Human Resources Generalist

About the Role

This position partners with functional leaders on a broad range of activities to develop and implement HR solutions that support strategic goals and employee needs. The role serves as a resource to team members, providing reliable direction and counsel on HR-related issues while ensuring consistency and compliance with policies and regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities

• Develops positive relationships with team members at all levels to provide creative HR solutions.
• Builds a reputation as a neutral and approachable human resources professional.
• Handles employee relations issues and makes recommendations to resolve concerns and improve morale.
• Monitors, audits, and investigates HR-related matters and regulations to ensure compliant resolution.
• Provides individual coaching and advice to managers and employees on company policies, performance management, training, professional development, compensation, benefits, disability, and employee engagement.
• Manages full life-cycle recruiting, including sourcing, evaluating resumes, prescreening applicants, interviewing, evaluating skills, and negotiating compensation.
• Utilizes various channels to conduct strategic sourcing to identify and engage top active and passive talent.
• Develops and revises policies, practices, and procedures as needed.
• Responds promptly to unemployment-related requests and represents the company at unemployment hearings.
• Maintains the highest level of confidentiality and sensitivity regarding all HR-related matters and information.
• Maintains human resource information system (HRIS) records.
• Manages workers’ compensation and general liability claims, ensuring legal obligations are met and facilitating prompt return to work.
• Ensures key HR metrics are maintained and conducts surveys to measure results.
• Requires 20% travel.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources or Business Administration, or equivalent work experience.
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience within Human Resources.
• Excellent interpersonal and verbal communication skills.
• Highly motivated, confidential, well-organized, and quality-focused.
• Proficient in MS Office Suite.
• Strong knowledge of HRIS (ADP) desired.
• Broad understanding of federal, state, and local employment laws.
• Exceptional organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills (oral and written).
• Team-oriented professional who can handle multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.
• Demonstrated ability to work well in a team, be proactive, and work independently with minimal supervision.
• Ability to identify and solve problems, meet deadlines, and work independently in a dynamic environment.
• Strong business acumen and ability to influence and develop relationships at all levels.

About the Company

Fraza and Vitan Equipment is a full-service material handling business with over 300 skilled employees across Michigan and the East Coast. The team uses innovative equipment and processes to drive business efficiency and growth in a challenging yet positive environment.