Business Unit HR Generalist – Remote (Birmingham, AL; Mobile, AL; Meridian, MS; or Pensacola, FL) | 50% Travel Required

Are you a hands-on HR professional who thrives on building strong relationships, supporting employees, and ensuring accurate and timely payroll processing? Join Northflare Energy as a remote Business Unit HR Generalist based in Birmingham, AL; Mobile, AL; Meridian, MS; or Pensacola, FL. Your attention to detail, people-first approach, and commitment to operational excellence will make a meaningful impact across our U.S. organization. If you enjoy balancing the precision of payroll administration with the people-focused aspects of HR, while traveling to support employees and leadership at our manufacturing facilities, this could be the perfect opportunity for you.

Company Overview

Northflare Energy (formerly CM Biomass) is a global leader in sustainable biomass solutions, specializing in the production and trading of wood pellets and agricultural residues. With operations spanning North America, Europe, and Asia, we are committed to delivering sustainable energy solutions that contribute to a lower-carbon future.

As part of the family-owned United Shipping & Trading Company (USTC), Northflare Energy benefits from a strong international network spanning energy, shipping, logistics, and other industries. We combine a global presence with a collaborative culture, a flat organizational structure, and a focus on trust, accountability, and continuous improvement.

The Team

You will join our U.S. organization in a remote role based in Birmingham, Alabama; Mobile, Alabama; Meridian, Mississippi; or Pensacola, Florida, working closely with Corporate HR, U.S. leadership, and our manufacturing teams across multiple locations. You will serve as a key HR resource for corporate, regional, and plant-based employees, supporting day-to-day HR operations while ensuring consistent practices across the organization. Regular travel to U.S. manufacturing facilities (up to 50%) is required.

Your stakeholders will include plant managers, regional operations teams, corporate employees, and HR colleagues across our international organization. With regular travel to our U.S. manufacturing facilities, you will have the opportunity to build relationships directly with the employees and leadership teams who drive our operations every day.

Together, you will help strengthen our HR processes, support our employees, and contribute to a positive and consistent employee experience across Northflare Energy.

Hands-On HR Generalist Supporting Our People and U.S. Operations

As a Business Unit HR Generalist at Northflare Energy, you will take ownership of U.S. payroll administration while supporting a broad range of day-to-day human resources activities, including employee relations, recruitment, onboarding, benefits administration, and HR compliance.

In this hands-on role, you will serve as a trusted point of contact for employees and management, ensuring payroll is processed accurately and on time, employee concerns are addressed professionally, and HR processes are consistently maintained across our U.S. operations. You will also partner with Corporate HR and U.S. leadership to implement HR initiatives, improve processes, and support the continued development of our organization.

More specifically, your responsibilities include:

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  Payroll Administration: Managing weekly and monthly U.S. payroll processing, including timekeeping, payroll adjustments, deductions, garnishments, reconciliations, and employee data accuracy within our payroll and HRIS systems.
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  Employee Relations & HR Operations: Serving as a primary HR contact for employees and management, supporting employee relations, performance management, workplace investigations, recruitment, onboarding, offboarding, benefits administration, and leave management.
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  HR Compliance & Process Improvement: Supporting compliance with applicable employment laws and company policies while partnering with Corporate HR and U.S. leadership to standardize HR procedures, improve processes, and maintain accurate employee records.
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  On-Site HR Support: Traveling to U.S. manufacturing facilities (up to 50%) to build strong employee relationships, provide hands-on HR support, and work directly with plant leadership to address workforce needs.

People-Focused HR Professional with Strong Organizational Skills

As a person, you are approachable, organized, and detail-oriented, with a genuine interest in supporting employees and helping organizations operate effectively. You take ownership of your responsibilities, understand the importance of accuracy and confidentiality, and are comfortable managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced, multi-site environment.

You are a confident communicator who can build trusted relationships with employees at all levels, from plant-floor personnel to senior leadership. You bring a proactive, solutions-oriented mindset and can balance the administrative precision required for payroll with the interpersonal skills needed to navigate employee relations and day-to-day HR matters.

Additionally, you have the following qualifications:

• You hold a bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field, or have equivalent professional experience.
• You have 5+ years of progressive HR experience, including hands-on payroll administration, ideally within a manufacturing or multi-site organization.
• You have a strong understanding of federal and state employment laws, wage and hour regulations, and HR compliance requirements.
• You are proficient in Microsoft 365 and experienced with payroll and HRIS platforms; familiarity with Paychex and HiBob is an advantage.
• You demonstrate strong communication, problem-solving, and conflict-resolution skills, with the ability to handle sensitive employee matters professionally and confidentially.
• You are comfortable working independently, managing competing priorities, and supporting both hourly and salaried employees.
• You hold a SHRM-CP or PHR certification (preferred, but not required).
• You hold a valid driver’s license, are willing to travel up to 50% to U.S. manufacturing facilities, and can meet applicable pre-employment screening requirements, including background and motor vehicle record checks, as appropriate for the role.

Does This Sound Like Something for You? Then Come Join Our Team!

We are looking to fill this position as soon as possible and look forward to welcoming a dedicated HR professional who is excited to make a meaningful impact on our people and operations.

If you have any questions regarding the position, you are welcome to contact Jocelyn Ursin at [email protected] or +1 281-504-7516.

At Northflare Energy, we recognize that the ideal candidate may not meet every qualification listed. We value diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives, and encourage you to apply if you believe your skills and experience would make you a strong addition to our team.

Northflare Energy is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants regardless of any status protected by applicable law.