Human Resources Manager jobs in Lansing, MI

Overview

Unlock your potential: Join Our Team as our new HR Manager with Benefit Administration Oversight!

Are you an experienced HR professional with a passion for cultivating a positive, diverse, and inclusive workplace culture? Are you ready to join a rapidly growing national leading healthcare consulting firm and take your career to the next level?  HMA is seeking a dynamic HR Manager to lead the benefit administration and overall generalist function of a highly collaborative Human Resources team.

Reporting to the HR Director, the ideal HR Manager candidate will be an experienced HR professional with benefit and leave management experience on a national level; someone with previous healthcare and/or professional service industry experience; as well as high energy, accountability, and drive with proven adaptability to change management initiatives while coaching and mentoring an HR team. This position is hybrid with the ideal candidate based in Michigan for on-site presence at our headquarters in Okemos, MI.

Ready to make a difference? Apply today for this great opportunity to join a high-functioning team of HR professionals!

Job Summary

Reporting to the Human Resources Director, the Human Resources Manager is responsible for the oversight of the day-to-day generalist functions as well as the benefit administration and leave management programs.  The Human Resources Manager is responsible for carrying-out human resources policies, procedures, and best practices while working with the team in advancing a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion for a rapidly growing, multi-state firm.

Responsibilities

Work Performed and Job Requirements

• Oversee daily HR generalist functions.
  • Supervise and lead the HR Specialist team, providing guidance, mentorship, and support in their roles and responsibilities.
  • Assist with resolution of human resource questions, concerns, and issues.
  • Foster a positive, accountable, high performance, and collaborative work environment within the HR department.
    • Meet with team regularly to discuss strategies, processes, and continuous improvement.
  • Make recommendations for changes and/or additions to HR policies and procedures with company objectives and legal requirements.
    • Monitor and ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations.
  • Contribute to the development of HR strategies and objectives that align with the department and organizational’ s goals.
  • Carry out policies, procedures, and best practices relation to all phases of HR generalist activities.
  • Assist with leave of absence administration.
• Manage the day-to-day administration of employee benefits offerings.
  • Oversee the day-to-day administration of benefits, including open enrollment, life event changes, and offboarding of benefits and COBRA offerings. Ensure accurate record keeping and data maintenance.
  • Monitor and analyze trends, benchmarks, and best practices to recommend improvements or modifications to benefit programs.
    • Prepare reports on benefit utilization, costs, and trends to senior HR leadership.
  • Communicate benefit plans to employees, conduct information sessions, update electronic communications and address inquires to ensure understanding and utilization of benefits.
  • Conduct regular audits to ensure compliance with legal regulations and internal policies.
• Maintain confidentiality and professionalism always.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education/Training

Minimum of a bachelor’s degree in business management is required, with a concentration in Human Resource Management a plus.  Master’s degree in human resource management is strongly preferred.  SHRM-SCP or SPHR certification is required. IFEBP certification is desired.

Experience

Minimum 5 – 7 years of experience with a mid-size employer (> 1,000 employees, less than 4,000 employees) in a dedicated HR role effectively overseeing an HR team - ideally within a multi-state environment is required (experience should include California).

Additionally, a minimum of 5 years proven experience with employee benefits administration is necessary.  Experience with benefits administration in UKG is a plus.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of employment laws and programs – federal, multi-state, local
• Comprehensive knowledge of employee benefits laws, regulations, and compliance requirements.
• Competencies in diversity, equity, and inclusion objectives and actions
• Superior level of interpersonal skills to handle sensitive and confidential information.
• Demonstrated knowledge in human resource management.
• Exceptional oral and written communication skills
• Strong listening and facilitation skills
• Working knowledge of computer software to include MS Office
  • Robust, high-level skills with MS Excel
• Proficiency with HRIS platforms such as UKG.
• Excellent attention to detail
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational and project management skills
  • Solid time management skills
• Ability to act with integrity and professionalism.
• Ability to follow directions, problem-solve and provide resourceful thinking.
• Ability to manage and effectively lead teams in multiple projects.
  • Ability to delegate to others.
• Ability to multi-task and adhere to strict deadlines.
• Ability to manage significant recurring responsibilities with unpredictable short-term demands.
• Ability to interpret multiple state laws and guidelines in conjunction with federal laws and guidelines.
• Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality.
• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential employee data with discretion and professionalism.

Work Aids and Equipment Used

Computer, printer, copier, scanner, fax, telephone, web conferencing.

Working Conditions

Work is sedentary in nature and performed in an office environment.  Work may be stressful at times. 

Physical/Mental Demands

Work requires hand dexterity for office machine operation; stooping, climbing, and bending to files and supplies; mobility to complete errands; stand/sit for up to eight hours each day; ability to communicate clearly when using the telephone; requires sitting; standing, walking, reaching, bending, lifting, and twisting at times; moderate levels of stress.

EEO

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

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