Associate, Human Resources

WHO WE ARE:
NOVONIX is a leading battery technology company revolutionizing the global lithium-ion battery industry with innovative, sustainable technologies, high-performance materials, and more efficient production methods. The company manufactures industry-leading battery cell testing equipment, is growing its high-performance synthetic graphite anode material manufacturing operations, and has developed an all-dry, zero-waste cathode synthesis process. Through advanced R&D capabilities, proprietary technology, and strategic partnerships, NOVONIX has gained a prominent position in the electric vehicle and energy storage systems battery industry and is powering a cleaner energy future. To learn more, visit us at www.novonixgroup.com, LinkedIn and X.

WHAT WE OFFER:

• Competitive salary, benefits, and paid time off
• Smart, collaborative team members
• A chance to reduce the carbon footprint and work toward a cleaner energy future

THE OPPORTUNITY
This position is a global support role. This person will report directly to the U.S. Human Resource Business Partner, and you will play a pivotal role in supporting both U.S. and Canada HR Business Partners, Director of HR, and Payroll Manager in various aspects of HR functions. This role involves active participation in onboarding, offboarding, staffing, total rewards, benefit administration, culture promotion, and various HR initiatives. You will be responsible for ensuring the smooth execution of HR programs, maintaining accurate employee records, assisting with recruitment, and contributing to the positive workplace culture. In the role of HR Associate, you will be joining a world-class Human Resources team that delivers innovative solutions to tough problems.
This position is fully onsite and working from our Riverside office location. Currently, the working hours for this role are full-time, 40 hours a week. Please note that as our company evolves, working arrangements, locations, and hours may change to meet business needs.
WHAT YOU’LL DO

• New Hire Onboarding & Orientation: Own the New Hire Onboarding & Orientation program, including new hire communications, I-9 documentation, paperwork, and coordinating training.
• Employee Offboarding: Facilitate the offboarding process for terminated employees, ensuring a smooth transition by scheduling exit interviews, assisting in the collection of Company assets, and providing the necessary information regarding benefits and final pay.
• Staffing & Recruiting: Support hiring and site expansion efforts. This may include scheduling intake meetings, posting vacancies, reviewing resumes, phone screening potential candidates, scheduling candidates for virtual or onsite interviews, greeting candidates when they come onsite, conducting feedback sessions with hiring teams, drafting and sending offer and promotion letters, and candidate follow-up as needed.
• Total Rewards: Assist with all benefit enrollment and assist in developing progressive recognition, compensation, and benefits programs which align the needs of the business.
• Benefits & Compensation: Assist in annual Open Enrollment, calculate benefit premiums and enter into HRIS system, support payroll with audits and testing, and support the company’s Long-Term Incentive Plan process.
• Culture & Vision: Share a compelling vision of the organization's future, fostering a passion for excellence, and connecting team visions to the organizational goals.
• Career & Partnership Events: Attend and support events, including logistics, travel arrangements, collateral creation, booth setup, and post-event engagement.
• Employee Records & Reports: Maintain accurate employee records in the HRIS system and generate necessary reports while ensuring confidentiality.
• In-house Events, Training, & Program Roll Out: Assist in organizing employee events, training sessions, and other HR programs; collaborate cross functionally to ensure successful communication efforts are reached, employees have access to the appropriate resources and gathering post-event feedback.
• HR Projects & Initiatives: Contribute to assigned HR projects and initiatives, fostering a positive and collaborative workplace environment. Process and document creation, update and maintain the teams SharePoint and Team Page.
• Other duties as assigned: Be flexible and proactive in taking on additional responsibilities as needed.
• Travel amongst the different facilities in Tennessee; with rare, but potential, travel to Nova Scotia, Canada.

WHO YOU ARE AND WHAT YOU BRING

• A highly motivated self-starter who takes initiative
• Well organized and invested in the details
• Able to build positive relationships at all levels of the organization
• Resourceful when it comes to solving problems
• Passionate about creating a great culture
• Passionate about continuous improvement
• A critical thinker able to manage complex information
• Able to prioritize and manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Collaborative
• A thought leader
• Proficient in Microsoft 365
• You know how to handle sensitive and confidential information appropriately

To be considered for this role, candidates must have the following:

• Associate Degree in Business
• Prior recruitment support experience.

And it would be extra awesome, if you also have:

• Ceridian Dayforce experience.
• Excel experience
• Valid, active passport.
• Outlook Calendar management

One dream. One team. One NOVONIX.

LEARN MORE:
Check us out at NOVONIX

DIVERSITY STATEMENT:
At NOVONIX, we cherish the value that diversity brings and believe that it makes our teams stronger and better able to serve our industry. We’re committing ourselves to inclusivity by building a company that embraces different backgrounds, perspectives, and skills.
If you see a job posting you believe you would excel at, but don’t meet 100% of the qualifications, we’d still love to hear from you. Just make sure to include a cover letter and explain why you’d be a great fit for the job. As an equal opportunity employer, we want to make sure everyone gets a fair chance.
NOVONIX prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type regarding race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.