HR Generalist

Job Description

Are you a hands-on HR pro who thrives on variety and loves making an impact across multiple teams? We’re looking for an experienced HR Generalist to support two small business units across the U.S. and Canada. You’ll handle everything from payroll and benefits to recruiting, onboarding, and employee relations — all while partnering with our corporate HR team in New York. This is an ideal role for someone who enjoys both the people side and the process side of HR.

What You’ll Do:

• Administer payroll and benefits for U.S. and Canadian employees
• Lead recruiting, onboarding, and training efforts
• Support performance reviews, merit increases, and bonus programs
• Advise managers and employees on HR policies and best practices
• Collaborate with corporate HR and finance on shared initiatives
  
  

What You Bring:

• 5 years of HR generalist experience
• Payroll and benefits expertise (U.S. & Canada)
• Strong communication, organization, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to balance hands-on execution with strategic thinking
• Comfort working hybrid in our Troy, MI office
  
  

If you like being the go-to person who keeps the wheels of HR turning — with a mix of independence, impact, and humor — we’d love to meet you.

Why You’ll Love Working Here:

• Hybrid schedule based in Troy, MI — collaborate in person while maintaining flexibility.
• Work across dynamic business units with real variety and autonomy.
• Collaborative, down-to-earth team culture.
• Competitive compensation, benefits, and career growth within a leading media organization.
  
  

Responsibilities

Payroll & Benefits

• Administer biweekly payroll for U.S. and Canadian employees with precision and compliance.
• Manage benefits enrollments, renewals, and employee inquiries.
• Partner with corporate HR and finance to ensure accurate payroll and benefits reporting.
  
  

Talent Acquisition & Onboarding

• Manage full-cycle recruiting — job postings, interviews, offers, and onboarding.
• Collaborate with managers to identify staffing needs and craft compelling job postings.
• Deliver a seamless onboarding experience that reflects our values and culture.
  
  

Training & Development

• Coordinate learning programs, compliance training, and professional development opportunities.
• Support leaders in identifying and addressing team skill gaps.
  
  

Employee Support & Relations

• Be the first point of contact for HR inquiries and employee relations matters.
• Provide guidance on policies, performance, and engagement.
• Help managers navigate performance review cycles and employee feedback.
  
  

HR Operations & Compliance

• Maintain accurate HRIS records and employee data integrity.
• Ensure compliance with labor laws and regulations across the U.S. and Canada.
• Support annual merit, bonus, and performance management processes.
  
  

Corporate Collaboration

• Partner with corporate HR, legal, and finance teams in New York on shared initiatives and programs.
• Contribute to HR process improvements and system enhancements.
  
  

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, or a related field.
• 5 years of HR generalist experience, ideally supporting both U.S. and Canadian teams.
• Strong payroll and benefits administration experience.
• Familiarity with HRIS systems and reporting tools.
• Excellent communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
• Able to thrive in a hybrid work environment and balance competing priorities.
• A good sense of humor and calm under pressure ,because HR life happens.