification preferred.
• Proven success in sourcing and hiring for multiple job types and levels.
• Strong interviewing and candidate assessment skills.
• Working knowledge of employment laws and HR best practices.
• Experience with HRIS and applicant tracking systems.
• Positive, customer service orientation.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Maintains and develops relationships.
• Problem solver with ability to be flexible to changing demands.
• Demonstrates excellent writing skills and communicates in a clear, articulate manner.
• Maintains a superior level of professionalism.
• Models and reinforces cultural values.
• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information appropriately.
• Ability to prioritize workload, handle multiple tasks at once and strong attention to detail is required.
• Takes initiative and operates efficiently and effectively.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office programs including Word, Excel and Power Point.

Physical Demands / Work Environment

We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender, gender identity or expression, or veteran status. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace.