HR Generalist - Lake Area

HR Generalist | Spring Lake, MI

Salary Range: $57,000 - $84,000 depending on experience

Are you a dedicated professional with a passion for supporting employees and building positive workplace culture? The Pivot Group is committed to fostering meaningful relationships and supporting career growth. We partner with leading manufacturing companies in Spring Lake, seeking experienced HR Generalists to strengthen their teams.

We partner with manufacturers across Spring Lake seeking HR Generalists who want more than a lateral move. These companies hire intentionally, and we connect them with professionals ready for roles that fit.

• Manage full-cycle recruitment for production, skilled trades, and administrative roles.
• Provide guidance and support on employee relations issues, including conflict resolution and disciplinary actions.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local labor laws, including OSHA regulations specific to manufacturing.
• Administer HR policies and procedures, ensuring fair and consistent application across all shifts.
• Coordinate new hire onboarding, focusing on safety protocols and job‑specific training requirements.
• Support performance management processes, including performance reviews and goal setting.
• Assist with benefits administration, payroll processing, and workers' compensation claims management.

• Experience as an HR Generalist in a manufacturing or industrial environment.
• Strong knowledge of federal and state labor laws, including OSHA regulations and compliance in a plant setting.
• Proven ability in employee relations, conflict resolution, and conducting HR investigations for an hourly workforce.
• Proficiency with HRIS systems and managing HR data, payroll, and benefits administration in a production environment.
• Familiarity with workers' compensation processes, safety programs, and recruitment for manufacturing roles.

• Knowledge of OSHA regulations and manufacturing safety best practices.
• Experience supporting lean manufacturing or continuous improvement initiatives.
• Bilingual proficiency (e.g., Spanish) to effectively communicate with a diverse workforce.
• Familiarity with HRIS/timekeeping systems used for shift work and production environments.

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The Pivot Group was founded by manufacturing professionals who've been on both sides of the hiring process. Our clients are strategic—they partner with us because they want real insight into their roles and the people filling them, not a stack of resumes. We focus on match‑driven placements built around what actually matters:
Commute, Compensation, Culture, and Career trajectory.

If you're ready to take the next step in your career and connect with a firm that values fit over speed, we invite you to reach out. The Pivot Group offers resources to support your search—market insights, resume feedback, and interview preparation. As our partnerships grow, we'll reach out with opportunities aligned with your goals. Thank you for considering this approach to career advancement.