<p><strong>HR Manager – Onsite in Lincolnton, NC</strong></p><p><br></p><p><strong>Schedule: Monday–Friday, fully onsite (flexible for occasional needs)</strong></p><p>A growing organization in the Lincolnton area is seeking an experienced <strong>HR Manager</strong> to lead all human resources functions across a dynamic, high‑volume environment. This role will serve as a key partner to leadership and will oversee payroll, employee relations, recruiting, compliance, benefits, and culture-building initiatives.</p><p>The ideal candidate thrives in a smaller-company setting, enjoys being hands-on, and has a strong foundation in both hourly and salaried workforce management.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>What You’ll Do</strong></p><p><strong>HR Leadership & Employee Support</strong></p><ul><li>Serve as the primary HR contact for employees and managers across all departments.</li><li>Lead employee relations, conflict resolution, and coaching conversations.</li><li>Support positive culture-building, employee engagement, and retention efforts.</li></ul><p><strong>Recruitment & Workforce Planning</strong></p><ul><li>Manage full-cycle recruiting for hourly, skilled trades, and professional roles.</li><li>Oversee new-hire onboarding and ensure a smooth employee experience.</li><li>Build relationships with local workforce partners and technical programs.</li></ul><p><strong>Payroll, Compensation & HR Administration</strong></p><ul><li>Process payroll accurately for both hourly and salaried employees.</li><li>Maintain HRIS and timekeeping data integrity (Paylocity required).</li><li>Oversee background checks, documentation, and employment records.</li><li>Support benefits enrollment, leave administration, and workers’ compensation.</li></ul><p><strong>Compliance, Safety & Training</strong></p><ul><li>Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws.</li><li>Track certifications, licenses, and training requirements.</li><li>Partner with safety/operations leaders on OSHA-related training and incident support.</li><li>Coordinate development programs, skills training, and leadership readiness initiatives.</li></ul><p><br></p>

<p><strong>What We’re Looking For</strong></p><ul><li><strong>5–7 years of well-rounded HR experience</strong>; manufacturing or high-volume hourly environments strongly preferred.</li><li>Background in a <strong>smaller or mid-sized company</strong> where the HR function is hands-on and broad.</li><li>Experience processing payroll — <strong>hourly and salary required</strong>.</li><li><strong>Paylocity</strong> experience required.</li><li>Strong knowledge of HR compliance, employee relations, and workforce development.</li><li>Excellent communication, problem-solving, and relationship-building skills.</li><li>Bilingual (English/Spanish) a plus, but not required.</li><li>Bachelor’s degree in HR or related field preferred (or equivalent experience).</li></ul><p><br></p>

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