Human Resources Manager

Position Overview

Recruiters On Demand is seeking an experienced Human Resources Manager / HR Business Partner to join the leadership team of a growing manufacturing organization located in the Charlotte Metro area. This role provides strategic guidance and operational HR support, focusing on employee engagement, organizational effectiveness, and business performance in a fast-paced manufacturing setting. The position demands balancing high-level strategy with hands-on execution and includes leadership of an HR Generalist. The role is fully onsite during the workweek.

Core Responsibilities

• Act as the main HR Business Partner to site leadership by delivering strategic advice on workforce planning, talent growth, employee engagement, and organizational development.
• Promote constructive employee relations covering both hourly and salaried staff by advising leaders on performance management, disciplinary actions, compensation, development, and workplace issues.
• Serve as a resource for employees regarding HR policies, benefits, and employment concerns.
• Ensure adherence to federal, state, and local employment legislation and regulations.
• Design, introduce, and communicate effective HR policies and programs aligned with business needs.
• Collaborate with Talent Acquisition to plan workforce requirements and recruit professional, manufacturing, and temporary personnel.
• Oversee partnerships with staffing agencies and management of contingent workers.
• Support initiatives involving compensation, benefits, performance management, employee recognition, training, and professional growth.
• Lead onboarding, orientation, and assimilation programs for new employees and leaders to optimize integration.
• Manage the annual evaluation process by coaching leaders on goal formulation, feedback, employee development, and performance enhancement.
• Provide leadership and mentoring to direct HR reports.
• Partner with corporate HR and cross-functional leaders on strategic human resource projects and continuous improvements.
• Engage in special projects and various HR-related initiatives as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field is mandatory.
• At least eight years of progressively responsible experience in Human Resources.
• Minimum three years in an HR Business Partner or HR Manager role supporting business leaders.
• Experience in manufacturing, operations, or distribution environments is essential.
• Proven track record supporting both hourly and salaried employees.
• Supervisory experience managing HR staff is preferred.
• Spanish language proficiency is an asset.

Essential Skills and Attributes

• Excellent verbal and written communication capabilities.
• Strong expertise in employee relations and conflict management.
• Demonstrated ability to influence, coach, and gain trust at all organizational levels.
• Comprehensive understanding of labor laws and HR compliance requirements.
• Good business insight with the capacity to integrate HR strategies with operational goals.
• Experience in collaborative, matrixed organizational settings.
• Strong project management, organizational, and analytical skills.
• Proactive, results-driven leadership style able to manage multiple priorities within a dynamic manufacturing environment.
• High standards of professionalism, ethics, and judgment.

Additional Information

The role offers a unique chance to influence both workforce and operational outcomes significantly. Candidates will partner with senior management to lead major HR initiatives and shape a positive and efficient workplace culture in a developing manufacturing company. This position requires on-premise work five days a week in the Charlotte Metro area.