HR Generalist & Recruiting Coordinator

Total Fire Protection

HR Generalist & Recruiting Coordinator

Grand Rapids, MI
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    This dual-role position combines core HR generalist responsibilities with hands-on ownership of full-cycle recruiting. The HR Generalist & Recruiting Coordinator supports day-to-day HR operations — including employee relations, performance management, benefits administration, and compliance — while also driving the recruiting lifecycle from job posting through offer. This role is a key point of contact for both employees and candidates, ensuring HR programs run smoothly and hiring pipelines stay healthy, all while balancing priorities across two functional areas.

    Key Responsibilities:

    HR Operations & Employee Relations

    • Serve as a point of contact for employee questions on policies, benefits, and HR processes

    • Address workplace issues and help resolve conflicts professionally

    • Support a positive workplace culture and employee engagement initiatives

    • Maintain accurate employee records and HRIS data

    • Support onboarding and offboarding processes, including paperwork, orientation logistics, and exit interviews

    • Generate HR reports and analyze workforce data

    • Support payroll processing in collaboration with finance/payroll teams

    Performance Management

    • Assist with performance review processes and goal setting

    • Provide guidance to managers on employee development and corrective action

    • Track performance metrics, review cycles, and maintain documentation

    Benefits & Compensation Administration

    • Administer employee benefits programs (health, retirement, leave) and support open enrollment

    • Respond to benefit inquiries and support enrollment processes

    • Assist with compensation benchmarking and salary administration

    Compliance & Policy Management

    • Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws

    • Assist in drafting and updating the employee handbook and HR policies

    • Support audits and ensure accurate recordkeeping

    Recruiting & Onboarding

    • Own full-cycle recruiting: job postings, requisition management, sourcing, screening, interviewing, and offers

    • Post job openings and manage requisitions across job boards and the ATS

    • Screen resumes and conduct initial phone screens

    • Schedule interviews and coordinate communication between candidates and hiring managers

    • Maintain candidate pipelines and ensure a positive candidate experience throughout the process

    • Assist with offer letter preparation and background check coordination

    • Partner with hiring managers to identify staffing needs

    • Support employer branding efforts (careers page content, job fairs, social media postings)

    • Track recruiting metrics (time-to-fill, source of hire, pipeline conversion) and report to the Recruiting Manager

    • Conduct new-hire onboarding and orientation

    Cross-Functional & Administrative

    • Partner with the HR Manager and Recruiting Manager to prioritize competing deadlines across HR and recruiting workstreams

    • Maintain confidentiality of sensitive employee and candidate information

    • Assist with special projects and process improvement initiatives as assigned

    Qualifications:

    Education & Experience

    • Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field helpful

    • 2–5 years of experience in HR, recruiting, or a related generalist role required

    • Knowledge of HR principles, employment laws, and recruiting best practices

    • Strong interpersonal, organizational, and written/verbal communication skills

    • Ability to handle sensitive employee and candidate information with discretion

    • Comfortable managing multiple priorities across two functional areas without close oversight

    • Proficiency in HRIS/ATS systems and Microsoft Office Suite

    Preferred Qualifications

    • PHR/SHRM-CP certification (or in progress)

    • Experience in a multi-state or fast-paced work environment

    • Familiarity with UKG Ready is a plus

    What Success Looks Like:

    • Employees and candidates receive timely, accurate, and friendly support

    • HR records and recruiting pipelines are well-maintained and up to date

    • The HR Manager and Recruiting Manager can rely on you to keep processes moving without close oversight

    • You proactively flag issues or bottlenecks before they become problems

    Job Type: Full-time

    Pay: $55,000k to $70,000k per year

    Schedule: 8 hour shift - Monday to Friday

    Benefits

    At Total Fire Protection, we recognize that our employees are the backbone of our success, and we are committed to fostering a work environment that not only values their contributions but also supports their overall well-being. Here are some of the benefits you can enjoy as a valued member of our team:

    • Health insurance
    • 401(k) with matching (fully vested after 2 years)
    • Dental insurance
    • Vision insurance
    • Life insurance
    • Disability insurance
    • Flexible spending account
    • Health savings account
    • Professional Development
    • Paid Time Off & Holidays
    • Employee Referral Program
    • Company Events & Social Activities
    • Yearly Apparel Allowance

    By joining Total Fire Protection, you not only become part of a dynamic and innovative team but also gain access to a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your professional and personal growth. We are committed to investing in our employees' success and well-being.