HR MANAGER

Description

Community West Credit Union is seeking a Human Resources Manager to work at our Kentwood office location. If you are a person who enjoys serving leaders and employees by strategizing and managing all human resources aspects of a credit union, including hiring and onboarding, to compensation and benefits, and legal compliance, we want to talk to you!
The starting annual salary is $70,000.00, paid bi-weekly.

Full-time | M - F | 8:30 AM- 5:00 PM | 40 hours weekly

Good pay | GREAT benefits | 401K at 90 days with Employer Match

Generous time off in 1st Year | Vacations | Holidays | Sick Time | Paid Volunteer Time

Occasional remote work allowed after becoming fully trained

Casual dress code

As a Human Resources Manager, you will manage the HR team, implement and develop human resource functions, including planning, development and implementation of human resource strategies and policies. Oversee all Human Resources functions, including recruiting, performance management, payroll, and employee relations. This position requires a strong level of knowledge, expertise, and experience within the Human Resources Department. It also requires serving as a trusted advisor to leadership and employees to ensure HR practices align with organizational goals and compliance with all regulatory agencies.

• Administers the company’s salary and compensation plan, job descriptions, salary grading, annual reviews and salary increases.
• Oversee employee benefit programs, including health and wellness, 401k/retirement plans, COBRA, ADA, FMLA, and annual renewal benefit process.
• Provides training to managers on HR related processes and compliance with applicable federal and Michigan laws (FMLA, ADA, FLSA, EEO, Michigan Earned Sick Leave Act, etc.).
• Provides counsel and guidance to all levels of management on employee relations, performance appraisals, coaching, and recommends corrective action as needed. Conducts employee separations.
• Coordinate completion of performance evaluations, ensuring consistency, fairness, and accountability.
• Oversees the maintenance and communication of personnel records required by regulation, governing bodies, or other departments within the organization. Examples would include 401k retirement plan filings, payroll and benefit filings, Department of Labor filings, and other compliance requirements or reporting items considered sound business practice.

Our mission at Community West is to develop passionate, empowered employees that enrich the lives of our members and communities.

• You can expect one week of onboarding and orientation, followed by a week of job shadowing and being shadowed for the next 2-3 weeks as you become familiar with your new role. You will be trained through in-person, hands‑on, and online learning.
• You will meet with your manager weekly, then monthly to develop and achieve personal and professional goals.
• You will have opportunities to grow and advance, especially because we pride ourselves on promoting from within.

At CWCU, you are part of a bigger community, the West Michigan community, where we have been serving for over 55 years. You will have the opportunity to participate in community events and fundraising opportunities.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or national origin.

• B.A. in Human Resources or Business field and 2 years HR experience, or 5 years progressive HR experience with at least 2 years as HR Specialist II or HR Generalist, preferred in a credit union environment. SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, PHR, or SPHR certifications preferred but not required.
• Requires excellent organizational and communication skills, particularly written communication skills, and the ability to work effectively with all areas of the organization in a collaborative manner.
• Must maintain a high level of confidentiality and have excellent interpersonal skills to handle sensitive employee information.
• Strong understanding of federal and Michigan employment laws and HR best practices.
• Analytical and problem-solving skills, project planning and implementation experience are also important.
• Intermediate experience with Microsoft Windows, Excel, and Word is necessary.
• Experience with HRIS systems.

Criminal background check is required prior to employment.

Only complete applications will be considered.