Join Our Team Are you passionate about helping people, building positive workplace relationships, and supporting a great employee experience? We're looking for a Human Resource Associate to join our team in Grand Rapids. In this role, you'll partner with operational leaders and employees to support recruiting, onboarding, employee relations, training, compliance, and day-to-day HR operations. This is a hands-on position that offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact while gaining broad Human Resources experience in a fast-paced environment. What You'll Do • Support the onboarding process for new hires, including new hire orientation and compliance documentation. • Assist with recruiting efforts, interviewing. • Maintain employee records and ensure HR files are accurate and up to date. • Help managers and associates navigate HR policies, procedures, and programs. • Assist with employee relations matters and workplace investigations. • Monitor training compliance and help coordinate employee development activities. • Facilitate employee recognition and engagement initiatives. • Partner with operational leadership to support staffing and workforce planning needs. • Participate in special projects and other HR-related duties as assigned. What We're Looking For • High School Diploma or GED required. • Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business, or a related field preferred. • Previous HR, administrative, hospitality, retail, or customer service experience preferred. • Strong interpersonal and communication skills. • Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail. • Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with professionalism. • Strong problem-solving and conflict resolution abilities. • Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and HR systems. • Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. What Makes You Successful • You enjoy working with people and building relationships. • You are approachable, organized, and dependable. • You can balance administrative responsibilities with employee support. • You are comfortable working independently while collaborating with multiple leaders and departments. • You maintain confidentiality and exercise sound judgment. • You have a positive attitude and a strong customer service mindset. Why Join Us? • Opportunity to grow your HR career with a dynamic organization. • Exposure to all aspects of Human Resources. • Collaborative and supportive work environment. • Ability to make a direct impact on employee engagement and organizational success. • Competitive pay and benefits package. If you're ready to build your HR career and support a team-focused workplace culture, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today!