Adecco Permanent Recruitment · 1 hour ago
Senior Human Resources Generalist
Hastings, MI
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
10+ years expAdecco Permanent Recruitment is a leading provider of HR solutions, and they are seeking a Senior Human Resources Generalist to support the full employee lifecycle for a small workforce. The role involves managing talent acquisition, payroll coordination, benefits administration, and ensuring compliance while fostering a positive workplace culture.
Human Resources
Hiring Manager
Tim Dameron
Responsibilities
Lead Full-Cycle Talent Acquisition
Manage recruitment from sourcing through onboarding, ensuring a strong candidate and hiring-manager experience
Own the Employee Lifecycle
Coordinate onboarding, offboarding, documentation, compliance, and record management across all employee touchpoints
Oversee Payroll & Benefits Administration
Manage weekly and bi-weekly payroll processes and collaborate with benefit carriers and brokers to administer medical, dental, vision, disability, life insurance, and retirement programs
Serve as the Primary HR Partner
Provide guidance to employees and leadership on employee relations, leave of absence, payroll questions, benefits, training, and workplace policies
Maintain Compliance & Risk Management
Manage workers’ compensation claims, injury reporting, FMLA, COBRA processing, and ensure adherence to employment laws and internal standards
Develop & Maintain Policies and Procedures
Assist in drafting, updating, and executing HR policies that align with business needs and regulatory requirements
Maintain HR Systems & Organizational Data
Ensure employee files, HRIS data, and organizational charts remain accurate, secure, and audit-ready
Act as a Culture Steward
Foster a professional, approachable, and trustworthy HR presence that employees feel comfortable engaging with while maintaining strict confidentiality at all times
Operate Independently with Confidence
Function as the primary on-site HR resource, proactively solving problems, learning new processes, and making sound decisions with minimal day-to-day oversight
Qualification
Required
10–15 years of progressive HR or management experience, including leadership responsibility and direct employee support
Experience 'managing' or supporting a workforce population (approximately 35–50 employees), even if not supervising direct reports
Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field or equivalent professional experience
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint)
Exceptional confidentiality and discretion — trusted with sensitive information and employee matters
Personable, approachable, and emotionally intelligent; able to separate emotion from decision-making and not take workplace issues personally
Highly organized with strong analytical and time-management skills
Customer-service mindset with the ability to build trust at all organizational levels
Adaptable and comfortable in a dynamic environment with shifting priorities
A high degree of self-sufficiency and initiative
Comfortable learning new systems, regulations, and processes independently
Resourceful problem-solver who embraces trial-and-error learning and continuous improvement
Confident operating as a standalone HR presence while still collaborating remotely with leadership or external partners when needed
Preferred
Hands-on payroll experience strongly preferred — ADP experience is highly desirable
HRIS experience required; ADP preferred, but strong proficiency in systems such as Paycor, Paychex, Workday, or similar platforms is equally valued
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision
Disability
Life insurance
Retirement programs
Company
Adecco Permanent Recruitment
Adecco Specialized Recruitment is a successful partnership for your business.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageCompany data provided by crunchbase