Human Resources Generalist

JLM Staffing

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Detroit, MI, us on site Until 8/22/2026 First posted March 27, 2025 Last posted March 27, 2025
Job description

Construction Company is seeking a Senior Human Resources Generalist to help drive HR functions and promote a dynamic corporate culture. This role is responsible for recruitment and sourcing, talent development, performance programs, compensation, policy compliance, employee relations, and communications.

Responsibilities:

  • Support recruitment efforts with a focus on bringing in diverse talent.
  • Ensure compliance with applicable employment laws through appropriate program and process management, as well as ad hoc situation analysis and subsequent plans of actions
  • In partnership with the Senior HR Manager, implement strategies and talent development programs that increase employee engagement and retention
  • Identify and champion human resources process improvement initiatives
  • Deliver timely, high quality and impactful employee communications
  • Identify employee issues; recommend cost effective solutions

Experience and Education Requirements:

  • 5+ years of exempt level Human Resources proficiency
  • Demonstrated aptitude to recruit in a low cost fashion; can effectively use online recruitment tools
  • Competent to work on tasks where limited written procedures and protocols exist
  • Proven ability to deal with conflict and diffuse difficult situations
  • Proven ability to influence and work effectively across all levels of the organization
  • Demonstrates discretion, able to work with sensitive and confidential materials and possess good business judgment
  • Customer service oriented
  • General knowledge of employment law (such as the ADA, EEO, ERISA, FLSA, FMLA, NRLA, & Title VII) and ability to apply legal concepts to real world situations
  • Strong critical thinking skills with demonstrated ability to pull complex data from assorted sources and synthesis in both graphic and verbal format
  • Highly organized with strong attention to detail, while also able to manage multiple priorities
  • Advanced level skills with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word & PowerPoint)
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • BS degree in Human Resource Management, Business Management or an applicable field
  • Master’s degree in Labor Relations, Human Resources or Business is highly desirable.
  • Bachelor’s degree with 3-8+ years’ experience or Master degree with 2-4 years’ experience 

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

About this role

Summary

Manage recruitment, compliance, employee relations, and talent development in construction HR.

Job title

Human Resources Generalist

Experience level

5+ years

Industry

construction

Location requirements

Detroit, MI, US; remote work not specified

Salary

Not specified

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

recruitmentemployment lawMicrosoft Officecommunicationconflict resolution

Preferred skills

labor relationsHR managementbusiness management

Specializations

recruitmentemployee relationscompliancetalent development
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Detroit, MI, USA

On-site City