Human Resources Generalist

• Location 1200 North West Avenue,Jackson, MI, 49202,United States
• Base Pay $63,118.00 - $73,197.00 / Year
• Employee Type Full-Time Exempt
• Required Degree 4 Year Degree
• Manage Others No

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Description

Work Location: Jackson, MI, on-site required (hybrid option available after training period)

General Summary

Under the direction and guidance of Assistant Director, People & Culture, the Human Resources Generalist is responsible for performing human resources-related duties on a professional level and works closely with senior People & Culture management to carry out responsibilities in the following areas:
Maintain the Human Resources Information System (HRIS), total compensation administration; employee relations; recruitment, talent acquisition, training, credentialing, inclusion and belonging; and employment law compliance for the organization. The Human Resources Generalist will promote and advance a workplace environment that is warm, inviting, professional and service-oriented consistent with Life Ways’ mission and strategic objectives.

Essential Functions

• Develops and implements effective recruiting strategies and tools.
• Creates and maintains job postings, interview materials, and assessments.
• Coordinates and supports the interview and selection process, including screenings and scheduling.
• Represents Life Ways at job fairs, recruiting events, and community outreach activities.
• Utilizes ATS, job boards, social media, and networking platforms to attract qualified candidates.
• Conducts reference checks and manages pre-employment screening requirements.
• Communicates with applicants throughout the hiring process, including offers and start dates.
• Ensures timely HRIS entry for new hires and maintains recruiting and hiring metrics.
• Evaluates candidate qualifications and recommends equitable pay placement.

Training & Credentialing

• Administers the Relias learning management system.
• Coordinates, tracks, and monitors employee training and compliance requirements.
• Facilitates New Employee Orientation and conducts trainings as assigned.
• Ensures timely credentialing and re-credentialing in accordance with regulatory standards.
• Serves on the Credentialing Committee.
• Manages the Michigan New Jobs Training Program (MNJTP), including required reporting.

HR Administration & Compliance

• Maintains employee personnel files, HRIS data integrity, and compliance documentation.
• Verifies I-9 documentation and supports HR reporting needs.
• Assists with employee relations matters, including informal stay interviews.
• Ensures compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws.
• Supports CARF and MDHHS compliance efforts and audit preparation.
• Maintains recruiting, training, credentialing, and turnover data.
• Completes meeting minutes on a rotational basis.

Organizational Support

• Creates an environment that supports inclusion and belonging
• Communicates staffing announcements, including hires, transfers, and departures.
• Participates in Quality Improvement activities, as assigned.
• Maintains regular and predictable attendance.

• Talent Acquisition & Recruiting

  • Develops and implements effective recruiting strategies and tools.
  • Creates and maintains job postings, interview materials, and assessments.
  • Coordinates and supports the interview and selection process, including screenings and scheduling.
  • Represents Life Ways at job fairs, recruiting events, and community outreach activities.
  • Utilizes ATS, job boards, social media, and networking platforms to attract qualified candidates.
  • Conducts reference checks and manages pre-employment screening requirements.
  • Communicates with applicants throughout the hiring process, including offers and start dates.
  • Ensures timely HRIS entry for new hires and maintains recruiting and hiring metrics.
  • Evaluates candidate qualifications and recommends equitable pay placement.

  Training & Credentialing

  • Administers the Relias learning management system.
  • Coordinates, tracks, and monitors employee training and compliance requirements.
  • Facilitates New Employee Orientation and conducts trainings as assigned.
  • Ensures timely credentialing and re-credentialing in accordance with regulatory standards.
  • Serves on the Credentialing Committee.
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