Human Resources Manager

Scion Steel; Michigan; On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Scion Steel is seeking an experienced HR Generalist to join our on-site team in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. The role supports employees and management across policies, benefits, and HR processes, with a focus on independent, confidential handling of HR matters.

This hands-on position covers employee relations, recruiting support, onboarding, and compliance, requiring strong communication skills and thorough organizational abilities.

Qualifications

• Minimum of five (5) years of Human Resources Generalist experience required.
• Manufacturing, steel, industrial, or similar work-environment experience strongly preferred.
• Experience with HRIS systems, electronic personnel files, electronic onboarding, and digital HR.
• Experience with benefits and leave administration is required or strongly preferred.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a primary HR resource for employees and management regarding policies, benefits, attendance, and other HR matters.
• Respond to employee questions and concerns professionally, promptly, and confidentially.
• Assist management with employee relations issues, conflict resolution, counseling, corrective actions, and disciplinary documentation.
• Conduct or assist with workplace investigations involving employee complaints and harassment concerns.
• Assist managers with performance management, reviews, and improvement plans.
• Coordinate interviews and assist managers throughout the hiring process.
• Maintain accurate records of job openings, applicants, and recruiting activity.
• Prepare and process new-hire documentation and onboarding.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Time-management

Confidentiality

Microsoft Office

HRIS proficiency

Independent worker

Education

Degree in Human Resources

Tools

HRIS

Microsoft Office

Electronic onboarding

Job description

Scion Steel is seeking an experienced, organized, and people-focused Human Resources Generalist to join

our team.

This is a hands-on, on-site position for an HR professional who is comfortable working independently,

supporting employees and management, and handling a broad range of Human Resources responsibilities in a

fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Key Responsibilities

Employee Relations & HR Support

• Serve as a primary HR resource for employees and management regarding policies, benefits, attendance, workplace concerns, and other HR matters.
• Respond to employee questions and concerns professionally, promptly, and confidentially.
• Assist management with employee relations issues, conflict resolution, counseling, corrective actions, and disciplinary documentation.
• Conduct or assist with workplace investigations involving employee complaints, policy violations, harassment concerns, and other employee-relations matters.
• Assist managers with performance management, performance reviews, and performance improvement plans.
• Promote consistent application of company policies and procedures.
• Post and maintain job openings.
• Review applications, screen candidates, and communicate with prospective employees.
• Coordinate interviews and assist managers throughout the hiring process.
• Participate in recruiting events and other efforts to attract qualified candidates.
• Maintain accurate records of job openings, applicants, and recruiting activity.
• Prepare and process new-hire documentation.
• Coordinate new employee orientation and onboarding.
• Ensure new employees receive the information, policies, benefit information, and documentation necessary to successfully begin their employment.

Benefits & Leave Administration

• Assist employees with benefit enrollment, changes, and benefit-related questions.
• Support the administration of company benefit programs.
• Coordinate and maintain documentation for FMLA, disability, personal leaves, accommodations, and other applicable leaves of absence.
• Track leave status and assist with return-to-work documentation and communication.

HR Records, HRIS & Paperless Processes

• Create, maintain, and safeguard accurate and confidential employee records.
• Maintain electronic personnel files and HR documentation.
• Enter and maintain accurate employee information in the company's HR systems.
• Support electronic onboarding, benefits, employee records, and other paperless HR processes.
• Ensure required documentation is complete, current, and properly retained.

Compliance & Policy Administration

• Maintain knowledge of applicable federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations.
• Assist with HR audits, compliance reviews, required reporting, and recordkeeping.
• Assist with reviewing, updating, communicating, and administering company policies and the employee handbook.
• Help ensure employment practices and HR procedures are consistently followed throughout the organization.
• Monitor employee attendance and absenteeism.
• Assist supervisors and management with attendance-related issues and documentation.
• Maintain appropriate records regarding attendance, performance, counseling, and corrective action.

Training, Development & Employee Engagement

• Coordinate employee training and maintain training records.
• Track completion of required company and compliance-related training.
• Assist management in identifying employee training and development needs.
• Plan, coordinate, and facilitate company parties, employee events, celebrations, and other employee
• Coordinate employee recognition programs, service awards, milestone celebrations, and company sponsored activities.
• Assist with company meetings and employee communications as needed.
• Help promote employee morale, engagement, and a positive workplace culture.

Workers' Compensation & Safety Support

• Assist with workers' compensation claims, injury documentation, and employee follow-up.
• Coordinate return-to-work documentation as needed.
• Work with management and safety personnel to maintain required employee and workplace documentation.
• Assist with applicable OSHA and workplace injury recordkeeping requirements.

Offboarding

• Coordinate employee separations and termination documentation.
• Process required paperwork and benefit notifications.
• Conduct or assist with exit interviews when appropriate.
• Ensure company records and HR systems are properly updated following an employee's separation.

HR Reporting

• Prepare and maintain HR reports and metrics as needed, including headcount, turnover, attendance, recruiting activity, and other workforce information.
• Provide accurate HR information and documentation to management as requested.

Qualifications

• Minimum of five (5) years of Human Resources Generalist experience required.
• Manufacturing, steel, industrial, or similar work-environment experience strongly preferred.
• Experience working with a paperless HR system preferred.
• Experience with HRIS systems, electronic personnel files, electronic onboarding, and digital HR
• Strong working knowledge of federal and state employment laws and Human Resources best practices.
• Experience handling employee relations and sensitive workplace matters.
• Experience with benefits and leave administration.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate effectively with employees at all levels of the organization.
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Strong attention to detail and follow-through.
• Ability to exercise sound judgment and maintain strict confidentiality.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office.
• Ability to work independently and take ownership of day-to-day HR responsibilities.

The Person We're Looking For

The ideal candidate is approachable, dependable, organized, professional, and confident handling

employee matters independently. This person should be comfortable working directly with both employees

and management and should understand the importance of confidentiality, consistency, accuracy, and follow through.

Prefer someone with a degree in Human Resources.

We're looking for an experienced HR professional who can be a trusted, go-to resource for our employees

and management team while helping maintain an organized, compliant, and positive workplace.

If you have at least five years of Human Resources experience and enjoy working with people, solving

problems, staying organized, and being involved in all aspects of HR, we'd like to hear from you.