Job Description

HR Manager
Location: Lexington, NC

Position Overview
A high-volume manufacturing organization in the Lexington, NC area is seeking a strategic HR Manager to lead human resources operations and serve as a business partner to plant leadership. This role is responsible for driving workforce strategy, managing labor cost structures, and bringing structure to a fast-paced industrial environment. Backed by an established team handling day-to-day HR administration, recruitment, and safety, the ideal candidate will operate at a high level to align HR initiatives with operational goals.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as a strategic HR Business Partner to plant operations leadership and executive management.
• Oversee labor cost management, including direct and indirect labor analysis and workforce budget strategy.
• Lead, mentor, and support an existing site HR team covering recruiting, general administration, and safety.
• Drive consistency, organizational structure, and positive employee relations across a high-capacity workforce.
• Partner with Health & Safety leads to maintain a safe, compliant, and efficient working environment.
• Guide talent development, leadership coaching, and strategic employee engagement initiatives.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, or a related field.
• Proven track record of HR leadership experience within an industrial or manufacturing facility.
• Strong background operating as a strategic HR partner rather than solely in a transactional role.
• Excellent communication, leadership presence, and interpersonal skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• HR Certification (SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, PHR, or SPHR).
• Experience within metal fabrication, complex assembly, or heavy industrial operations.
• Experience managing direct vs. indirect labor costs and broader HR financial metrics.
• Background supporting large hourly manufacturing workforces.

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