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Human Resources Generalist

CFS
Portage, MI Full Time
POSTED ON 7/30/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 9/6/2026
Are you an energetic HR professional who loves being the go‑to resource for employees, enjoys creating positive workplace experiences, and thrives in a role where no two days look the same? This HR Generalist position offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact across employee relations, benefits administration, HRIS management, and day‑to‑day HR operations.

In this role, you’ll support employees throughout the organization: planning fun events, coordinating meetings, answering HRIS questions, and helping team members navigate everything from time and attendance to benefits enrollment. You’ll also play a key part in maintaining compliance, managing workers’ compensation claims, and ensuring accurate benefit deductions and rate updates. If you’re tech‑savvy, detail‑oriented, and passionate about creating a great employee experience, this is a chance to grow your HR career in a collaborative, people‑focused environment.

Human Resources Generalist Responsibilities

  • Employee Relations & Engagement - Coordinate meetings, plan employee events, support internal communications, and serve as a friendly, reliable resource for day‑to‑day employee questions.
  • Benefits Administration - Assist employees with benefit enrollment, manage annual open enrollment, process benefit changes, track rate increases, and ensure accurate deductions.
  • Workers’ Compensation Management - Handle claims, documentation, and communication with employees and carriers to ensure timely and compliant case resolution.
  • HRIS & Data Administration - Maintain employee data, perform accurate data entry, and serve as the go‑to expert for navigating the HRIS system.
  • Policies & Procedures - Help employees understand policies, ensure consistent application, and support HR leadership with documentation and compliance needs.
  • Back up to other HR functions

Human Resources Generalist Education & Skills

  • Bachelor’s degree
  • 3 years in human resources
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Tech‑savvy with the ability to learn systems quickly; Paychex experience is a plus
  • Ability to build relationships, stay organized, and handle confidential information with professionalism
  • A positive, solutions‑focused mindset and a desire to make HR approachable and effective

Salary: $65,000-$75,000

Location: Portage, MI

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