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Senior Human Resources Generalist 

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

Starting at $75,000+

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.