HR & Admin Startup Lead for New Factory (Wilson, NC)

Grefort Electrical Inc.; Wilson (NC); On-site; USD 85,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Grefort Electrical, Inc. in Wilson, NC is seeking an experienced HR and Admin Manager to oversee all HR and facility administration for our new factory. This role involves significant 0-1 setup responsibilities, ensuring compliance with labor laws and company policies while supporting employee experience.

You will lead recruitment, payroll support, benefits, policy development, training, and vendor coordination, building a proactive HR function in a growing manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of HR and administration experience in manufacturing.
• Start-up factory experience preferred.
• Familiar with U.S. labor laws and HR practices.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to build trust with employees and management.

Responsibilities

• Establish and maintain HR systems for the new factory from the ground up.
• Oversee recruitment, onboarding, attendance, and employee relations.
• Coordinate payroll, benefits, and HR policy administration.
• Manage training, performance management, and IT-related HR issues.
• Ensure compliance with labor laws and corporate standards.

Skills

HR Generalist/Manager

Employee relations

Policy development

Recruitment & onboarding

Labor law knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR/BA

Tools

HRIS/HR software

Payroll software

Job description

Grefort Electrical, Inc. in Wilson, NC is seeking an experienced HR and Admin Manager to oversee all HR and facility administration for our new factory. This role involves significant 0-1 setup responsibilities, ensuring compliance with labor laws and company policies while supporting employee experience.

You will lead recruitment, payroll support, benefits, policy development, training, and vendor coordination, building a proactive HR function in a growing manufacturing environment.