Senior Human Resources Generalist

Overview

Senior Human Resources Generalist

Location: Michigan (Remote with Multi-Site travel) | Reports To: Chief People Officer | Classification: Non-Exempt | Travel: Up to 20%

About My Community Dental Centers

My Community Dental Centers (MCDC) is a Michigan-based nonprofit dental network committed to improving oral health access across underserved communities - one smile at a time. We believe that exceptional patient care starts with exceptional people, and we are looking for a strategic HR leader who shares that conviction.

Position Summary

The Senior HR Generalist serves as a strategic Human Resources Business Partner (HRBP) embedded within the MCDC organization, providing consultative, client-facing HR support to leaders and employees across multiple dental center locations. This role goes beyond transactional HR - it requires a seasoned professional who can influence culture, drive workforce strategy, and serve as a trusted advisor at all levels of the organization. The ideal candidate brings a blend of strategic thinking, operational agility, and a genuine passion for people and mission-driven work.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic HR Business Partnership

• 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.

Employee Relations & Compliance

• 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.

Talent Acquisition & Onboarding

• 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.

Compensation & Benefits

• 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.

Coaching, Training & Culture

• 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.

HRIS & HR Operations

• 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.

Qualifications

Required

• 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.

Preferred

• 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.

Why MCDC?

• Mission-driven work with real community impact - improving lives, one smile at a time.
• A collaborative, people-first culture led by a forward-thinking Chief People Officer.
• Opportunity to serve as a strategic HR partner with visibility and influence across the organization.
• Competitive compensation and benefits package.
• Professional growth and development in a dynamic, evolving nonprofit healthcare environment.

My Community Dental Centers is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.