Human Resources Manager

We are looking for an experienced Human Resources Manager to provide on-site HR leadership for a manufacturing workforce in Concord, North Carolina. This Long-term Contract position will act as the central HR contact for roughly 80 employees, supporting both hourly and salaried team members across daily people operations. The role combines payroll administration, recruiting, employee relations, and compliance support while partnering closely with production leadership to strengthen the employee experience.

Responsibilities:
• Oversee bi-weekly payroll processing for a mixed hourly and salaried employee population, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and proper recordkeeping.
• Lead day-to-day human resources support for approximately 80 employees, serving as a trusted resource for managers and staff.
• Work closely with production leaders to address workforce needs, resolve employee concerns, and provide practical guidance on HR matters.
• Manage recruiting activities for detail-focused and salaried openings, including coordination of sourcing, interviewing, and hiring steps.
• Support onboarding efforts that help new hires transition successfully into the organization and understand workplace expectations.
• Handle employee relations issues with professionalism, including coaching support, policy clarification, and documentation of key discussions.
• Maintain HR files, personnel documentation, and compliance-related records in alignment with company and regulatory standards.
• Contribute to engagement and retention efforts by promoting a supportive, employee-centered workplace culture.
• Participate in cross-training activities to assume payroll ownership smoothly and sustain continuity in HR operations.

Qualifications:

• Prior experience in a Human Resources Manager, HR Business Partner, or senior-level HR Generalist capacity.
• Demonstrated hands-on payroll processing experience using ADP or a comparable payroll platform.
• Background supporting both hourly and salaried employee groups within a business setting.
• Experience managing full-cycle recruitment for exempt, detail-focused, or salaried positions.
• Strong employee relations skills with the ability to advise leaders and handle sensitive workplace matters effectively.
• Ability to work independently, stay organized, and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills, with an approachable style.
• Manufacturing, production, or industrial HR experience is strongly preferred, including partnership with operations leadership or support for extended-shift environments.

Compensation

$39.59-$45.84 Hourly

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