Human Resources Associate

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. We’re growing our high-performance synthetic graphite anode material manufacturing operations in the United States, and we manufacture industry-leading battery cell testing equipment in Canada. 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.

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

Role summary:

As a Human Resources (HR) Associate, you will play a pivotal role in supporting the HR Business Partner, Talent Acquisition Manager, and Total Rewards Manager in various aspects of HR functions. This role involves active participation in onboarding, offboarding, staffing, total rewards, 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 total rewards efforts, and contributing to the positive workplace culture. You will be joining a world-class HR team that delivers innovative solutions to tough problems.

Location: Chattanooga, TN (fully onsite)

Responsibilities include:

• New Hire Onboarding & Orientation: Own the New Hire Onboarding & Orientation program, including new hire communications, paperwork, and 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 letters, and candidate follow-up, as needed.
• Total Rewards: Assist with benefits during the onboarding/offboarding process and assist in developing progressive recognition, compensation, and benefits programs which align the needs of the business.
• 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.
• 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.

You are:

• A professional with at least one year of college education, one year of professional experience, or equivalent.
• A highly motivated self-starter who takes initiative.
• Well organized and invested in the details.
• Able to prioritize and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Able to build positive relationships with all levels of the organization.
• Action-oriented and resourceful when it comes to solving problems.
• Passionate about creating a great culture and positive candidate/employee experiences.
• Always on the hunt for continuous improvement opportunities.
• Savvy with social media.
• Relentless in pursuit of customer satisfaction and willing to go the extra mile to get the job done.
• Collaborative and a team player.
• An effective communicator.
• Comfortable with ambiguity, changing environments, and direct or indirect reporting to a range of functional area leaders within HR.
• Proficient in Microsoft 365.

Extra awesome if you also have:

• Experience working in Human Resources or Staffing.
• Ceridian Dayforce experience.
• Prior recruitment support experience.
• Valid, active passport.

One dream. One team. One NOVONIX.

Learn more:

• Check us out at www.novonixgroup.com

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.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid jury duty
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Application Question(s):

• Do you have experience working in Ceridian Dayforce (HRIS)?
• What are your hourly rate expectations?

Education:

• Associate (Preferred)

Experience:

• Human resources: 1 year (Preferred)
• Recruitment Support: 1 year (Preferred)
• Microsoft 365: 1 year (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• Chattanooga, TN (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Chattanooga, TN: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person