Senior Human Resources Generalist

About the role

For more than 50 years, Modernistic has been a family-owned Michigan company built around one simple belief: our people make a difference. With six locations throughout Michigan, we're looking for an experienced Senior Human Resources Generalist to serve as a trusted HR resource to our leaders and team member across the state. This hands-on role with significant responsibility for employee relations, benefits, compliance, FMLA/ADA, workers' compensation, safety administration and HR operations. We're looking for someone who doesn't simply know HR rules - you know HR well enough to operate independently and confidently - someone who can coach a manager through a difficult employee situation, conduct a workplace investigation, manage a leave or workers' compensation claim, interpret employment policies, and recognize when and issue create risk for the company. If you combine strong HR knowledge with sound judgement, common sense and a genuine ability to connect with people, we'd love to meet you!

Responsibilities

• Serve as a trusted HR resource to leaders and team members across all six Modernistic locations
• Coach managers through employee relations, performance management, corrective action and other workplace issues
• Conduct and document workplace investigations
• Respond to employee concerns and help resolve issues fairly and consistently
• Manage FMLA, ADA accommodations and other employee leaves
• Manage workers' compensation claims and related documentation
• Maintain OSHA logs and support company-wide safety compliance
• Oversee benefits administration and serve as the primary HR contact for benefit vendors
• Ensure HR practices and employee documentation comply with federal and Michigan employment laws
• Develop and improve HR policies, processes and best practices
• Track HR metrics, including turnover and retention, and identify opportunities for improvement
• Travel periodically to our Michigan locations to remain a visible and accessible HR resource
• Act as a Recruiter when necessary

Requirements

• 5+ years of progressive HR experience in a Generalist, Senior Generalist, HR Manager or similar role
• Demonstrated experience independently handling employee relations, corrective action, performance management and workplace investigations
• Strong working knowledge of federal and Michigan employment laws
• Hands-on experience with FMLA, ADA, FLSA, OSHA and workers' compensation
• Experience with employee benefits administration
• Experience coaching and advising managers through employee-related situations
• Strong judgement and ability to recognize and appropriately escalate risk
• Excellent communication, organization and problem-solving skills
• High level of discretion and confidentiality
• Ability to work independently and manage competing priorities
• Valid Michigan driver's license and good driving record; some in-state travel is required
• Ability to successfully complete required background screening and drug testing

Qualifications

• Multi-location HR experience
• Experience in a service, skilled-trades, construction, restoration or other field-based workforce
• Experience with HRIS systems and HR reporting
• SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, PHR or SPHR certifications

Benefits

• Medical insurance with 60% of premium costs covered by Modernistic for team members and their dependents
• Dental and vision insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid time off and paid holidays
• Company-paid basic life insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Pet Insurance
• Employee discounts
• Company laptop and cell phone reimbursement
• Professional development and growth opportunities

Pay

Salary: $70,000 - $80,000

Schedule

Full-Time; some in-state travel required.