People Operations Generalist

NOX METALS

Ferndale, US

On-siteCareer-pivot friendly

Who this role is best for

Candidates with HR/payroll experience and comfort in manufacturing environments will find this hands-on, in-person role in Ferndale, MI, suits those seeking a generalist position with a focus on employee lifecycle management and safety compliance.

Best fit for

Candidates with HR or payroll experience in manufacturing or logistics environments
— “Comfortable supporting hourly teams in manufacturing, warehousing, or logistics”
Professionals who thrive in a hybrid on-floor and office setting with varied tasks
— “You’ll be a visible presence on the factory floor and a careful steward of sensitive information”
Individuals with experience in maintaining accurate payroll and employee records
— “Process payroll for the site every pay period, including timekeeping review, payroll inputs, corrections, and new hire and termination changes”
Candidates who can adapt to a fast-evolving role as the company scales and opens new plants
— “As Nox opens new plants, each site gets its own Generalist, and you’ll help set the standard”

Things to consider

The role requires in-person presence in Ferndale, MI, with limited remote flexibility
— “This role is full time and in person in Ferndale, MI.”
Candidates must be prepared to handle a broad range of responsibilities, from payroll to offboarding
— “You own the employee experience from the signed offer to the last day”
The position demands attention to detail and discretion with sensitive information
— “Discreet and trustworthy with confidential information”

How to stand out

Emphasize payroll accuracy and error-catching in your resume or interview responses
— “payroll is right every time, and you catch errors before they reach a paycheck”
Showcase your ability to explain complex processes in simple terms without jargon
— “explain a process without jargon”
Demonstrate familiarity with HR and payroll software, and your ability to improve SOPs
— “Improve forms, checklists, and SOPs as the team grows”

Pace · SteadyCollaboration · MediumAutonomy · MediumDecision Impact · Team

Derived from job-description analysis by Serendipath's career intelligence engine.

What success looks like

smooth employee onboarding and offboarding processes
accurate payroll processing
effective site safety support

Typical background

HRpayrollemployee relations

Skills & requirements

Required

Payroll ProcessingEmployee OnboardingOffboardingEmployee Records ManagementBenefits EnrollmentSite Safety Support

Preferred

ADP ExperienceMulti-state PayrollOSHA RecordkeepingShrm-cp Or PHR CertificationAI Tools For HR

Stack & domain

Payroll ProcessingHR ManagementEmployee OnboardingOffboardingSite Safety SupportOSHA RecordkeepingBenefits EnrollmentEmployee Records ManagementPolicy ExplanationPeople Reports PreparationForm ImprovementCommunicationProblem-solvingAttention To DetailTeamworkLeadershipShrm-cpPHRHuman ResourcesPayrollEmployee RelationsSafety Management

About the role

Original posting from NOX METALS via Ashby

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 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
You are:
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 have:
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
Pay and benefits:
$58,000 to $70,000 salary, based on experience
Equity in Nox Metals
Company-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.

Source: NOX METALS careers (Ashby)