What are the responsibilities and job description for the Human Resources Manager position at Specialized Recruiting Group - Grand Rapids?
Human Resources Manager
Job Summary
A growing West Michigan company is seeking an experienced Human Resources Manager to lead its people strategy and support continued organizational growth. Reporting directly to the President, this role serves as a trusted advisor to leadership on employee relations, talent acquisition, compliance, and organizational development. The ideal candidate is a relationship-focused HR leader who enjoys coaching managers, solving complex employee issues, and fostering a positive workplace culture while implementing systems that support long-term success.
Responsibilities
- Lead full-cycle recruiting efforts, including sourcing, interviewing, onboarding, and employer branding initiatives.
- Partner with managers on employee relations, performance management, workplace investigations, disciplinary actions, and conflict resolution.
- Develop supervisors through coaching, leadership training, and performance management processes.
- Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws, including FMLA, ADA, ESTA, Workers' Compensation, and other employment regulations.
- Oversee onboarding, benefits administration, HRIS, employee records, and HR reporting.
- Champion employee engagement, recognition, retention, and company culture initiatives.
- Collaborate with leadership to support organizational growth and continuous improvement.
Schedule, Location, & Compensation
- Schedule: Full-time
- Location: Grand Rapids, MI
- Compensation: $75,000-$85,000/YR.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
- Five or more years of progressive human resources experience.
- Experience with employee relations, performance management, workplace investigations, and employment law compliance.
- Strong communication, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills with the ability to build trust at all levels of an organization.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality, exercise sound judgment, and work independently.
- Experience recruiting both hourly and management-level employees preferred.
- SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, PHR, or SPHR certification preferred.
- Experience supporting multi-site operations, service-based organizations, or organizations with 150 employees preferred.
How to Apply:
Applications will be accepted until a Human Resources Manager is appointed. Expressions of interest and candidate applications will be treated with complete confidentiality.
Interested candidates should apply here and include their resume & letter of interest.
Inquiries concerning this position may be directed to susan.delauter@srgexpress.com.
About Specialized Recruiting Group, an Express Employment Professionals Company:
Specialized Recruiting Group is a professional and executive search firm specializing in engineering, operations, human resources, and other critical roles. Since 1996, we’ve connected talented professionals with companies that align with their values and goals. We are driven to help people succeed and are passionate about making a positive impact.
Salary : $75,000 - $85,000