Job Description

Our client, a well-established manufacturing company with a 200+ employee facility in Wilson, NC (outside of Greenville), is seeking an Interim HR Manager to lead and support day-to-day human resources operations. This role is ideal for an experienced HR professional who thrives in a fast-paced, blue-collar environment and can immediately step in to guide HR strategy, employee engagement, and compliance.  This interim role will be on Innovative Outsourcing’s payroll.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee and support all tactical HR functions for the manufacturing facility.
• Collaborate with the existing HR team on recruitment, onboarding, and training processes.
• Develop and implement employee engagement programs to foster a positive, inclusive, and productive workplace culture.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for employee relations matters, offering guidance to employees and supervisors.
• Investigate and resolve employee concerns, conflicts, and complaints in a fair, consistent, and timely manner.
• Analyze workforce trends and HR metrics to identify opportunities for improved retention, performance, and engagement.
• Support managers throughout the performance review cycle, providing coaching and tools as needed.
• Advise leadership on HR policies, compliance requirements, and best practices to ensure adherence to employment laws and regulations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources or a related field.
• 5+ years of HR Management experience within a blue-collar, manufacturing, or industrial environment.
• Strong knowledge of HR best practices, employment laws, and regulatory compliance.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and relationship-building skills.
• Proficiency with HRIS platforms; experience with Paylocity is a plus.
• HR certification (PHR, SHRM-CP, or equivalent) preferred.

Hourly rate: $38-45 per hour; hybrid schedule