Cooper People Group

Accounting and finance professionals, we have a client career opportunity for you! 🌟 Our client, Novotny CPA Group, is looking for a Tax Staff Accountant to join their team at either their Norton Shores or Grand Rapids, MI location! This individual will get to work with a great team and for leaders who truly care about their team members and building long-lasting relationships with their clients. 🤝 In this role, the Tax Staff Accountant will focus on work across many industries with a wide range of complexity, scale, and scope. They will have the opportunity to learn and utilize new and emerging technologies and tax tools to service tax, accounting, and audit clients. 🧑💻 This position offers competitive wages and benefits, professional development and growth opportunities, a flexible work environment with hybrid working opportunities, and appreciation for work/life balance (goodbye, 60-hour workweeks!). 🙌 If you are a talented, self-directed Accountant who desires to be part of a team that cares for one another and serves their clients with flexibility, efficiency, and effectiveness, apply today! https://buff.ly/4cXyyfl

📣 Client Career Opportunity! 📣 We have a unique career opportunity for our HR professionals out there. Our client, Gun Lake Tribe, is looking for their next Director of Human Resources! Serving as a strategic, collaborative partner, this individual will work alongside their leadership team to not only provide overall leadership and guidance to their HR department, but also provide a comprehensive plan to further develop their HR function. ✨ This role is ideal for an individual who will bring contemporary approaches and innovation to the ongoing development of a strong, open, community-centric culture, as well as to the establishment of strategies, policies, procedures, and practices for an effective HR function. With this position comes a competitive base salary and a comprehensive total rewards package that includes: • Medical, dental, vision, and telehealth coverage for employees and all dependents with no employee premium! ⚕️ • Paid time off and 15 paid holidays 🏖️ • 401(k) retirement plan with employer matching contributions 📈 • On-site gym with free memberships for the entire household 💪 • And more! If you are an experienced HR professional looking for your next career move to an organization that values its employees, family, history, culture, and traditions, we want to hear from you! Apply today! https://buff.ly/4czHoA4

Happy 4th of July, everyone! Our office is getting in the spirit and taking a break today and tomorrow. We'll be back and ready to rock the world of HR on Monday, July 8. Enjoy the fireworks, fun, and freedom! Have a blast and stay safe! 💥✨ #IndependenceDay #OfficeClosed #SeeYouMonday #FourthOfJulyFun

Planning your next all-hands meeting? Here are 4 must-haves we recommend (and use ourselves) for your agenda! 1. Company milestones, achievements, and opportunities: Celebrate success, recognize outstanding contributions, and point out areas for opportunity and solutions to work on them. Highlighting these boosts morale and keeps everyone motivated! 🏆 2. Project updates: Provide clear and concise updates on key projects and strategic initiatives. Transparency ensures everyone is on the same page and fosters collaboration. 🔍🤝 3. Q&A session: No one likes a meeting where all they're doing is listening. People love to hear and share feedback! So create that space - make it an open forum for questions and insights. This encourages engagement and shows that every team member's voice matters. 🗣️💡 4. Future goals and roadmap: Where is the company going? What's the next move? Outline your vision and plans for the upcoming quarter, year, or even years to come! Aligning on goals helps ensure the entire team is working towards the same objectives. 📅🚀 Incorporate these elements to make your all-hands meeting productive and inspiring. Afterwards, ask your team what they liked, didn't like, and what they want to see more of. We love a good feedback loop that encourages engagement and fosters collaboration! 💪✨ #TeamMeeting #CompanySuccess #Teamwork #AllHandsMeeting

Hello, July! And hello, effective date of the FLSA threshold changes! If you haven't heard by now, due to these salary threshold changes, some of your employees that are in roles currently classified as exempt from overtime may be in roles that make them eligible for overtime compensation starting TODAY. Haven't analyzed your workforce, yet? It's time to act. Contact us TODAY at CPG so our HR advisors can guide you through this new regulatory requirement with confidence.

🔔 Compliance Alert & Reminder 🔔 July 1 is almost here and do you know what that means? FLSA salary threshold changes are almost a certainty come Monday. What does this mean for you? Some of your employees that are in roles currently classified as exempt from overtime may be in roles that make them eligible for overtime compensation starting Monday, July 1. The good news? You have options. Where can you read more? Check out our May blog. We broke down what you need to know and do about these changes. https://buff.ly/4bNsEgi Haven't made any changes yet? Give us a call at CPG ASAP. Our team of HR experts will fine tooth comb your employees’ roles, duties, and incumbent pay to help ensure your organization is on the right track.

Our June blog is live, y'all! This month, we focused on embracing diversity and the power of LGTBQ+ initiatives in modern business. Scoot on over to our website to check it out - we have broken it down by LGBTQ+ initiatives that matter (to your business AND your employees) and key initiatives you can implement to hone in to an inclusive workplace. (5 min read)

🎉🎉 Congratulations to Katherine Wolthuis, MBA, SPHR, SHRM-SCP on her 2-year anniversary with Cooper People Group! 🎉🎉 As our Senior HR Consultant, she has been a pivotal team member, consistently bringing expertise, dedication, and positive energy to every client and every project. Her contributions have been instrumental in our success, and we're incredibly grateful to have her on our team. Here's to many more years of growth and achievements together! Thank you for everything you do, Katherine! 🌟👏 #TeamCelebration #CooperPeopleGroup #ThankYou #HRExcellence

We have ANOTHER client career opportunity for y'all! 🎉 Our client, Northridge Metal Fabrication, is looking for their next Business Development Manager to drive their growth and expand their market presence. Northridge Metal Fabrication specializes in precision wire and sheet metal product fabrication and their clientele spans from the world's largest retailers, store fixture companies, and manufacturers to regional organizations. 🌐 The Business Development Manager will identify new business opportunities, cultivate client relationships, and spearhead sales initiatives. For the right person, they're flexible on home base and work schedule. 🏠 Their team is chill and relaxed, and they want to give you the autonomy to do your sales thing as long as you deliver results. Occasional visits to their locations in Walker or Ludington, MI should be expected. What else can you expect from this role? Healthy work-life integration, comprehensive benefits, 401(k) with an employer contribution, 8 company-recognized holidays, generous paid time off, onsite weekly perks including a catered lunch and happy hours, and more! ✨ If you're an experienced sales professional that's looking forward to enhancing market reach and ensuring sustained success in their competitive industry, we want to hear from you! 📈 🔗 Apply today: https://buff.ly/3KQRpwz