Generalist, Human Resources chez MP Materials

Company Overview:

MP Materials (NYSE: MP) is rebuilding American industrial capability for a new era of autonomy, robotics, and electrification.

We are the only U.S. company with a fully integrated rare earth supply chain—from mining and refining to advanced metal and magnet manufacturing. Our products include both the critical materials used to make permanent magnets and the finished magnets themselves—enabling next-generation technologies in robotics, automation, aerospace, transportation, defense, and energy systems. These materials are the foundation of physical AI—the convergence of computation, movement, and control.

We hire ambitious, mission-driven people who want to tackle complex challenges and shape the future of strategic industries. Our culture is rooted in teamwork, resiliency, and integrity, with a deep commitment to operational excellence and national purpose. MP is rapidly evolving from a materials producer into a leading U.S. manufacturer—and our people are driving that transformation.

Position Overview:

The Generalist, Human Resources provides expertise and support to our Las Vegas Corporate and Mountain Pass, CA location across all areas within Human Resources and Talent Acquisition, but most noticeably in being an ambassador for the organization. The role will play an integral part of the employee and candidate experience through the recruiting and human resources life cycle fromsourcing, screening, scheduling, travel arrangements, time and attendance, data integrity, onboarding, benefits, HR virtual and on-site experience(s). This role will assist in leading continuous improvement activities and HR KPI analytics. This role will primarily be in Las Vegas but will occasionally travel to Mountain Pass, CA.

Position Responsibilities:

• Support the various HR areas with ad hoc projects and tasks, including operations, compensation and benefits, talent development and training, employee engagement, and other functions.
• Identify and drive continuous improvement initiatives by evaluating HR processes, systems and procedures, proposing solutions, and driving solutions to completion.
• Facilitate tasks for onboarding, new-hire orientation, and exit interviews, including data entry in HRIS and audits for accuracy and compliance.
• Assist with system integration and optimization efforts for HR, including task tracking, documenting, monitoring timelines, reviewing resource needs, and driving results to completion.
• Assist with full-cycle recruiting including strategic planning with the hiring teams, sourcing candidates, interviewing, screening, coordinating the selection and offer letter process, and supporting hiring requirements.
• Partner with HR cross-functional teams with creating job descriptions, preparing offers, handling internal mobility, and other activities within the recruiting cycle.
• Attend career and job events representing the organization.
• Develop optimal processes to maintain accurate and up-to-date records of candidate information in the applicant tracking system.
• Other duties as assigned.

Basic Qualifications:

• Minimum 3-5 years of Human Resources/Recruiting with proficiency using ADP and/or other HR systems and technology.
• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources or relevant field of study.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively partner with HR cross functional teams, business operations, and other stakeholders within the business.
• Demonstrated ability to interpret information, make suggestions, and drive change.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrated time management skills, and ability to retain responsiveness in a vibrant, multi-task environment.

Desired Qualities:

• Experience and/or strong knowledge of overall Recruiting/HR practices, such as time and attendance, compensation, benefits, talent management, DEI, and HR operations.
• Experience working directly with/for senior leadership positions.
• Experience developing and/or maintaining relationships with external organizations.
• General project management skills and/or experience launching initiatives and programs.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office suite, including but not limited to Excel.

MP Materials is Proud to be an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer 

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Underrepresented groups/Women/Disabled/Veterans are encouraged to apply. Candidates whose disabilities make them unable to meet the position’s requirements will still be considered qualified if they can perform the essential functions of the job with reasonable accommodation.

Your Right to Work – In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment verification document form upon hire.

For Assistance with Application - Alternative methods of applying for employment are available to individuals unable to submit an application through this site because of a disability. Contact Human Resources Department at 702-844-6111; dial 7 when prompted for HR; 1700 South Pavilion Center Dr. 8th Floor, Las Vegas, NV 89135 to discuss reasonable accommodation.