Human Resources Manager

Company: PE‑backed, single‑site light manufacturing

Location: On‑site in Belmont, NC (easy commute from Charlotte/CLT)
Job Type: Full‑time
Compensation: Witheld
Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, 401(k) with match, PTO, paid holidays, life/STD/LTD

About the role

We’re hiring a hands‑on Human Resources Manager to lead all HR activities for our 200‑employee, single‑shift manufacturing plant. This is the senior on‑site HR position partnering directly with the Plant Manager and leadership team. You’ll own recruiting, employee relations, benefits and leave administration, HRIS/payroll coordination (ADP Workforce Now), compliance, and engagement initiatives as we scale.

Also known as: Plant HR Manager / Site HR Manager / HR Business Partner (Manufacturing)What you’ll do

• Talent acquisition & onboarding for hourly and salaried roles; manage job postings, screening, offers, pre‑employment, I‑9/E‑Verify, orientation.
• Employee relations: coach leaders, investigate concerns, document findings, and drive fair/corrective actions.
• Benefits & leaves: administer plans; lead open enrollment; manage FMLA/ADA/LOA; coordinate workers’ comp and return‑to‑work.
• HRIS & payroll: serve as site owner for ADP (Workforce Now); ensure data accuracy, time/attendance, and payroll changes with Finance.
• Compliance: maintain required postings, files, audits, and reports (EEO, OSHA logs, E‑Verify, I‑9, FLSA).
• Engagement & retention: drive recognition, communication, surveys, and frontline manager training; partner with EHS on safety culture.
• Reporting & metrics: headcount, turnover, time‑to‑fill, absenteeism, overtime, and DEI metrics to guide decision‑making.
• Scalability: document processes and help prepare the site for multi‑site platform growth.

What you’ll bring

• 5–8+ years of HR experience in a manufacturing/plant environment.
• Proven strength in employee relations and leave management (FMLA/ADA).
• HRIS fluency—ideally ADP Workforce Now; comfortable with Excel/Sheets for reporting.
• Recruiting pipeline know‑how for production/hourly roles; bilingual (Spanish) is a plus.
• Confident communicator with shop‑floor presence; able to influence and coach line leaders.
• Familiarity with safety/EHS collaboration and workers’ compensation claims.
• Bachelor’s degree preferred; PHR/SPHR or SHRM‑CP/SCP a plus.

Schedule & work environment

• On‑site Monday–Friday, single‑shift operations (occasional flex for candidate interviews or employee meetings).
• Light‑manufacturing environment with regular interaction on the production floor.

Why join us

• High‑impact, owner/operator role—your work shapes the culture and employee experience.
• Growth platform: we’re PE‑backed and planning additional sites—career growth is real.
• Competitive pay, bonus, and comprehensive benefits.

Equal Opportunity

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Employment offers contingent on background check and work authorization.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $85,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Relocation assistance
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person