Human Resources Generalist at LG Chem

Human Resources Generalist

We connect science to life for a better future. LG Chem will become a world-class corporation that creates new value for our customers based on "science," beyond "chemistry."

Job Summary (Basic Functions): We are seeking a Human Resources Generalist to join the HR team in our corporate office in Atlanta, GA. Reporting to the HR Team Leader, this role provides day-to-day operational HR support with a strong emphasis on payroll administration, data accuracy, and HRIS maintenance, while supporting key HR lifecycle activities. The HR Generalist serves as a trusted resource for employees, managers, and internal stakeholders by ensuring accurate payroll processing, timely issue resolution, and consistent application of HR policies and employment practices. This is a hands-on, individual contributor role, ideal for an early-career HR professional who is detail-oriented, analytical, and interested in developing payroll and HR operations expertise within a corporate environment. Essential functions include, but are not limited to:

Essential Functions (include but are not limited to):

Payroll & HRIS Support (Primary Focus)

• Execute accurate and timely full-cycle multi-state U.S. payroll processing including weekly, hourly, and semi-monthly salaried payroll utilizing HRIS (ADP Workforce Now)
• Partner closely with Accounting and Finance teams to resolve payroll discrepancies, adjustments, and corrections
• Maintain and audit employee data in HRIS, ensuring accuracy of compensation, job changes, benefits deductions, and taxation
• Process payroll-related transactions, including new hires, terminations, leaves of absence, salary changes, bonuses, and one-time payments
• Assist with reconciliation of payroll reports and respond to employee payroll inquiries in a timely and professional manner
• Support compliance with federal, state, and local wage and hour regulations and company payroll policies

HR Operations Support

• Execute and track employee onboarding and offboarding activities, including documentation, system updates, and cross-functional coordination
• Prepare HR documentation such as employment letters, confirmation notices, policy acknowledgements, and payroll-related communications
• Support benefits administration activities that impact payroll, including benefit enrollments, qualifying life events, and deductions
• Track required training, certifications, and compliance documentation
• Assist with audits, internal controls, and HR reporting related to payroll and employee data
• Respond to routine HR questions and escalate issues when appropriate

Administrative & Project Support

• Assist with HR metrics, payroll reports, and data analysis for leadership and compliance needs
• Support implementation of HR process improvements, system updates, and internal communications
• Perform administrative and project-based tasks to enhance over HR operations and payroll accuracy

Qualifications, Skills and Experience: What We're Looking For

Education: Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Accounting, or related field OR equivalent combination of education and relevant experience

Requirements

• Minimum of 2 years of experience processing payroll using ADP Workforce Now (HRIS)
• 2-4 years of experience in HR operations or human resources support roles
• Exposure to multiple HR functional areas such as onboarding, employee relations, benefits administration, compliance, or recruiting coordination
• Working knowledge of HR policies, procedures, and employment best practices
• Experience supporting employees and managers in a U.S. corporate environment preferred
• Ability to effectively navigate and maintain HRIS and talent management systems (e.g. ADP Workforce Now, SuccessFactors)
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to maintain confidential employee and payroll data
• Excellent verbal, written communication and interpersonal skills are required.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in fast-paced environment
• Advanced Microsoft suite in particular, Excel, spreadsheet and power point skills required
• Experience using Excel functions such as Pivot tables and VLOOKUPs

Work Environment

The working conditions (including the general work environment, and table with physical/mental demands) in this job description reflect the typical conditions you can expect while performing the essential functions of this job. LGCAI provides reasonable accommodations appropriate changes and adjustments to applicants and employees to be considered for a job opening, enable them to perform a job, gain access to the workplace, and enjoy the benefits and privileges of employment.

General Work Environment. The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those a team member encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The incoming primarily works in an office setting and will spend time on the manufacturing production floor which requires exposure to manufacturing environment operations, such as moving sample of product, noise, fumes, vibrations, dust, etc to manage plant.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.