Human Resources (HR) Manager

We are looking for an experienced Human Resources Manager to establish and lead a dedicated HR function for a growing organization in Charlotte, North Carolina. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys building practical people programs from the ground up in a smaller, entrepreneurial environment and can balance strategy with day-to-day execution. The HR Manager will partner closely with leadership and managers to strengthen recruiting, onboarding, employee development, compensation practices, and compliance across the business.

Responsibilities:
• Create and implement core HR programs, policies, and processes for a company that is formalizing its people operations for the first time.
• Lead full-cycle recruiting efforts, including workforce planning support, candidate management, and coordination with hiring leaders to attract strong talent.
• Design and manage onboarding experiences that help new employees transition smoothly into the organization and its culture.
• Evaluate and expand HR systems capabilities, including improving the use of existing payroll technology and supporting tools for performance management and recordkeeping.
• Advise managers on employee performance discussions, annual review workflows, and consistent people-management practices.
• Develop compensation structures and salary guidelines to support equitable and market-aligned pay decisions across roles.
• Coordinate benefits administration with external partners, serving as the primary internal point person for medical, dental, vision, retirement, and related programs.
• Build training and career development initiatives, including programs that support internships, early-career talent, and ongoing employee growth.
• Oversee HR operations and compliance activities to help ensure sound documentation, regulatory alignment, and effective support for a multi-office workforce.

Qualifications:

• 5-10 years of progressive human resources experience, with prior responsibility for multiple HR functions.
• Demonstrated success building or formalizing HR processes in a smaller, growth-oriented, or entrepreneurial company.
• Strong background in talent acquisition, onboarding, employee relations, and HR administration.
• Experience working with HRIS and payroll platforms, with the ability to improve adoption and introduce process efficiencies.
• Knowledge of compensation planning, performance management, benefits coordination, and HR compliance requirements.
• Ability to partner effectively with leaders and managers while also handling detailed execution independently.
• Strong communication, organization, and judgment skills, with a practical and collaborative approach to problem-solving.

Compensation

$90,000.00-$110,000.00 Yearly

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