HR Executive

Job Title:

HR Executive Location:

Alpena, MI (with client site travel)

Company:

Employment Services Inc. (ESI) Position Overview Employment Services Inc. is seeking a future-ready HR leader to drive both strategic and operational HR excellence across a diverse portfolio of client organizations. This role goes beyond traditional HR—blending people strategy, innovation, and technology to create high-performing, compliant, and values-driven workplaces. The ideal candidate brings an entrepreneurial mindset, thrives in dynamic environments, and proactively identifies opportunities to create value. You will leverage modern tools—including AI—and forward-thinking strategies to enhance decision-making, improve efficiency, and elevate the employee experience across multiple organizations. Key Responsibilities Lead and develop a team of HR professionals supporting multiple client organizations. Act as a strategic partner to clients, identifying opportunities to enhance organizational effectiveness, talent alignment, and workforce capability. Operate with an entrepreneurial mindset to identify, develop, and implement innovative HR solutions that drive measurable business value across client organizations. Align employee strengths, skills, and passions with roles that maximize engagement, productivity, and retention. Provide expert HR guidance across recruitment, performance management, employee relations, and compliance. Design and implement compliant, scalable HR policies and practices tailored to each client. Serve as a trusted advisor and escalation point for employee relations matters. Oversee compensation and benefits strategies aligned with business objectives. Drive training, development, and workforce planning initiatives that support long-term growth. Champion digital transformation within HR by leading the adoption of modern technologies and AI-driven tools (e.g., ChatGPT, Microsoft Copilot) to enhance recruiting, analytics, communication, and employee engagement. Take ownership of new initiatives, pilots, and process improvements—acting as an internal entrepreneur to test, refine, and scale solutions across client organizations. Promote a data-informed HR culture by leveraging HRIS systems and analytics to generate insights and guide strategic workforce decisions. Ensure accuracy and integrity of employee data within HRIS systems (UKG preferred). Stay ahead of evolving HR trends, emerging technologies, and regulatory changes to continuously improve HR practices. Qualifications & Requirements Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field. Minimum of 7 years of progressive HR experience, including leadership responsibilities. Experience in manufacturing environments strongly preferred. Strong knowledge of HR principles, employment laws, and compliance requirements. Proven experience managing HRIS systems (UKG Pro preferred). Experience leading and leveraging modern workplace technologies, including AI-driven tools (e.g., ChatGPT, Microsoft Copilot), to enhance HR processes and business outcomes. Demonstrated ability to think strategically while executing tactically in a fast-paced, multi-client environment. Strong business acumen with a proactive, solution-oriented approach. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to build trust across diverse teams. Demonstrated ability to manage sensitive and confidential matters. Strong organizational, problem-solving, and time-management skills. Ability to manage multiple priorities across various client organizations. Key Competencies Strategic HR leadership & business partnership Digital and AI fluency in HR applications Change management and transformation leadership Data-driven decision-making Strong communication and relationship-building skills Behavioral Traits Enthusiastic and forward-thinking Entrepreneurial spirit with a bias for action and innovation Self-starter with a high level of ownership Motivated by making a measurable organizational impact Adaptable and comfortable navigating ambiguity Collaborative and solutions-oriented Why Join ESI? Be part of a forward-thinking organization shaping the future of HR Opportunity to drive innovation across multiple organizations Work across diverse industries and business models Lead HR transformation using modern tools and technologies Competitive compensation and benefits package Culture focused on aligning people, purpose, and performance Travel Requirements Regular travel to client sites required Minimal overnight travel