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Nox Metals is a technology-enabled metals supplier serving aerospace and defense manufacturers in Metro Detroit. The company combines software and automation to deliver aluminum plate, bar, and rounds faster than traditional industry practices.
As a People Operations Associate, you will be the operational backbone of employment at the Detroit facility, supporting all aspects of employee lifecycle management and workplace administration. You will work across both the factory floor and office environments, serving as a trusted partner to hourly employees, supervisors, and management.
Key responsibilities include:
- Coordinate preboarding, orientation, paperwork, equipment provisioning, and first-week schedules for new hires
- Maintain complete and accurate employee records across all people systems
- Support benefits enrollment, employee changes, and respond to common employee questions
- Manage timekeeping, attendance records, leave documentation, and payroll inputs
- Track required training, acknowledgments, and employment documents
- Support hourly recruiting, interviews, offers, and hiring logistics
- Explain policies clearly and escalate sensitive matters appropriately
- Prepare regular people reports and investigate data discrepancies
- Coordinate employee events and address practical workplace needs
- Continuously improve forms, checklists, and workflows as the organization grows
You will be warm, discreet, and trustworthy with confidential information. You must be extremely organized and detail-oriented, comfortable supporting both factory employees and managers. Clear communication skills are essential—you'll explain processes without unnecessary jargon and remain calm when teammates bring urgent or personal concerns. You should be comfortable with HR software, spreadsheets, and shared documentation systems.
The role offers equity in Nox Metals and company-paid medical, dental, and vision insurance. This is a full-time, in-person position based in Detroit.
Qualifications:
- Experience in people operations, HR coordination, office administration, or payroll support (nice to have)
- Experience supporting hourly teams in manufacturing, warehousing, retail, or hospitality (nice to have)
- Familiarity with HRIS, benefits, timekeeping, or applicant-tracking systems (nice to have)
- Knowledge of Michigan employment practices (nice to have)
- Comfort using AI tools carefully for administration, analysis, and communications (nice to have)
