Confidential Search: HR Manager (Manufacturing)
📍 Kernersville, NC | Onsite
A well-established manufacturing organization in the Kernersville area is conducting a confidential search for an experienced HR Manager to lead HR operations across multiple sites in North Carolina.
This role will support approximately 300 employees and partner closely with plant and senior leadership to align people strategy with business goals. The ideal candidate brings a balance of strategic HR leadership and hands-on execution in a manufacturing or plant-based environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Serve as a strategic HR partner to site leadership on workforce planning, talent acquisition, compensation, and retention
- Lead employee relations, performance management, engagement, and compliance efforts
- Coach and support leaders through organizational change and employee development
- Manage and develop a small HR team
- Ensure consistent application of HR policies and employment law compliance
- Foster a positive, inclusive culture focused on accountability, safety, and continuous improvement
Ideal Background
- Bachelor’s degree required
- 5–7 years of progressive HR experience, including 2+ years in an HR leadership role
- Prior HR experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment strongly preferred
- Strong working knowledge of federal and state employment laws
- Experience with recruiting, employee relations, and change management
- Proficiency with MS Office; exposure to HRIS systems such as Workday or Dayforce is a plus
- HR certification (PHR, SPHR, SHRM-CP/SCP) preferred
Key Traits for Success
- Strong communicator with the ability to influence at all levels
- Strategic thinker who can also execute tactically
- Comfortable navigating fast-paced, people-driven environments
- Proven leader with a coaching mindset
✈️ Travel: Approximately 25%
This opportunity offers strong visibility, leadership impact, and the chance to play a key role in shaping workplace culture and performance.
All inquiries will be handled confidentially.
This search is being conducted by a third-party recruiting firm. Qualified candidates will be considered without regard to any legally protected status.
