Human Resource Manager

Job Summary:

• The Human Resource Manager will run the daily functions of the Human Resource (HR) department

• including employee life cycle, administering pay, benefits, and leave, and enforcing company policies

• and practices.

• Responsibilities:

• Serve as the first point of contact for managers and employees seeking clarification and

• interpretation of various HR policies and procedures.

• Review, track, document, identify, and research human resources issues while providing

• information, analysis, and recommendations.

• Support recruitment efforts for all hourly and temporary positions by managing external and

• internal job postings through the HRIS system. Oversee the candidate interview process, which

• includes scheduling interviews, creating and distributing candidate correspondence (such as

• interview schedules, new hire paperwork, background checks, eligibility verifications and offer

• letters), and providing timely follow-up communication to candidates regarding their

• employment and interview status.

• Collaborates with departmental managers to understand skills and competencies required for

• openings.

• Implements new hire orientation and employee recognition programs.

• Performs routine tasks required to administer and execute human resource programs including

• but not limited to compensation, benefits (including 401k), and leave; disciplinary matters;

• disputes and investigations; performance and talent management; engagement; occupational

• health and safety; providing reasonable accommodations when needed.

• May be required to administer and execute routine tasks in delicate circumstances such as

• providing reasonable accommodations, investigating allegations of wrongdoing, and

• terminations.

• May assist with constructive and timely performance evaluations.

• Handles employment-related inquiries from applicants, employees, and supervisors, referring

• complex and/or sensitive matters to the appropriate staff.

• Ensure timely and accurate data entry for new hires, changes, and terminations.

• Attends and participates in employee disciplinary meetings, terminations, and investigations.

• Collaborate with managers and employees to resolve employee relations issues and offer

• coaching and counseling.

• Maintains compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations, and

• recommended best practices; reviews policies and practices to maintain compliance.

• Maintains knowledge of trends, best practices, regulatory changes, and new technologies in

• human resources, talent management, and employment law.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Ability to build and maintain positive relationships both internally and externally.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

• Excellent interpersonal, negotiation, and conflict resolution skills.

• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.

• Excellent time management skills.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

• Ability to prioritize tasks and to delegate them when appropriate.

• Ability to act with integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality. 

• Thorough knowledge of employment-related laws and regulations.

• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite.

• Proficiency with WorkDay or the ability to quickly learn the organiza​tion’s HRIS and talent management systems.

• Flexibility to travel to other onsite locations as needed (twice a month to Raleigh and Charlotte).

• Bi-lingual (English-Spanish) desirable.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, or related field required.

• OR

• Two (2) years of HR management experience in industrial settings required.               

• OR

• Three to five (3-5) years of hands-on experience in an HR Generalist role within a manufacturing / field service / construction environment.

Physical Requirements:

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.

• Must be able to lift 15 pounds at times.

• Must be able to access and navigate each department at the organization’s facilities.

• Must be able to walk the production floor.