People Operations Generalist

About Nox Metals. American factories deserve a supply chain that moves as fast as they do. Nox Metals is building it, along with the tools that run it. We’re a technology company in Metro Detroit supplying aluminum plate, bar, and rounds to aerospace and defense manufacturers. We use software and automation to supply metal to American factories faster than the industry thought possible. The role. We’re hiring a People Operations Generalist to run day-to-day People Ops at our Ferndale facility. You own the employee experience from the signed offer to the last day: offers, onboarding, payroll, employee concerns, records, benefits, offboarding, and site safety support. You’ll be a visible presence on the factory floor and a careful steward of sensitive information. One hour you’re processing payroll, the next you’re welcoming a new hire or helping a supervisor handle a tough conversation the right way. As Nox opens new plants, each site gets its own Generalist, and you’ll help set the standard. Shift hours: Monday through Friday, days, with flexibility to cover early, late, or weekend hours for onboarding and floor support. You will: Process payroll for the site every pay period, including timekeeping review, payroll inputs, corrections, and new hire and termination changesPrepare offer letters and run preboarding, orientation, paperwork, equipment, and first-week schedulesRun offboarding: final pay, equipment return, exit paperwork, and system access removalTake in employee concerns and complaints, document them carefully, and escalate when neededSupport site safety: track required training, keep OSHA recordkeeping current, and help with incident reportingMaintain complete and accurate employee records, I-9s, and employment documentsSupport benefits enrollment and changes, and answer everyday employee questionsExplain policies clearly to employees and supervisors, and apply them consistentlyPrepare regular people reports and fix data discrepanciesImprove forms, checklists, and SOPs as the team grows You are: 2 to 4 years in HR, People Operations, or payroll, including hands-on payroll processingDiscreet and trustworthy with confidential informationPrecise: payroll is right every time, and you catch errors before they reach a paycheckCalm and fair when someone brings you an urgent or personal concernComfortable supporting both factory employees and managers, on the floor and in the officeA clear communicator who can explain a process without jargonComfortable with HR and payroll software, spreadsheets, and shared documentation Nice to have: ADP experienceMulti-state payroll experience, especially Michigan and CaliforniaExperience supporting hourly teams in manufacturing, warehousing, or logisticsOSHA recordkeeping experience or OSHA 10 or 30 certificationKnowledge of Michigan employment practicesSHRM-CP or PHR certificationComfort using AI tools carefully for administration, analysis, and communications Pay and benefits: $58,000 to $70,000 salary, based on experienceEquity in Nox MetalsCompany-paid medical, dental, and vision insurance This role is full time and in person in Ferndale, MI. Nox Metals is an equal opportunity employer. We hire based on skill, attitude, and fit for the work, and we do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, height, weight, marital status, or any other protected status under federal, state, or local law. We will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records in a manner consistent with the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, and the California Fair Chance Act. Compensation Range: $58K - $70K