Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. My Community Dental Centers (MCDC) is a Michigan-based nonprofit dental network committed to improving oral health access across underserved communities. The Senior HR Generalist serves as a strategic Human Resources Business Partner, providing consultative HR support to leaders and employees across multiple locations, influencing culture and driving workforce strategy.
Responsibilities
- Serve as a dedicated HRBP to assigned client groups, building trusted relationships with leaders and frontline teams across center locations
- Provide proactive, data-informed HR counsel on workforce planning, organizational design, performance management, and talent development
- Partner with the CPO and leadership team to align people strategies with organizational goals and mission
- Travel up to 20% to center locations to provide on-site HR presence, support, and partnership
- Lead complex employee relations investigations with objectivity, thoroughness, and legal compliance
- Interpret and apply company policies, the Employee Handbook, and applicable federal and state employment laws (FLSA, FMLA, ADA, EEOC, HIPAA, ERISA, I-9)
- Advise managers on performance improvement, corrective action, and conflict resolution with a coaching mindset
- Lead end-to-end recruitment for assigned client groups, including sourcing, screening, offers, and credentialing for clinical staff
- Drive a best-in-class onboarding experience, ensuring new hires are set up for success from day one
- Partner with hiring managers to develop role profiles, compensation recommendations, and workforce plans
- Provide compensation analysis and pay recommendations grounded in market data and internal equity
- Support annual benefits open enrollment and serve as an escalation point for employee benefits inquiries
- Administer and track leaves of absence including FMLA, short-term disability, and workers' compensation claims
- Design and facilitate leadership coaching sessions, soft skills training, and team effectiveness initiatives
- Champion employee recognition programs and engagement efforts that reinforce MCDC's culture and values
- Act as a culture ambassador — modeling and advocating for an inclusive, high-performance work environment
- Maintain data integrity within the HRIS, including employee records, reporting, and workflow coordination
- Develop and present periodic HR metrics, dashboards, and workforce analytics to inform decision-making
- Support HR process improvement initiatives and contribute to the evolution of MCDC's people operations infrastructure
Skills
- Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field
- 7+ years of progressive HR experience, with demonstrated expertise in a strategic HRBP or senior generalist capacity
- Proven track record of building trusted client relationships and influencing without authority
- Deep working knowledge of employment law and HR compliance (FLSA, FMLA, ADA, EEOC, HIPAA, ERISA, I-9)
- Experience managing complex employee relations matters and conducting workplace investigations
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to translate data into actionable HR insights
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills; executive presence and comfort presenting to leadership
- Ability and willingness to travel up to 20% to MCDC center locations across Michigan
- Must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship
- HR certification (SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, PHR, or SPHR)
- Experience in healthcare, dental, or other regulated/clinical environments
- HRIS proficiency (Rippling, UKG, Workday, or comparable platform)
- Experience supporting multi-site or geographically distributed organizations
- Background in coaching, leadership development, or organizational effectiveness
Benefits
- Competitive compensation and benefits package.
- Professional growth and development in a dynamic, evolving nonprofit healthcare environment.
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