HR Manager POST NUMBER: 444321
Location: Durham, NC (FULLY ONSITE)
Department: Human Resources
Job Type: Full-Time
Position Summary:
We are seeking a proactive and experienced HR Manager to lead our Human Resources department.. The ideal candidate will be responsible for overseeing all aspects of HR practices and processes, ensuring alignment with business objectives and fostering a positive and productive work environment.
Key Responsibilities:
- Recruitment & Staffing:
- Manage full-cycle recruitment for hourly and salaried positions.
- Collaborate with department heads to forecast hiring needs.
- Coordinate onboarding and orientation programs.
- Employee Relations:
- Foster a positive working environment through open communication and conflict resolution.
- Handle employee grievances, disciplinary actions, and investigations in compliance with company policies and labor laws.
- Compliance & Policy Management:
- Ensure compliance with local, state, and federal employment laws and regulations.
- Develop, review, and enforce HR policies and procedures.
- Performance Management:
- Oversee performance appraisal processes.
- Support managers in addressing performance issues and implementing improvement plans.
- Training & Development:
- Identify training needs and coordinate employee development programs.
- Promote career development initiatives.
- Compensation & Benefits:
- Administer compensation and benefits programs.
- Conduct benchmarking and maintain competitive pay structures.
- HR Metrics & Reporting:
- Maintain HR records and generate regular reports on key HR metrics.
- Analyze data to support strategic decision-making.
- Safety & Workforce Well-being:
- Collaborate with safety teams to support workplace health and safety initiatives.
- Promote wellness programs and employee engagement activities.
- Payroll
- Experience processing payroll for multiple employees.
- Event Coordination
- Work with an event budget for organizing programs, events, meetings, and conferences.
- Coordinate speakers and caterers.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field (Master’s degree or HR certification is a plus).
- Minimum 5 years of HR experience, preferably in a manufacturing or industrial setting.
- Strong knowledge of labor laws, HR best practices, and regulatory compliance.
- Excellent interpersonal, leadership, and conflict resolution skills.
- Proficiency in HRIS systems and Microsoft Office Suite.
- Knowledge of OSHA and EPA state/federal rules and regulations.
- SHRM and/or PHR certifications.
Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco/Highspring depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to the individual’s skill sets, experience and training, licensure and certifications, office location and other geographic considerations, as well as other business and organizational needs. With that said, as required by local law in geographies that require salary range disclosure, Vaco/Highspring notes the salary range for the role is noted in this job posting. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses, and can participate in medical, dental, and vision benefits as well as the company’s 401(k) retirement plan.
Vaco by Highspring values a diverse workplace and strongly encourages women, people of color, LGBTQ+ individuals, people with disabilities, members of ethnic minorities, foreign-born residents, and veterans to apply.
EEO Notice
Vaco by Highspring is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race (including but not limited to traits historically associated with race such as hair texture and hair style), color, sex (includes pregnancy or related conditions), religion or creed, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, status as a veteran, union membership, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, political affiliation, or any other protected characteristics as required by federal, state or local law.
Vaco by Highspring and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries are committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, Vaco by Highspring and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact HR@vaco.com .
Vaco by Highspring also wants all applicants to know their rights that workplace discrimination is illegal.
By submitting to this position, you agree that you will be giving Vaco by Highspring the exclusive right to present your as a candidate for the foregoing employment opportunity. You further agree that you have represented information about yourself accurately and have not affirmatively misrepresented your qualifications. You also agree to maintain as confidential, to the fullest extent permitted by law, any information you learn from Vaco by Highspring about the position and you will limit disclosure of information about the position only to the extent necessary to perform any obligations in furtherance of your application. In exchange, Vaco by Highspring agrees to exercise reasonable efforts to represent you through all solicitation, job screening and resume dispersal.
Privacy Notice
Vaco by Highspring and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries (“we,” “our,” or “Vaco by Highspring”) respects your privacy and are committed to providing transparent notice of our policies.
- California residents may access Vaco by Highspring HR Notice at Collection for California Applicants and Employees here.
- Virginia residents may access our state specific policies here.
- Residents of all other states may access our policies here.
- Canadian residents may access our policies in English here and in French here.
- Residents of countries governed by GDPR may access our policies here.
Pay Transparency Notice
Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco by Highspring depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to:
- the individual’s skill sets, experience and training;
- licensure and certification requirements;
- office location and other geographic considerations;
- other business and organizational needs.
With that said, as required by local law, Vaco by Highspring believes that the following salary range referenced above reasonably estimates the base compensation for an individual hired into this position in geographies that require salary range disclosure. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses.