Senior Human Resources Generalist

Network180 - Kent County Community Mental Health

. Serve as deputy to the Director of Human Resources .

Posted 11/5/2026full-timeRemote • Michigan • United StatesSenior💰 $62,424 - $87,394 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in employee relations, performance management, and workplace investigations while applying knowledge of federal and Michigan employment laws. Proficient in drafting policies and delivering training, with strong communication and organizational skills to support HR operations.

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Bachelor's Degree In Human ResourcesThree Years Of Professional Level Human Resources ExperienceWorking Knowledge Of Federal And Michigan Employment LawsSHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, PHR, Or SPHR CertificationExperience Conducting Workplace Investigations

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Hard Skills

Employee RelationsPerformance ManagementWorkplace InvestigationsDrafting PoliciesTraining DeliveryInterpreting Collective Bargaining AgreementsHuman Resources Information Systems (HRIS)Organizational SkillsCoaching ManagersRisk Assessment

Soft Skills

Strong Written And Verbal Communication SkillsDiplomacyProfessional JudgementConfidentialityTeam Collaboration

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft OfficeHuman Resources Information Systems (HRIS)

Certifications & Qualifications

SHRM-CPSHRM-SCPPHRSPHR

Industry Keywords

Behavioral HealthCommunity Mental HealthPublic Sector Human ResourcesUnionized EnvironmentCollective Bargaining Agreement

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Serve as deputy to the Director of Human Resources
Act as the primary resource for managers and supervisors on employee relations
Provide day-to-day manager guidance and coaching
Manage performance, attendance, and conduct issues
Conduct routine investigations
Interpret the collective bargaining agreement
Draft policies, job descriptions, and manager tools
Support training and development
Prepare matters requiring the Director of HR’s decision
Apply consistent, well-documented practices across the organization
Work Monday through Friday, 8:00 am to 5:00 pm
Travel occasionally within Kent County, Michigan

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in human resources, business administration, or a related field
At least three years of professional level human resources experience
Working knowledge of federal and Michigan employment laws
Strong written and verbal communication skills; ability to build and encourage mutually beneficial relationships at every level
Demonstrated diplomacy, professional judgement, and confidentiality
Strong organizational skills and ability to prioritize the workload
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
Positive attitude and communication skills and a demonstrated desire to work as part of a cohesive team
Sound judgment in recognizing risk and knowing when to escalate
Proficiency with Microsoft Office and human resources information systems (HRIS)
SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, PHR, or SPHR certification preferred
Experience in behavioral health, community mental health, or public sector human resources preferred
Experience in a unionized environment, including interpreting and applying a collective bargaining agreement preferred
Experience conducting workplace investigations preferred
Experience designing and delivering training preferred
Lived experiences with mental illness/developmental disabilities/substance use disorders valued
Successful completion of a drug screen is part of the background check process
Network180 participates in E-Verify

Benefits

Comp & perks

Four health insurance plans
100% employer paid dental and vision insurance plans
13 paid holidays
Generous PTO
Professional development
Tuition reimbursement
Defined contribution retirement plan
Employee Assistance program
Life and voluntary life insurance options
Short- and Long-term disability
Approved site for loan forgiveness (based on position and department): NHSC, STAR Loan Repayment, Behavioral Health Loan Repayment, MI Kids Now Loan Repayment and much more
No weekends, on-call, or holiday requirements