Human Resources Generalist

Job Title: Human Resources Generalist

Primary Location: Grand Rapids, MI

Employee Status: Full-Time, Exempt 

Setting:  In office

Travel for the Position: Occasional in town travel to other facilities may be required.

What You’ll Get: (note varied offerings based on role and hours) 

• Weekly Pay 

• Comprehensive Health & Wellness package including Medical (with prescription coverage), Dental, and vision 

• Matching Health Savings Account Contributions, Dependent Care flexible spending account (FSA) 

• Retirement options like 401 (k) with company match and pension. 

• Paid time off: Vacation, Personal days, paid holidays, paid volunteer time, sick days, & flex time. 

• Tuition reimbursement 

• To see a full list of our benefit offerings – check out this helpful guide!

About this position: 

LMCU is looking for a Human Resource Generalist who will be responsible for playing a key role in supporting the organization's HR functions. This position focuses on providing comprehensive HR support to employees and leaders, handling various HR tasks, and ensuring compliance with company policies, procedures and employment laws. The HR Generalist will also contribute to the overall success of the HR department by assisting with projects and in the implementation of HR initiatives.

What you’ll do: 

• Facilitate a seamless onboarding experience for new hires, managing processes from the job offer stage through orientation and integration into the team.

• Assist the Talent Acquisition Specialist with the full-cycle recruitment process. This includes crafting and posting job openings, screening resumes, coordinating and conducting interviews, processing pre-employment checks, and extending job offers.

• Regularly review and update job descriptions to ensure they accurately reflect current roles and responsibilities.

• Assist with other duties as assigned; aid with various HR-related tasks and projects as needed, contributing to the overall efficiency and effectiveness of the HR department.

• Serve as the main point of contact for unemployment and workers’ compensation claims, liaising effectively with credit union representatives, unemployment agencies, and insurance providers to manage and resolve claims.

• Oversee the Tuition Reimbursement process, addressing employee inquiries and ensuring smooth administration of the program.

• Assists with other duties and projects as assigned.

• Consistently demonstrates a commitment to the culture of Lake Michigan Credit Union. They exhibit the core values that define LMCU’s PRIDE culture (Passionate, Respectful, Innovative, Dependable, Empowered) and contribute to the success of others on the team.

• Comply with applicable laws and regulations, including but not limited to, the Bank Secrecy Act, the Patriot Act, and the Office of Foreign Assets Control.

What You’ll Bring:

• A minimum of three years of similar or related experience.

• Bachelor’s degree in business, Human Resource Management or a related field of study.

• HRCI and/or SHRM certification preferred

• Working knowledge of FMLA, ADA, HIPAA, FLSA, EEOC and other federal, state employment laws.

• Expertise in Microsoft Office and HRIS systems; prior experience with Workday is preferred.

• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.

• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with professionalism and discretion.

• Strong problem-solving skills, attention to detail and organizational capabilities.

Who We Are: 

We’re proud of our past, thrilled with our present, and couldn’t be more excited about our future! Lake Michigan Credit Union has grown to become one of the largest credit unions in the nation with our headquarters in West Michigan.

As a credit union, LMCU is a not-for-profit institution, owned by its members, instead of corporate stock holders. We are accountable directly to our members, and they directly share in our success – benefitting by lower and fewer fees, better savings and checking interest rates, lower cost mortgages and a host of other advantages that simply don’t exist at traditional banks.

It’s about always doing what’s best and right for our members - it guides everything we do.

From friendly, knowledgeable and professional employees who greet you by name, to offering stellar value at every turn, LMCU works for its members.

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