HR Generalist - Coopersville Area

HR Generalist | Coopersville, MI

Salary Range: $57,000 - $84,000 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 Coopersville seeking experienced HR Generalists.

The Opportunity

We are partnering with organizations in Coopersville that are seeking HR Generalists. These companies are committed to building strong teams and are looking for professionals who can lead initiatives effectively. By connecting with Pivot Group, you position yourself for roles that match your background and aspirations.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage full-cycle recruitment for production, skilled trades, and administrative roles, including interviewing, background checks, and onboarding.
• Administer HR policies and procedures, ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local labor laws and manufacturing-specific regulations (e.g., OSHA).
• Provide guidance and support to employees and managers on performance management, disciplinary actions, and conflict resolution, addressing shop floor issues.
• Oversee the administration of benefits programs, payroll processing support, and leave management for a diverse workforce across shifts.
• Facilitate and track employee training and development initiatives, including safety training, skill development, and compliance courses relevant to manufacturing operations.
• Manage workers' compensation claims and return-to-work programs, emphasizing safety protocols within a manufacturing environment.
• Maintain accurate HR records and HRIS data, generating reports as needed for workforce analysis and compliance.

Recommended Qualifications

• Comprehensive HR Generalist experience including recruitment, employee relations, compensation, and benefits administration.
• Proven experience working in a manufacturing or industrial environment, understanding operational demands and workforce dynamics.
• Strong knowledge of federal and state labor laws, including OSHA compliance and HR best practices relevant to manufacturing.
• Demonstrated ability to manage complex employee relations issues, investigations, and performance management.
• Proficiency with HRIS systems and generating HR reports.

Bonus Qualifications

• Bilingual proficiency (e.g., Spanish)
• Experience in a unionized manufacturing environment
• Strong understanding of OSHA regulations and workers' compensation processes
• Familiarity with Lean Manufacturing or Six Sigma principles
• Experience with HRIS implementation or optimization projects

Job Titles That Should Apply

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