Senior Human Resources Generalist

Senior Human Resources Generalist

Salary: $70,000 - $80,000

Full-Time | Some In-State Travel
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

What We're Looking For
Required:

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
Preferred:

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

We look forward to meeting you!
We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.