Director of Human Resources in Black Mountain, North Carolina at Friday Services
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Job Description
Our client, a privately-held manufacturer in the Greater Asheville area, is conducting a confidential search for a strategic and hands-on HR leader to serve as the companys first dedicated, full-scope Human Resources professional. With a team of 40 to 50 employees, this is a pivotal moment in the organizations evolution: post-acquisition integration is underway, and the business needs a builder who can create infrastructure, elevate culture, and partner closely with a lean onsite leadership team.
This role was written for a specific kind of HR professional, one who finds genuine energy in both the strategy and the human cultural elements. You are energized by designing a succession planning matrix as you are about walking the production floor, learning names, and building trust with production team members. You have built things before: handbooks, programs, systems, and you are proud of what you have created because you know the difference it made.
You thrive in ambiguity. You do not need every policy to already exist. You like to own your domain, are a great team player with others. You do not need a team of HR coordinators. You will roll up your sleeves and get hands on involved. You are culturally savvy, approachable to all levels of an organization, and you bring calm, sound judgment when situations are complex or undefined. You understand manufacturing: the rhythm of a production environment, the importance of safety, the language of a GEMBA walk and a tier meeting. You have earned credibility on the floor, not just in the conference room.
CORE RESPONSIBILITIES
Serve as the HR strategy and compliance partner for the onsite leadership team and Site Leader
Participate in monthly business reviews, steering committees, and leadership planning sessions
Lead workforce planning, succession planning (including 9-box talent reviews), and high-potential development programs
Design and track HR metrics and dashboards to measure organizational health and drive data-informed decisions
Conduct annual market compensation surveys to ensure competitive positioning; lead job leveling initiatives
Confidently navigate post-acquisition integration work, aligning the team with new organizational standards while honoring local culture
Policy, Compliance, and HR Infrastructure
Lead full-cycle recruiting for hourly and salaried roles with a strong understanding of FLSA compliance
Design and implement a structured new-hire onboarding program that drives early engagement and retention
Develop cross-training programs to support career development and organizational flexibility
Employee Engagement and Culture
Design and lead new-hire orientation, safety training, regulatory training, and leadership development programs
Partner with leaders to build capability in delivering effective, consistent performance conversations
Manage and optimize the Learning Management System (LMS) to track and deliver training programs
Performance Management and Employee Relations
Run bi-weekly payroll for all employees using Paylocity HRIS (or similar platform)
Manage employee benefits programs including health insurance, 401(k), and related offerings
Serve as the primary contact for all benefits vendors and 401(k) administration; complete annual census submissions
Ensure ACA and COBRA compliance across all applicable employee populations
Accounting Oversight and Financial Partnership
Masters degree in HR, Business, or related discipline
SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, PHR, or SPHR certification
Post-acquisition integration experience
Cross-cultural communication experience, particularly with international corporate leadership
Required
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS