Applied Textiles Looking for Human Resources Manager at Bonlee, North carolina Full Time

Applied Textiles is a specialized, domestic and international textile company. We have a heavy focus on textile technology, chemical/laminate development, supply chain services, and operate an accredited, revenue-generating testing laboratory. We operate out of 2 plants in the USA; Graham, North Carolina, and Grand Rapids, Michigan. We also operate licensed partner plants in China, Italy, and Turkey. Our primary markets are commercial and residential interiors as well as some specialty markets.
The company was founded in 1992 and our founder is still active in the company with a strong leadership team. The company is private and has approximately 75 associates many of which have been with the company for ten to 25 years. If you want to be part of a great team in a small and fast-growing company, please contact HR@applied-textiles.com

Job Summary

The Human Resource Manager will lead and direct the routine functions of the Human Resources (HR) department including hiring and interviewing staff, managing pay systems, benefits, and leave, and enforcing company policies and practices.

Supervisory Responsibilities

• Recruits, interviews, hires and trains new staff in the department
• Oversees the daily workflow of the department
• Provides constructive and timely performance evaluations
• Handles discipline and termination of employees in accordance with company policy
• Has an HR staff administrator for support

Duties/Responsibilities

• Must have a leadership role in company culture and frequent communications to all associates
• Partners with the leadership team to understand and execute the organization’s human resource and talent strategy particularly as it relates to current and future talent needs, recruiting, retention, and succession planning
• Provides support and guidance to the HR assistant, management, and other staff when complex, specialized, and sensitive questions and issues arise; may be required to administer and execute routine tasks in delicate circumstances such as providing reasonable accommodations, investigating allegations of wrongdoing, and terminations
• Manages the talent acquisition process, which may include recruitment, interviewing, and hiring of qualified job applicants, particularly for managerial, exempt, and professional roles; collaborates with departmental managers to understand skills and competencies required for openings
• Administers benefits and payroll
• Analyzes trends in compensation and benefits; researches and proposes competitive base and incentive pay programs to ensure the organization attracts and retains top talent
• Creates learning and development programs and initiatives that provide internal development opportunities for employees
• Oversees employee disciplinary meetings, terminations, and investigations
• Maintains compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations, and recommended best practices; reviews policies and practices to maintain compliance
• Maintains knowledge of trends, best practices, regulatory changes, and new technologies in human resources, talent management, and employment law
• Performs other duties as assigned