Human Resources Manager

Search Solution Group is seeking a Human Resources Manager on behalf of our client in Cofield, North Carolina. This role serves as a strategic business partner, overseeing all core human resources functions while fostering a positive, high-performing workplace culture.

Responsibilities

• Lead and promote a culture of open communication, trust, accountability, and employee engagement.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to leadership on employee relations, performance management, policy interpretation, and HR best practices.
• Oversee the full recruitment and staffing process, including workforce planning, interviewing, hiring, and onboarding.
• Manage employee relations matters, including workplace investigations, conflict resolution, coaching, and disciplinary actions.
• Administer employee benefits programs while ensuring compliance with company policies and applicable employment laws.
• Lead and support performance management initiatives, including goal setting, evaluations, coaching, and employee development.
• Partner with department leaders to build talent pipelines, succession plans, and leadership development initiatives.
• Align HR strategies and programs with organizational goals and business objectives.
• Drive teammate engagement through effective communication and employee recognition initiatives.
• Identify opportunities to improve HR processes, policies, and organizational effectiveness.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and company policies.
• Maintain confidentiality while handling sensitive employee and business information.
• Collaborate with the Administrative Leadership Team to support company-wide initiatives and operational goals.
• Assist with HR reporting, workforce planning, and other strategic human resources initiatives.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field required; equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
• Minimum of 3 years of Human Resources experience, preferably in a leadership or management role.
• Experience managing recruiting, employee relations, performance management, and benefits administration.
• Experience conducting workplace investigations and resolving employee relations issues.
• Experience partnering with business leaders to develop HR strategies that support organizational objectives.
• Experience working in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

Skills

• Strong leadership and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication abilities.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Problem-solving and conflict resolution skills.
• Ability to build trusted relationships across all levels of the organization.
• Strong decision-making and critical thinking abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining attention to detail.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and HRIS systems.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise sound judgment.

Qualifications

• SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, PHR, SPHR, or other Human Resources certification preferred but not required.
• Knowledge of Human Resources best practices and employment law.
• Knowledge of recruiting and talent acquisition strategies.
• Knowledge of employee relations and workplace investigations.
• Knowledge of performance management processes.
• Knowledge of benefits administration.
• Knowledge of HR compliance and employment regulations.
• Knowledge of organizational development and succession planning.
• Knowledge of employee engagement and retention strategies.
• Knowledge of HRIS systems and HR reporting.

Key Competencies

• Leadership and team development
• Communication and interpersonal effectiveness
• Employee relations expertise
• Coaching and mentoring
• Problem-solving and conflict resolution
• Organizational and time management
• Strategic thinking and business acumen
• Relationship building and collaboration
• Confidentiality and professionalism
• Adaptability and flexibility
• Decision-making and sound judgment
• Accountability and integrity
• Continuous improvement mindset
• Customer service orientation