The Human Resource Manager operates as a department of one, managing the full employee lifecycle for the corporate office and providing oversight for the company's North Carolina manufacturing plant. This role balances strategic HR management, multi-state compliance, and daily main office operations. Beyond traditional HR functions, this position champions company culture by planning corporate events and managing office vendors.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Human Resources & Payroll (60%)
Department of One Management: Oversee all corporate HR processes including recruitment, interviewing, background checks, onboarding, and offboarding.
Payroll & HRIS Administration: Prepares semi-monthly payroll and reviews weekly NC Plant payroll, manage employee data, and pull reports using ADP TotalSource.
Plant Oversight: Act as a dotted-line manager to the plant-based HR Manager in North Carolina, providing guidance on complex employee relations and corporate HR alignment.
Benefits & 401(k) Administration: Manage open enrollment, invoice reconciliation, and day-to-day administration for health, dental, vision, and 401(k) plans.
Compliance: Ensure company compliance with federal, corporate, and North Carolina state labor laws, safety standards, and manufacturing regulations.
Employee Relations: Handle conflict resolution, disciplinary actions, performance improvement plans, and annual performance review cycles.
Office Management & Operations (30%)
Daily Operations: Manage the physical main office environment, ensuring it remains organized, stocked, and fully functional.
Vendor Management: Source and manage contracts with office vendors, including office supplies and storage units.
Facilities Coordination: Serve as the main point of contact for building management, maintenance requests, and security badges.
Culture & Event Planning (10%)
Event Coordination: Budget, plan, and execute all company parties, holiday events, and team-building activities.
Milestone Recognition: Track and celebrate employee milestones, including birthdays, service anniversaries, and retirements, to preserve the close-knit family business culture.