Human Resources Generalist

About the role

The Human Resources Generalist provides administrative support and professional-level HR assistance for Legislative Council agencies and the Michigan State Capitol Commission (MSCC). The individual assists with administering HR functions in accordance with state and federal laws and Council policies. This position carries out responsibilities in the following functional areas: payroll and timekeeping; onboarding, offboarding, and orientation; recruitment; records management, and employee relations. The individual maintains a customized HRIS, creates forms and checklists, processes payroll transactions and biweekly timesheets, assists with employee intranet website, filing, and other HR-related functions. The employee reports to the Legislative Service Bureau (LSB) HR Director. The Legislative Service Bureau is part of the Michigan Legislative Council, a non-partisan legislative information and service agency for the Michigan Legislature.

Required education and experience

• Bachelor’s degree in human resources, business, or a related field required.
• Prefer 2+ years’ administrative experience, with at least one year of experience in a generalist or HR role.
• Skilled in payroll software and HRIS systems, Microsoft Office applications, and database programs required.
• Strong organizational and analytical skills with attention to detail required, with ability to prioritize work and meet deadlines.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and conflict-resolution skills required.
• Equivalent combination of education and experience acceptable.
• Occasional overtime and irregular hours as required.

Additional requirements and information

• Online applications only are being accepted through the State of Michigan’s NEOGOV job posting website at https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/michigan.
• Applicants must include the following three items as separate attachments in the online application for full consideration: Cover letter outlining interest and qualifications; Resume.
• The deadline to apply is 5:00 pm on Sunday, August 2, 2026.
• The Legislative Council is a nonpartisan legislative information and service agency.
• This is an unclassified, non-Civil Service position in State government.
• All Legislative Council employees are considered “at-will,” except for LSB Printing Division union members.
• Employees are required to be non-partisan and maintain work confidentiality.
• This job is located at Boji Tower, 124 W. Allegan Street, Lansing, Michigan.
• For job-related questions, call the Legislative Service Bureau Human Resources Office at (517) 373-9643.
• For technical support with your online application, call NeoGov Live Applicant Support at (855) 524-5627.
• If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or selection processes, please contact the ADA coordinator for the agency that posted this position vacancy.