HR Manager

Verto People, Ltd.; Portsmouth; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing industrial engineering organization is seeking a Human Resources Manager to act as a strategic HR partner to senior leadership. This role is critical in shaping HR strategy and managing core HR operations while focusing on employee relations, performance management, and compliance. The ideal candidate has over 5 years of HR experience in a related field, strong communication skills, and a bachelor's degree in Human Resources. The position offers competitive salary and comprehensive benefits.

Benefits

Competitive base salary

Comprehensive medical, dental & vision benefits

Qualifications

• 5+ years of HR experience within an industrial, manufacturing, or engineering environment.
• Strong generalist background across employee relations, recruitment, compliance, and HR operations.
• Highly organized, adaptable, comfortable managing multiple priorities.

Responsibilities

• Act as a trusted HR advisor to senior leadership, supporting people strategy.
• Lead recruitment, onboarding, and performance management activities.
• Oversee compensation processes and HR compliance.

Skills

Employee relations

Recruitment

Compliance

HR Operations

U.S. employment law

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources or related field

Tools

HRIS platforms

Job description

Human Resources Manager / HR Manager / Senior HR Generalist

Location: Charlotte, NC (Hybrid)

required to support a growing industrial engineering organization operating within complex manufacturing and rotating equipment environments. This role will act as a strategic HR partner to senior leadership, supporting people management, compliance, engagement, and talent initiatives across the business.

This position plays a critical role in shaping HR strategy while remaining hands‑on across core HR operations, including employee relations, performance management, compensation, recruitment, and HR systems. With continued growth across the organization, the HR function is expanding to support a dynamic, multi‑site workforce.

This is an excellent opportunity for a commercially minded HR leader to join a stable, people‑focused industrial business, influencing culture, supporting leadership teams, and driving continuous improvement across HR processes.

Compensation

• Competitive base salary (dependent on experience)
• Comprehensive medical, dental & vision benefits

Responsibilities

• Act as a trusted HR advisor to senior leadership, supporting people strategy, employee relations, and day‑to‑day HR matters.
• Lead core HR activities, including recruitment, onboarding, performance management, engagement, and retention initiatives.
• Provide guidance on employee relations issues, investigations, corrective actions, and terminations.
• Oversee compensation processes, performance reviews, and HR compliance, including FLSA and employment regulations.
• Manage HR systems, reporting, and key metrics to support leadership decision‑making.
• Drive cultural, engagement, and continuous improvement initiatives across the organization.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources or related field, or equivalent experience.
• 5+ years of HR experience within an industrial, manufacturing, or engineering environment.
• Strong generalist background across employee relations, recruitment, compliance, and HR operations.
• Working knowledge of U.S. employment law and HR best practices.
• Experience with HR systems and HRIS platforms preferred.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to operate confidently at leadership level.
• Highly organized, adaptable, and comfortable managing multiple priorities.