Human Resources Generalist
Grand Rapids, MI – Onsite
Headquartered in Grand Rapids, Michigan Mill Steel Company is a team of over 400 employees with a commitment to high-quality service. We are a unified, motivated, and empowered market driven company with a single focus to be the best. Our mission is simple, expand our operations into new territories, enhance relationships with our customers and suppliers, provide the best value available in the market, increase market share in key customer industries, develop innovative responses to customer needs, and continue to foster an environment of team involvement and empowerment.
As our Human Resources Generalist, you will play a pivotal role in supporting our incredible employees through the entire Mill Steel life cycle. Your expertise will contribute to various HR functions, including recruitment, onboarding, payroll, employee relations, performance management, and compliance, allowing us to maintain a positive and productive work environment. You will work closely with our existing HR team to develop and implement strategies that align with our organizational goals and foster a culture of excellence.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Recruits, interviews, and facilitates the hiring of qualified job applicants for open positions; collaborates with departmental managers to understand skills and competencies required for openings.
- Cross train with Payroll & Benefits Specialist on payroll processing
- Develop and implement projects that drive organizational impact and improvement.
- Coordinates and attends career fairs and employment events as needed.
- Conducts or acquires background checks and employee eligibility verifications.
- Completes I-9 verification in compliance with state and federal regulations.
- Facilitates the new hire onboarding process and overall engagement of new associates to Mill Steel Company.
- Implements new hire orientation and employee recognition programs.
- Performs routine tasks required to administer and execute human resource programs including but not limited to compensation, benefits, and leave; disciplinary matters; disputes and investigations; performance and talent management; productivity, recognition, and morale; occupational health and safety; and training and development.
- Preforms regular maintenance of associate profiles and manages changes in HRIS platform.
- Handles employment-related inquiries from applicants, employees, and supervisors, referring complex and/or sensitive matters to the appropriate staff.
- Responsible for responding to all initial unemployment inquiries
- Responsible for responding to all employment verification requests from external partners.
- Maintains knowledge of trends, best practices, regulatory changes, and new technologies in human resources, talent management, and employment law.
- Responsible for maintaining the integrity and completeness of employee electronic filing system.
- Facilitate employee stay and exit interviews.
- Send weekly and monthly reports to managers and directors as needed.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Required Skills/Abilities:
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Excellent interpersonal, negotiation, and conflict resolution skills.
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to prioritize tasks and to delegate them when appropriate.
- Ability to act with integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality.
- Thorough knowledge of employment-related laws and regulations.
- Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
- Proficiency with or the ability to quickly learn the organizations HRIS and talent management systems.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in human resources, business administration, communications or related field required.
- At least 2 years of recruiting experience in high volume field required (manufacturing industry preferred)
- At least 1 year of professional/office/sales recruiting experience
Travel Requirements:
Mill Steel Company is a multi-state company, this role requires the willingness to travel as needed (approximately a couple times a year or more dependent on need)
Organizational Relationship:
This individual reports to the Associate Director of Human Resources and works closely with a variety of departments throughout the company.
What we offer:
- Team oriented environment
- Pet friendly office
- Hands on business experience
- Awarded “National Best & Brightest Companies To Work For” 10 consecutive years running (2010 – 2024)
- Awarded “National Best & Brightest Elite Winner”
- 2010 – Elite Winner in Recognition & Retention
- 2016 – Elite Winner in Community Initiatives
- 2017 – Elite Winner in Recruitment, Selection & New Employee Orientation
- 2020 – Elite Winner in Communication & Shared Vision
This employer participates in E-Verify. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States.