Human Resources Generalist

Location: Battle Creek, MI
Salary: $70,000-$80,000

About the role

Our client is seeking an HR Generalist to join their team and play a key role in supporting the employees who help shape the future of their students and community. This is an exciting opportunity for an HR professional who thrives in a collaborative environment and is eager to expand their experience across all facets of human resources. In this role, you'll contribute to attracting, supporting, and retaining exceptional talent while ensuring compliance, fostering positive employee relations, and helping create a workplace where employees can succeed.

Responsibilities

• Talent Acquisition & Onboarding
  • Coordinate and support all phases of the recruitment and hiring process, including posting positions, screening candidates, scheduling interviews, and onboarding new employees.
  • Create and manage job postings and candidate communications.
  • Process new hire paperwork and maintain personnel records.
  • Support workforce planning and staffing initiatives in collaboration with district leadership.
• Employee Relations & HR Support
  • Serve as a trusted resource for employees and administrators regarding HR policies, procedures, and employment matters.
  • Assist with employee relations issues, investigations, and resolution of workplace concerns.
  • Support administration of transfers, leaves, resignations, retirements, and other employment actions.
  • Monitor probationary periods and employee status changes.
• Compliance & Risk Management
  • Ensure compliance with federal and state employment laws, board policies, and district procedures, including FMLA, ADA, EEOC, OSHA, and other regulatory requirements.
  • Maintain accurate employee records and support record retention requirements.
  • Monitor employee certifications, qualifications, and compliance-related documentation.
  • Prepare reports and documentation for regulatory agencies and internal stakeholders.
• Labor Relations & Contract Administration
  • Assist with labor relations activities, including collective bargaining agreement administration and grievance support.
  • Support contract generation, distribution, tracking, and record maintenance for various employee groups.
  • Maintain seniority lists and other compliance-related staffing records.
• HR Operations & Systems
  • Maintain employee records within the HRIS system, including certification, evaluations, service years, and employment data.
  • Process and manage volunteer, contractor, and background check applications.
  • Serve as liaison for unemployment claims and employment verification requests.
  • Support substitute staffing processes and workforce data management.
  • Assist with district technology onboarding and assigned employee resources.
• Additional Responsibilities
  • Coordinate professional development tracking and related reporting.
  • Prepare Human Resources materials for Board of Education meetings.
  • Support special HR projects and initiatives.
  • Attend training and professional development opportunities to remain current on HR best practices and employment regulations.
  • Perform other duties as assigned to support the Human Resources department and organizational goals.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in human resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Two or more years of Human Resources experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Knowledge of employment laws, HR practices, and employee recordkeeping requirements.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and Google applications.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise sound professional judgment.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build positive working relationships.

Preferred Skills

• MSBO Human Resources Certification, SHRM-CP, PHR, or similar HR certification.
• Experience in K-12 education, public sector HR, or labor relations.