Human Resources Generalist
Located in Grand Rapids, MI
Salary: $53,000-$55,000/YR.
Human Resources Generalist Job Summary:
Mel Trotter Ministries (MTM) is a Christ-centered nonprofit organization serving individuals experiencing homelessness through shelter, recovery, housing, and supportive services.
The Human Resources Generalist (HRG) is instrumental in managing our comprehensive benefits program, ensuring that employees receive the support they need. This role will also focus on employee onboarding, maintaining personnel records, and enhancing staff retention through targeted training and feedback initiatives. The HRG will collaborate on performance management, facilitate in-house investigations, and play a key role in the annual evaluation process. Additionally, the HRG will assist in securing training funds through grant applications while ensuring compliance with all grant requirements.
Human Resources Generalist Responsibilities:
- Administer both insurance and non-insurance benefits programs for employees, including enrollment, quality checks, responding to inquiries, training, and all other aspects of benefit oversight.
- Support retention efforts by coordinating employee training, gathering feedback, and managing stay and exit interviews.
- Collaborate on performance management initiatives and lead the annual performance evaluation cycle.
- Participate in in-house investigations as needed.
- Assist in securing training funds through grant submissions and ensure compliance with grant stipulations.
- Perform additional duties as assigned.
Staff Attributes:
We are looking for team members who embody a faith-based approach to advocacy for the guests, demonstrate humility, and excel as supportive collaborators. Ideal candidates will exhibit qualities such as transparency, a willingness to learn, and the ability to listen actively. We value empathy, cultural sensitivity, and a strong ethical foundation. Dependability, accountability, and a proactive attitude toward problem-solving are essential to the team’s success.
Performance will be assessed based on the achievement of goals and adherence to these attributes. We encourage regular feedback to foster growth and development.
Schedule & Pay:
- 1st shift, Monday-Friday
- Position Type: Full-time, Direct Hire
- Location: Grand Rapids, MI
- $53,000-55,000/year, based on experience. A competitive benefits package is included.
Human Resources Generalist Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources or a related field. 3-5 years in human resources generalist experience may be accepted in lieu of degree.
- Strong understanding of benefits administration and performance management.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with a commitment to fostering a positive and inclusive workplace.
- SHRM certification or willingness to obtain.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities effectively and meet deadlines.
- Self-motivated, adaptable, and able to work both independently and collaboratively within a team.
- Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite, comfortable with HRIS technology, easily able to learn and implement new software.
- Model of professionalism, in appearance, demeanor, decision-making, speech and writing.
Faith & Mission Commitment:
As a Christian mission, the Human Resources Generalist is expected to:
• Demonstrate an active, personal Christian faith
• Support and participate in the spiritual life of the organization
• Uphold Mel Trotter Ministries’ Statement of Faith, mission, and core values
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