HR General Affairs Specialist

About the Company

Ultium Cells, LLC is a joint venture lithium-ion automotive battery cell manufacturing plant between LG Energy Solution, Ltd. and General Motors. This $2.3 billion investment is among the largest battery cell manufacturing plants in the world, featuring the latest in battery cell manufacturing technology. Ultium Cells will produce battery cells for General Motors’ North American electric vehicle applications.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate general procurement activities, excluding direct and indirect materials, including office furniture, equipment, consumables, and other administrative supplies.
• Manage office supplies and inventory to ensure timely availability of materials required for daily business operations.
• Process HR-related invoices and provide administrative support for purchase requisitions (PRs), purchase orders (POs), invoice reconciliation, and payment processing.
• Coordinate with external vendors and service providers to support office operations, including cleaning, catering, facility maintenance, and other administrative services.
• Plan, coordinate, and support employee engagement initiatives and company events, such as summer events, year-end celebrations, all-employee meetings, productivity/yield improvement recognition events, employee appreciation programs, and gift distribution.
• Coordinate domestic and international business travel arrangements, including flight reservations, hotel accommodations, ground transportation, and related travel logistics.
• Administer the company vehicle program, including vehicle allocation, maintenance scheduling, mileage tracking, registration, and compliance documentation.
• Provide day-to-day administrative support to managers, team leaders, supervisors, planners, engineers, and other departments, including assistance with HR and payroll-related inquiries.
• Support new employee onboarding by preparing workstations, coordinating IT and facility setup, and ensuring the availability of required equipment and resources.
• Assist in the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of office policies, administrative procedures, and operational processes to enhance efficiency and ensure compliance with company policies.
• Provide general administrative support to ensure the efficient operation of the office, including mail handling, mail tracking, and support for cross-functional business activities.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in business administration or related field preferred.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in general affairs or administrative role.
• Strong attention to detail and multitasking skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and other relevant software applications (MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, ADP, ERP/SAP, etc.).
• Strong written, verbal, excellent communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a team or project environment.
• Flexible and open to change.

Benefits

• 100% employer-paid medical, dental, and vision.
• Generous paid holidays.
• Tuition assistance for continuing education.
• Vehicle discount program on General Motors branded vehicles.
• Communication stipend for personal cell phone.

Market-competitive compensation including base pay and incentive opportunities based on the achievement of company goals. Paid time off to refresh and recharge.

Work Environment

This is an on-site position with no work-from-home option. Employee may be exposed to or working with hazardous materials and/or hazardous waste. Upon hire, employees will receive initial environmental training over RCRA, SWPP, SPCC, and emergency escalation. Annual refresher training will be completed every year thereafter to fulfill the requirements of 40 CFR. Additional training will be provided as required.