Human Resources Generalist

APPLICANTS ONLY - NO RECRUITERS PLEASE

Harvest Solar, an equal opportunity employer, is a Michigan-based company that provides cost-effective renewable energy for agriculture, commercial, and utility customers yielding more energy independence by utilizing solar energy. We believe in energy independence and a sustainable future for our children and grandchildren. Our purpose is to empower people to create and use renewable energy by providing them with the best‑in‑class service, products, and experience.

Human Resources Generalist (HRG)

Under the direction of the Human Resources Manager and in full compliance with the associate handbook and all applicable laws, rules, and regulations, the HRG is responsible for coordinating consistent policy application in support of the HR Department. The HRG will act as primary contact for approximately 100 associates, providing information and direction relating to all areas of human resources. Responsibilities include coordination of recruitment, hiring and termination, disciplinary action, time and attendance and benefit administration programs along with maintenance of associate records.

The successful candidate will coordinate the responsibilities of the position, maintain strict confidentiality of information, give both positive and developmental feedback to associates and management, and be comfortable working in a growing business within an emerging industry.

The salary range for this role is $65,000.00 to $75,000.00 USD, commensurate with experience. Annual Bonus Target representing 3% of your annual base salary/annual wages is paid based on meeting both organizational and individual targets.

• Confidentiality—Maintain strict confidentiality of both company and employee information.
• Compliance—Ensure that HR services are provided in compliance with established system policies, procedures, and practices in addition to compliance with legal requirements.
• Cross Functional Support—Serve as internal frontline support responding to inquiries from associates, managers, and external parties regarding HR processes, policies, and procedures. Participate in cross‑functional projects providing HR guidance and knowledge and ensuring compliance with system policies and procedures.
• Policy Administration—Understand and administer company policies and procedures consistently. Participate in the development and administration of effective and efficient human resources policies and practices designed to meet associate needs and legislative demands. Research associate practices and recommend changes or modifications to existing policies.
• Reporting—Complete assigned monthly HR reports, provide data in usable, presentable formats, and keep accurate records of associate changes and movement.
• Paycor Optimization—Learn and use Paycor portal to its highest degree of usefulness for the HR, payroll, and timekeeping functions, ensuring accurate associate information is maintained in multiple systems; create reports and analyze data. Assist associates and supervisors on the timekeeping system to ensure accurate associate hours for payroll.
• Recruiting and Hiring—Lead the internal and external recruiting and hiring process: post openings, collect and screen applications, conduct 1st round interviews with hiring manager or supervisor, follow up with candidates, maintain applicant tracking system, prepare job offers, and arrange orientation. Partner with department leadership to work on recruitment strategy for hard to fill positions, providing guidance and resolution.
• Time and Attendance Management—Coordinate time & attendance program in coordination with attendance policies, including but not limited to: coordination of weekly time review and approval for payroll, coordination of prevailing wage time reports for weekly payroll processing; coordination of time off programs including year‑end roll‑over/payout.
• Benefit Administration—Administration of associate benefit plans including assisting associates with benefits enrollment as part of onboarding, researching and coordinating benefit plan changes, ensuring the…