Human Resources (HR) Manager

About the role

We are looking for an experienced Human Resources (HR) Manager to lead people operations for our Health Pharm/Biotech organization in Farmville, North Carolina. This role will work closely with leadership to shape HR programs that support business goals, strengthen employee engagement, and maintain a compliant workplace. The ideal candidate brings a strong background in employee relations, talent acquisition, benefits administration, and HR process improvement.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with department leaders to design and carry out human resources initiatives that support organizational priorities and long-term growth.
• Oversee end-to-end hiring activities, including attracting candidates, evaluating applicants, coordinating interviews, completing reference checks, and preparing offers.
• Direct the onboarding experience by organizing orientation, required documentation, training schedules, and coordination of access or system setup.
• Provide guidance to managers and employees on workplace concerns, investigations, corrective actions, conflict resolution, and separation processes.
• Lead performance management activities by supporting goal development, feedback practices, review cycles, and manager coaching.
• Administer employee benefit programs and serve as a point of contact for enrollments, status changes, terminations, and vendor coordination.
• Maintain accurate personnel records, workforce data, and HR documentation while ensuring alignment with company standards and legal requirements.
• Monitor employment law compliance, update policies and handbook content, and manage reporting, audits, leave processes, and accommodation-related documentation.
• Identify training needs, coordinate learning initiatives, and deliver HR guidance on policies, compliance expectations, and workplace practices.
• Improve HR workflows and partner with payroll and finance to ensure employee data changes are processed accurately and on time.

Requirements

• At least 5 years of progressive human resources experience with broad exposure to generalist and manager-level responsibilities.
• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related discipline is preferred.
• Demonstrated experience handling employee relations matters, performance management, and HR administration in a fast-paced environment.
• Working knowledge of benefits administration, onboarding, compliance requirements, and personnel record management.
• Proficiency with HRIS platforms, including experience with ADP Workforce Now.
• Strong understanding of federal and state employment laws and the ability to apply policies consistently and fairly.
• Excellent communication, organization, and problem-solving skills with the ability to work effectively across leadership levels.