HR Manager

Basic Job Functions:

Nucor Steel Tuscaloosa, a division of Nucor Corporation, is seeking applicants for our Human Resources Manager role. Nucor Steel Tuscaloosa is a leading steel plate and coil manufacturing facility known for producing high-quality products, investing in operational excellence while maintaining a strong commitment to safety and community involvement.

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.

NSTCL is seeking a growth-oriented leader to fill the role of Human Resources Manager. Reporting to the Controller, the successful candidate will be responsible for enhancing and advancing human resource practices, programs, and policies to achieve the company’s objectives. Specific areas to focus on include but are not limited to building effective talent management strategies, implementing various  training and skill development programs, ensuring alignment, and communications amongst teammates, along with enhancing the culture of whole person safety within the operations.

The successful candidate is expected to coach and develop their team and be responsible for protecting NSTCL’s assets through risk management activities and maintaining internal controls. In addition, the successful candidate will provide general HR leadership to critically analyze business situations and help formulate and execute business strategies. The HR Manager will also be responsible for driving results, while living the Nucor culture and being an exemplary leader.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Oversee and administer all plans for a variety of Human Resources functions such as recruiting, training and development, wage/benefit administration including payroll processing, compliance with statutory & reporting requirements, teammate engagement, performance evaluations, safety, etc.
• Assist in compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations, as well as company policies and procedures. Provide guidance and leadership regarding employee relations matters, workplace investigations, ADA accommodations, leave administration, and other employment-related issues.
• Lead and advance the company’s focus on facilitating an environment conducive to inclusion & belonging consistent with Nucor’s cultural values.
• Be a catalyst for change and continual improvement by identifying and implementing best practices in every aspect of the business.
• Develop a comprehensive talent and diversity strategy closely aligned and integrated with the business strategy to ensure talent decisions deliver the ambitions of the organizational need of today and tomorrow.
• Utilize business and financial acumen to drive operational excellence by combining progressive and innovative ideas with HR best practices to support achievement of strategic visions and goals.

• Identify and deliver teammate communications, engagement strategies, and initiatives so everyone feels informed, valued, and engaged.

• Operate as a business partner and resource by providing advice and counsel to all members of the organization.

• Ensure the design, communication, implementation and continual improvement of cost-effective and competitive compensation and benefits strategies and programs.
• Design and champion succession and bench strength planning and development tools and processes so that just-in-time talent is available within or outside the organization.

Minimum Qualifications:

• 4-year degree in Human Resources Management, Business, or related field, or equivalent years of HR experience.
• Minimum of 5 years of HR related work experience.
• Demonstrated, broad-based human resources management experience related to the above stated responsibilities, in a complex, demanding, and dynamic environment.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Minimum of 3 years Leadership Experience in a manufacturing or heavy industrial environment.
• Experience developing and implementing recruiting/hiring strategies.
• SHRM certification and/or master’s degree are preferred.