HR Manager

Human Resources Manager

West Michigan | On-site, Monday–Friday | Confidential Search

Are you an HR leader who enjoys being present, building relationships, and helping employees and leaders succeed? Do you thrive in a hands-on environment with a large seasonal workforce—where collaboration, accessibility, and practical problem-solving are central to your role?

HR Solutions Group is conducting a confidential search for a Human Resources Manager on behalf of a privately held, family-owned service business in West Michigan. We are seeking an HR professional who welcomes the pace of a seasonal business and wants to serve as a trusted resource throughout the organization.

The Opportunity

In this on-site leadership role, you will work closely with company leaders, operational teams, and employees to support a collaborative, engaged, and safety-focused workplace. You will lead a team of HR, safety and administrative professionals while overseeing the full range of HR functions.

This opportunity is ideal for someone who enjoys both leading HR initiatives and staying connected to day-to-day operations. Whether you are helping leaders prepare for seasonal hiring, answering employee questions, coaching a supervisor, or improving an HR process, your approach will be visible, responsive, and grounded in the needs of the business.

What You Will Do

Partner with leaders and support employees

• Serve as an approachable, trusted HR resource for English- and Spanish-speaking employees and leaders.
• Build strong relationships across the organization and collaborate with leadership to align HR practices with business priorities.
• Coach leaders through employee relations matters, performance conversations, disciplinary actions, and employment decisions.
• Support leadership development, employee growth, recognition, and a positive workplace culture.

Lead seasonal staffing and employee onboarding

• Partner with operational leaders to develop and execute hiring plans for a large seasonal workforce.
• Oversee full-cycle recruiting, including sourcing, interviewing, and offers.
• Lead onboarding and training programs that help employees understand expectations, work safely, and contribute successfully.

Oversee core HR programs and operations

• Lead compensation reviews and use market data to inform competitive pay practices.
• Support benefits strategy and oversee administration of self-funded benefits, including renewals, enrollment, qualifying life events, and COBRA.
• Oversee weekly payroll processing and provide backup support as needed.
• Maintain accurate HR records, reporting, and HRIS data.
• Manage leaves of absence, including FMLA, and maintain employment policies and practices that support compliance.
• Identify opportunities to improve HR processes and strengthen service to employees and leaders.

Work with the Safety and Risk Control Manager

• Partner with leaders to reinforce a safety-focused culture.
• Oversee safety and risk control processes as well as training and continuous improvement
• Oversee injury and accident reporting and also return-to-work processes.
• Analyze safety data and recommend improvements to support compliance and reduce risk.

What You Bring

• The ability to communicate effectively with employees and leaders in both English and Spanish.
• A genuine interest in supporting a large seasonal and hourly workforce.
• Availability to work on-site in West Michigan, Monday through Friday.
• A bachelor’s degree in Human Resources or a related field and at least five years of progressive HR experience.
• SHRM-CP or PHR certification.
• Experience overseeing core HR functions, including employee relations, recruiting, benefits, payroll, performance management, and safety.
• Demonstrated ability to develop HR programs and improve processes in alignment with organizational values and business goals.
• A collaborative, service-oriented approach and the confidence to provide clear, practical guidance.
• Strong communication, relationship-building, and facilitation skills.
• Sound judgment, professionalism, integrity, and discretion.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint; experience with UKG is preferred.

Why This Role May Be Right for You

You enjoy working for a family-owned, privately held company and being close to the people and operations you support. You are energized by the changing needs of a seasonal business, value face-to-face interaction, and believe effective HR leadership starts with listening, collaboration, and follow-through.

If you want to lead an HR team that serves as a trusted resource to employees and a collaborative partner to organizational leaders, we encourage you to apply.