Human Resources Manager at Textum OPCO LLC – Charlotte, North Carolina

Textum OPCO, LLC is hiring a Human Resources Manager for its advanced textile manufacturing operation.

Location: Belmont, NC

We are seeking a detail-oriented and dependable Human Resources Manager to join our team. In this hands-on role, you will oversee key HR functions including payroll administration, benefits management, and employee support. You will help maintain a positive, safety-focused workplace, strengthen our organizational culture, and ensure consistent, compliant HR practices across the company. This position offers the opportunity to contribute directly to the success of our operations through effective people management and process development.

At Textum we thrive on developing innovative fabric and multi-dimensional preform solutions for our customers which help to advance their programs and push their technologies to the next level. We have unique expertise in developing textile solutions for extreme environments that we are leveraging for specialty composite production. The industries that we serve include aerospace, space, defense, energy, and infrastructure. Whether it’s thermal protection systems for space vehicles, preforms for CMC components, or preforms and fabrics for carbon-carbon processing, we have the experience and expertise to help ensure our customer’s success both as a reinforcement provider and through delivery of finished parts.

• Textum OPCO, LLC is a drug-free work environment.
• Textum OPCO, LLC is an equal opportunity employer, and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, veteran or marital status, or based on any individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law.

Details of Responsibilities:

Employee Relations

• Serve as a trusted advisor and primary point of contact for employees, providing guidance on HR policies, workplace concerns, and organizational practices.
• Lead and resolve employee relations matters, including conducting investigations, evaluating findings, and ensuring fair and consistent application of policies and procedures.
• Partner with managers to address performance, conduct, and engagement issues, offering coaching and recommending appropriate actions.
• Conduct exit interviews, analyze trends, and provide recommendations to leadership to improve retention and culture.

Recruitment and Onboarding

• Partner with hiring managers to define workforce needs, develop job descriptions, and manage the full recruitment lifecycle.
• Lead candidate evaluation processes, coordinate initial interviews, guide hiring teams through selection, and make data driven hiring recommendations.
• Oversee the end-to-end onboarding experience, including offer preparation, HRIS setup, benefits enrollment, orientation, and coordination with IT for systems and equipment.
• Strengthen onboarding processes to improve new-hire readiness, engagement, and time-to-productivity.

Performance Management

• Support the development and implementation of a structured performance management framework, including job description alignment, goal-setting processes, and review templates.
• Advise managers on performance expectations, coaching strategies, and corrective action plans, including PIPs.
• Promote a culture of continuous feedback and accountability.

HR Policy and Compliance

• Develop, update, and implement HR policies and procedures to ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations and alignment with best practices.
• Conduct regular audits of HR files, documentation, and processes to maintain accuracy and compliance.
• Maintain the HR SharePoint site and ensure proper document management.
• Lead or support compliance initiatives including Affirmative Action planning and preparation for internal and external audits (Accounting/Financial, AS9100, OSHA, Workers’ Compensation, R&D Tax).
• Manage employee personnel files and ensure secure, organized recordkeeping.
• Collaborate with the Controller to support development of the annual HR budget.

Benefits and Compensation

• Administer the organization’s benefits programs (Health, Dental, Vision, STD, LTD, Life, 401k), ensuring accurate enrollment, communication, and issue resolution.
• Serve as a resource to employees and managers on benefits, compensation, and payroll matters.
• Prepare and process semi-monthly payroll, ensuring accuracy in adjustments, corrections, direct deposit changes, and payroll system administration.

Employee Engagement and Training

• Support and execute employee engagement initiatives, including team-building events, recognition programs, and culture-enhancing activities.
• Identify training needs and coordinate development programs for employees and hourly associates.
• Manage and maintain the organization’s training platform, ensuring compliance with required learning and documentation.
• Partner with vendors to source and manage company swag and employee recognition materials.

• Bachelor’s degree in human resources, business administration, or a related field.
• HRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, PHR, or similar certification is a plus
• Proven experience in Human Resources management, including payroll and benefits administration.
• Strong knowledge of employment laws, compliance standards, and HR best practices
• Excellent communication, problem-solving, and interpersonal skills
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information with discretion
• Proficiency with HRIS and payroll systems; experience with Paylocity is a plus
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively across departments