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HR Generalist

Nucor Steel Gallatin LLC
Ghent, KY Full Time
POSTED ON 4/2/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/19/2025

Job Details

Division: Nucor Steel Gallatin LLC

Location: Ghent, KY, United States

Other Available Locations: N/A

Welcome to Nucor, where our unique culture sets us apart. Joining Nucor means becoming part of North America's largest steel and steel products manufacturer, offering unmatched career opportunities and stability. We are known for our innovative sustainability practices and are the continent's largest recycler. Our vibrant culture, built on personal connections and teamwork, empowers every team member with the freedom to innovate and contribute to our collective success. Experience a workplace where safety, efficiency, and meaningful personal connections define every day, enriching both our teammates and the communities we serve.

Nucor supports its teammates with top-tier benefits like Medical, Dental, Vision, and Disability Insurance, 401K and Roth accounts, Profit sharing, Pay-for-performance bonuses, Paid parental leave, Tuition reimbursement, Stock program, Scholarships and more.


Basic Job Functions:

Nucor Steel Gallatin is seeking qualified candidates for the position of Human Resources Generalist. The HR Generalist may be assigned any combination of duties listed below as their primary responsibilities, to include but not limited to:

  • Recruiting/Employment/Compensation: Oversee external recruiting/hiring and internal posting/selection process for all full-time hourly and salary positions; screening candidates, maintaining applicant tracking system and documentation; workforce planning; ensuring compliance with Equal Employment Opportunity, Affirmative Action, Americans with Disabilities Act, Fair Credit Reporting Act and other employment laws and governmental regulations; onboarding of new teammates; compensation administration; and maintaining organization structure in HRIS system.
  • Payroll: Oversee weekly payroll administration to include bonus payments and annual profit sharing; filing and paying weekly, monthly, quarterly, and annually FICA, Federal, State, Local, FUTA and SUTA taxes; preparing weekly journal entries, reconciliations, wage types, garnishments, and hours reports; preparing and reconciling quarterly and annual reports; administering 401(k) to include loans, hardship withdrawals and roll overs; assisting with audits; and coordinating Nucor Stock Service Award and Educational Assistance programs.
  • Employee Relations: providing counsel and guidance to teammates and leadership team regarding policies, procedures, state/federal laws and regulatory compliance requirements; assisting with investigations, maintaining confidentiality and integrity of all data; and assisting with organizing company functions.


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:

  • At least three years of experience in human resources
  • Knowledge of federal and state employment laws and regulations
  • No relatives currently employed at Nucor Steel Gallatin

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources or related field
  • Human Resources experience in a manufacturing environment
  • SAP/SuccessFactors or HRIS software experience
  • Payroll (preparing, filing, reconciling State and Federal payroll taxes)
  • SHRM-CP/SHRM-SCP or PHR/SPHR certification


Nucor is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer – M/F/Disabled/Vets – and a drug – free workplace

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