Notice:
This position requires five (5) days per week of on-site work in Commerce, Georgia. Candidates must reside within a reasonable commuting distance to Commerce, GA. This role is not hybrid and not remote.
Human Resources Director
Company Overview
Enchem Co., Ltd. (founded 2012, KOSDAQ-listed) is Korea's #1 electrolyte producer and 4th globally, supplying critical battery materials to major North American EV and energy storage customers. Enchem America is scaling rapidly to meet growing demand.
Job Title: Human Resources Manager
Location: Commerce, Georgia (100% on-site), 5 days a week
Position Type: Full-time, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Position Overview
Lead and own the HR function for Enchem America's 24/7 manufacturing operation. This role has primary responsibility for building and managing the HR team, driving HR operations, employee relations, organizational development, recruitment, and compliance. You'll be a hands-on leader executing strategy while establishing scalable HR systems and policies for a fast-growing organization.
Key Responsibilities
HR Leadership & Team Management
- Lead, develop, and manage the HR team; assign work and supervise daily execution
- Build out the HR function to support organizational growth and workforce needs
- Develop and implement HR policies, SOPs, and compliance documentation
- Lead HR projects including job grading, performance management systems, and training programs
Employee Relations & Workforce Management
- Manage employee relations, workplace investigations, and corrective actions
- Support workforce scheduling, attendance enforcement, and discipline consistency
- Ensure workplace policy enforcement across all departments
- Drive employee engagement initiatives and culture-building programs
- Maintain compliance with federal and Georgia employment laws
Talent Management & Development
- Oversee onboarding, orientation, offboarding, and employee status changes
- Drive recruitment strategy and execution to support rapid company growth
- Support local hiring initiatives to expand U.S. workforce diversity
- Develop succession planning and talent development programs
- Lead performance management processes and compensation planning
HR Operations & Systems
- Maintain HRIS, personnel records, audits, and reporting accuracy
- Support wage analysis and labor cost reporting
- Manage benefits enrollment, open enrollment, and life-event processing
- Serve as primary contact for employee benefits inquiries
Required Qualifications
- 10-20 years of progressive HR management experience in manufacturing or high-volume workforce environments
- Proven track record of building and leading HR teams
- Strong knowledge of HR compliance, wage-hour law, FLSA, and Georgia employment law
- Experience developing and implementing HR policies, programs, and systems
- Advanced Excel proficiency and HRIS experience
- Demonstrated ability to drive organizational change and culture transformation
- Exceptional leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills
- Detail-oriented with strong confidentiality and judgment
- Must be authorized to work in the U.S.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience in international or multicultural corporate environments
- PHR, SPHR, SHRM-CP, or SHRM-SCP certification
What We Offer
- Competitive salary and benefits package
- Opportunity to build and lead the HR function in a high-growth company
- Direct impact on company culture and organizational development
Enchem America is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal and Georgia employment laws, including Title VII, the ADA, the ADEA, the Equal Pay Act, and the Georgia Equal Pay for Equal Work Act.
We do not discriminate based on protected characteristics. All applicants must be 18 or older. ADA accommodations available.
