HR Generalist

Date: Aug 29, 2025

Location: Cincinnati, OH, US, 45202

Company: Nucor

Job Details

Division: The David J. Joseph Company

Location: Cincinnati, OH, United States  

Other Available Locations: N/A

 

 

About Us:

DJJ, a division of Nucor Corporation, is seeking applicants for our open HR position. DJJ is a world leader in scrap metal recycling, trading, and transportation. We have relationships with scrap metal businesses around the world. Founded in 1885, we pride ourselves on our dedication to safety, and the principles of integrity and respect. We’re recognized as a good community citizen who is trustworthy, financially strong, and environmentally proactive.

 

Our parent company Nucor Corporation 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. At the heart of every Nucor division are the dedicated people who make up our team. We are seeking a creative, motivated, and dedicated teammate to join our DJJ team. We offer you a challenging and rewarding work environment where you can contribute to the success of over 30,000 Nucor teammates.

Benefits:

Medical, vision and dental are just the beginning. We value our teammates and offer benefits packages that also include:

  • Bonus Program
  • Profit Sharing
  • Stock Plan
  • Retirement Savings
  • Credit Union
  • Vacation and Holiday Pay
  • Scholarship and Tuition Reimbursement
  • Unlimited Growth Potential
  • Hybrid Work Schedule
  • Free Financial Planning / Assistance via Insight Financial
  • Free Teammate Parking (Cincinnati Office)
  • On-site Health Clinic (Cincinnati Office)
  • On-site Cafeteria (Cincinnati Office)
  • On-site Gym (Cincinnati Office)
  • On-site Laundry Service (Cincinnati Office)

Basic Job Functions:

Immigration or work visa sponsorship will not be provided for this position

  • Strategic partnership with operations serving to enrich the lives of our teammates; playing a vital role supporting the overall teammate experience; fostering our culture of safety, inclusion and development
  • Serve as an expert for teammate inquiries concerning policies, procedures, and benefits
  • Manage and administer benefits programs, including scholarships, insurance claims, and compensation summaries
  • Support performance management, conflict resolution and investigations
  • Support and create initiatives that promote culture of whole person safety and belonging
  • Ensure compliance with company policies and legal regulations, record retention and HRIS management
  • Maintain teammate files ensuring completeness and accuracy
  • Leave of absence management
  • Facilitate the immigration process, ensuring legal compliance, and acting as a liaison between attorneys and managers
  • Identify training needs, organize, conduct, and track courses to unlock the full potential of our teammates
  • Supporting talent acquisition; respond to unemployment claims as needed
  • Willing to travel occasionally, as required
  • Performs other HR duties/projects assigned

 

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.

 

Minimum Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Human Resource Management or a related field
  • 2+ years HR experience
  • Excellent organizational and time management skills with meticulous attention to detail
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, Copilot).
  • Experience using an HRIS and ATS
  • Excellent written communication and verbal with ability to interact effectively across the organization
  • Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities, hit deadlines while maintaining a strong focus on customer service
  • Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise sound judgment

Preferred Qualifications:

  • PHR certification
  • Experience with benefits, employee relations with hourly and salaried teammates
  • Experience with SuccessFactors and Kronos

 

Must have supervisor and/or manager recommendation and must be able to perform all essential functions of the job with or without a reasonable accommodation.

Nucor is an Equal Opportunity Employer – and a drug – free workplace


Nearest Major Market: Cincinnati