HR Generalist

AM BIDCO OPERATIONS LLC dba MOVA Metals•Freeport, TX

About The Position

The Human Resources Generalist is a key member of the Human Resources team, providing comprehensive HR support to a 24/7 catalyst recycling manufacturing operation. Reporting to the CHRO, the role administers core HR functions including onboarding, employee relations, benefits administration, HR compliance, performance management, and HR reporting. The position serves as the primary administrator and subject matter expert for ADP Workforce Now. Responsibilities include maintaining employee data and system workflows, supporting payroll and timekeeping, administering benefits and onboarding, creating reports and dashboards, troubleshooting system issues, and identifying opportunities to automate HR processes. The role also supports workforce planning and staffing, advises employees and supervisors on policies and procedures, and handles sensitive employee matters confidentially. The HR Generalist supports the full employee lifecycle and helps managers with coaching, disciplinary actions, corrective documentation, and performance improvement plans. The role also administers leave programs and supports workplace investigations and employee relations issues. The work involves extended computer use and frequent walking through office and manufacturing areas, including wearing required PPE when visiting operational areas.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in human resources, Business Administration, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Minimum of 5–7 years of progressive Human Resources Generalist experience.
Comprehensive knowledge of federal, state, and local employment laws, including FLSA, FMLA, ADA, EEOC, OSHA, and Texas employment regulations.
Experience managing the full employee lifecycle, including recruiting, onboarding, employee relations, performance management, compensation, benefits administration, and offboarding.
Demonstrated experience conducting workplace investigations and resolving employee relations issues fairly, consistently, and confidentially.
Experience supporting managers with coaching, disciplinary actions, corrective action documentation, and performance improvement plans.
Strong understanding of payroll processes and HRIS systems, with advanced ADP Workforce Now experience, including workflows, reporting, and employee data management.
Experience administering leave programs, including FMLA, ADA accommodations, workers’ compensation, and return-to-work programs.
Excellent written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to communicate effectively with employees at all organizational levels.
Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, attention to detail, organizational and time management skills, and ability to prioritize multiple projects in a fast-paced environment while maintaining accuracy and confidentiality.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook; advanced Excel proficiency is specified.
Ability to sit and work at a computer for extended periods.
Frequent walking throughout office and manufacturing areas.
Ability to occasionally lift up to 25 pounds.
Ability to wear required PPE while visiting operational areas.

Nice To Haves

Experience in manufacturing, chemical processing, industrial, or other 24/7 operations.

Responsibilities

Serve as the primary administrator for ADP Workforce Now, maintaining employee records, data integrity, workflows, approvals, security roles, user access, organizational structures, and reporting relationships.
Process employee changes including new hires, promotions, transfers, compensation changes, and terminations.
Administer electronic onboarding and employee self-service, and train managers and employees on ADP Workforce Now features.
Support payroll processing by auditing employee information and time records, reviewing timecards and attendance, processing pay changes accurately, and assisting with payroll reconciliation.
Maintain time and attendance and scheduling data.
Create and maintain custom reports and HR dashboards; monitor system compliance and conduct regular data audits.
Troubleshoot ADP Workforce Now issues and coordinate resolutions with ADP.
Identify opportunities to automate HR processes using ADP functionality.
Support workforce planning and staffing initiatives for a 24/7 manufacturing operation.
Serve as a resource for employees and supervisors, provide guidance on company policies and procedures, maintain confidentiality, and promote positive employee engagement and communication.
Administer employee benefit programs, process enrollments and qualifying life events, coordinate annual open enrollment, respond to benefit questions, work with benefit vendors, and reconcile benefit invoices.
Support the full employee lifecycle, including recruiting, onboarding, employee relations, performance management, compensation, benefits administration, and offboarding.
Conduct workplace investigations and resolve employee relations issues fairly, consistently, and confidentially.
Support managers with coaching, disciplinary actions, corrective action documentation, and performance improvement plans.
Administer leave programs, including FMLA, ADA accommodations, workers’ compensation, and return-to-work programs.
Perform other duties as assigned by management.