People Operations Generalist

NOX METALS•Ferndale, MI

2d•$58,000 - $70,000•Onsite

About The Position

Nox Metals is building a supply chain for American factories, using technology and automation to supply aluminum plate, bar, and rounds to aerospace and defense manufacturers. We are hiring a People Operations Generalist to manage day-to-day People Operations at our Ferndale facility. This role is responsible for the entire employee experience, from offer to exit, including managing offers, onboarding, payroll, employee concerns, records, benefits, offboarding, and supporting site safety. The Generalist will be a visible presence on the factory floor and a steward of sensitive information, handling diverse tasks such as payroll processing, new hire orientation, and assisting supervisors with difficult conversations. As Nox expands to new plants, this role will help establish standards for future Generalists.

Requirements

2 to 4 years in HR, People Operations, or payroll, including hands-on payroll processing
Discreet and trustworthy with confidential information
Precise: payroll is right every time, and you catch errors before they reach a paycheck
Calm and fair when someone brings you an urgent or personal concern
Comfortable supporting both factory employees and managers, on the floor and in the office
A clear communicator who can explain a process without jargon
Comfortable with HR and payroll software, spreadsheets, and shared documentation

Nice To Haves

ADP experience
Multi-state payroll experience, especially Michigan and California
Experience supporting hourly teams in manufacturing, warehousing, or logistics
OSHA recordkeeping experience or OSHA 10 or 30 certification
Knowledge of Michigan employment practices
SHRM-CP or PHR certification
Comfort using AI tools carefully for administration, analysis, and communications

Responsibilities

Process payroll for the site every pay period, including timekeeping review, payroll inputs, corrections, and new hire and termination changes
Prepare offer letters and run preboarding, orientation, paperwork, equipment, and first-week schedules
Run offboarding: final pay, equipment return, exit paperwork, and system access removal
Take in employee concerns and complaints, document them carefully, and escalate when needed
Support site safety: track required training, keep OSHA recordkeeping current, and help with incident reporting
Maintain complete and accurate employee records, I-9s, and employment documents
Support benefits enrollment and changes, and answer everyday employee questions
Explain policies clearly to employees and supervisors, and apply them consistently
Prepare regular people reports and fix data discrepancies
Improve forms, checklists, and SOPs as the team grows