HR Generalist

Summary Duties and Responsibilities

Atalco Gramercy, LLC is seeking a dynamic and self‑driven Human Resources professional to support the Talent Lifecycle at our Gramercy facility. As the HR Generalist, you will support the entire employee lifecycle—from recruitment and onboarding to development and succession planning. Your primary focus will be recruiting activities and providing support to instill policies and procedures consistently throughout the department and the company. The ideal candidate will champion an inclusive, high‑performance culture and serve as a trusted partner with internal department team members and external department stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

• Safety Leadership: Champion a strong safety culture and ensure compliance with all site safety policies and procedures.
• Recruitment and Hiring: Oversee the recruitment process, ensuring a robust talent pipeline and effective onboarding of new hires; foster a culture of diversity and inclusion in hiring and talent management processes; create and maintain job descriptions for hourly and salaried full‑time positions.
• Human Resources & Learning Team Support: Complete special projects by clarifying objectives, setting timetables, conducting research, and organizing information; support HR programs that improve employee experience and increase engagement; back up the Labor Relations Manager on the collective bargaining agreement (CBA); engage and participate in employee events sponsored by the Company.

Skills and Qualifications

• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook), Internet Explorer, and other general‑purpose and industry‑specific software.
• Experience with HR platforms, data analysis tools, and learning management systems (LMS) is highly beneficial.
• Solid understanding of HR policies and procedures and thorough knowledge of employment‑related laws and regulations.
• Ability to act with integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality.
• Proven ability to work independently with minimal supervision; proactive, highly organized, and capable of managing multiple priorities while meeting deadlines.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, including presentation delivery to diverse audiences.
• Collaborative team player who actively shares knowledge and supports others.
• Willingness to travel for seminars, training programs, and ongoing professional development.
• Mathematical Skills: Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals.
• Language Skills: Ability to read, analyze, interpret information, write reports and basic business correspondence, and present information effectively.
• Post‑Offer Requirements: Successful completion of Atalco Gramercy’s drug screening and physical examination; TWIC (Transportation Worker Identification Credential) required prior to offer acceptance; MSHA training to be completed upon hire.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree (or related technical degree) in Human Resources, Organization Design, Education, Business Administration or a related field required; equivalent combination of education and extensive HR/recruiting experience considered.
• 3–5 years of Human Resources experience in a refinery, chemical plant, mining, metals processing, or heavy industrial environment preferred.
• Must be eligible to work in the United States.

Work Environment

• Fast‑paced, high‑pressure environment requiring flexibility and resilience.
• May require travel and on‑site presence during pre‑planned employee events.
• High‑visibility role with direct interaction with external candidates, colleges/technical schools, and vendors.
• Reasonable accommodations available for individuals with qualified disabilities.