HR Generalist

About Us:

Advantage Metals Recycling, a division of Nucor Corporation, is seeking applicants for our HR Generalist role. Advantage Metals Recycling is a world leader in scrap metal recycling, trading, and transportation. Nucor is a Fortune 150 company, known for being North America’s leader in designing, manufacturing, and recycling steel and steel products with a history of long-term sustainability and stability. Fortune Magazine recently ranked Nucor No. 1 on their list of the World’s Most Admired Companies in our industry. The key to Nucor’s success is that we care about the safety and well-being of our teammates and customers, the health and protection of our environment, and the relationships we establish in the communities where we live and work. 

Best Benefits in the Business:

• Paid Weekly with Bonus and Profit Sharing 


• Clearly defined career pathways with unlimited growth opportunities  


• Paid Training 


• Company provided uniforms and PPE 


• Paid Vacation – 3 weeks after 1 year 


• Paid Holidays – 10 per year and 1 personal day 


• Parental Leave 


• Tuition Reimbursement - $5,250 year for teammates, $2625 for spouses 


• Scholarship Program – Every child of a Nucor teammate is eligible for $4000 per year 


• Low-cost medical, dental, vision after 30 days 


• Company-paid life and disability insurance 


• Company matching 401(k) plan 


• Employee stock purchase plan – we match 10% of your purchase 

Go to www.Nucor.com/benefits to learn more!   

Basic Job Functions:

Safety is the most important part of all jobs within Nucor; therefore, candidates must be able to demonstrate the ability to initiate, lead, and uphold safety policies, practices, procedures, and housekeeping standards at all times.

• Address inquiries related to policies, procedures, benefits, payroll, and processes.


• Support all facets of the recruiting and hiring process, including requisition management, candidate screening, interviewing, and onboarding.


• Lead HRIS reporting and data management using SuccessFactors and Kronos.


• Support weekly timekeeping and payroll processes in collaboration with the payroll team and HR Coord.


• Administer and manage internal programs and record-keeping for FMLA, sick time, Nucor Scholarship Foundation, tuition and spouse reimbursement, labor law compliance, etc.


• Plan and conduct division and company training courses and classes, including course management in Nucor University.


• Address employee relations issues and conduct workplace investigations as directed by the HR manager.


• Manage and administer drug testing processes (pre-employment, random, post-accident, etc.), including bill payment and vendor relationships.


• Perform other HR generalist duties and project work as assigned.

Minimum Requirements:

• Associates's degree or higher in HR management, business, or a related field.


• 2 - 3 years years of HR experience, including recruiting, employee relations, and training.


• Proficiency in SuccessFactors and Kronos.


• Excellent customer service, verbal, and written communication skills.


• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, etc.).


• Willingness to travel as required.

Our Commitment to a Drug-Free Workplace

Employment is contingent upon successfully passing a pre-employment drug screening, which includes both urine and hair follicle testing.