HR Manager

Bimstore; Mebane (NC); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Bimstore is seeking an HR Manager in Mebane, NC to lead payroll, benefits, and employee relations. This role is pivotal in ensuring a compliant payroll operation while fostering a positive culture and employee experience aligned with The AKG Way.

The ideal candidate will possess over 5 years of HR experience, particularly in payroll and employee relations, with a capacity for strong leadership. Bilingual English/Spanish skills are preferred. The HR Manager will engage with employees and leaders to enhance workplace communication and trust.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of progressive HR experience with payroll and employee relations.
• Previous leadership experience in HR required.
• Experience in manufacturing environment preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead payroll operations across locations.
• Serve as HR partner for employee relations matters.
• Develop employee engagement strategies.

Skills

Payroll processes oversight

Employee relations handling

Coaching and influencing skills

Excellent communication

Detail-oriented

Bilingual (English/Spanish)

Education

Bachelor's degree in human resources or related field

Job description

HR Manager

Location: Mebane, NC (with support for SD location)

Position Summary

The HR Manager – Payroll, Benefits & Employee Relations is responsible for leading payroll, while serving as a key driver of employee relations, engagement, and workplace culture. This role ensures accurate, compliant payroll operations through oversight and process ownership, while fostering a positive employee experience through strong leadership presence, communication, and proactive employee relations support. This position plays a critical role in building trust, supporting leaders, and strengthening the employee experience—aligned with The AKG Way: Safety, Respect for Others, Accountability, and Being Part of the Solution.

Key Responsibilities

• Payroll Leadership & Oversight – 30%
• Provide leadership and oversight of payroll operations across multi-site locations (NC & SD)
• Ensure accuracy, timeliness, and compliance through established processes and team execution
• Review and approve payroll outputs, audits, and reconciliations
• Partner with Finance on payroll-related items (accruals, reporting inputs)
• Identify risks, gaps, and opportunities for process improvement
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local wage and hour laws
• Collaborate cross-functionally to ensure alignment with Finance, HR, and leadership
• Develop SOP, Work Instructions and Audit processes
• Employee Relations & Leader Support – 30%
• Serve as primary HR partner to managers for employee relations matters
• Lead and/or oversee investigations and ensure fair, consistent outcomes
• Coach leaders on performance management, accountability, and communication
• Support corrective action processes and documentation
• Identify trends and proactively address workplace concerns
• Reinforce a culture of trust, fairness, and accountability
• Collaborate with leadership teams to ensure consistency across locations
• Employee Engagement & Communication – 40%
• Lead employee engagement strategy and execution (surveys, recognition programs, events)
• Own and enhance programs such as Catch ‘Em Right and Employee of the Month
• Oversee employee communications (including Paylocity Community postings)
• Partner with leadership to improve communication effectiveness across teams
• Drive action planning based on employee feedback and survey results
• Develop initiatives that strengthen culture, trust, and employee experienceEnsure consistent engagement practices across locations and teams
• Other
• Collaboration with HR Team Members for continuous improvement projects
• Consistent application of policies and procedures across the organization
• Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned to support business and operational needs.

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in human resources, Business, or a related field required.
• Minimum of 5 years of progressive Human Resources experience, including payroll and employee relations responsibilities.
• Previous leadership or management experience within Human Resources required, including experience supporting, coaching, or guiding team members.
• At least 2 years of management or supervisory experience preferred.
• Experience in a multi-site and/or manufacturing environment preferred.
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) skills strongly preferred.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Strong understanding of payroll processes (oversight level)
• Experience handling employee relations issues and investigations
• Proven ability to lead and develop team members
• Strong coaching and influencing skills with leaders
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• High attention to detail and ability to manage sensitive information
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) strongly preferred

Leadership & Cultural Expectations (The AKG Way)

• Safety: Supports practices that protect employee well‑being
• Respect for Others: Builds trust through fair and consistent interactions
• Accountability: Owns outcomes and ensures follow‑through
• Being Part of the Solution: Proactively identifies issues and drives improvements

Working Conditions

• Regular on‑site presence, including interaction with production employees.
• Visibility across shifts as needed to support employee relations, communication, and engagement.
• Once per month, the employee is expected to report for early‑morning shift support, currently anticipated around 3:30 a.m., to connect with and support third‑shift employees.
• The schedule may be adjusted that day, including an earlier departure time, to account for the complexity of the schedule.
• Availability for occasional off‑shift support may also be required for employee engagement events, meetings, or business needs.

AKG is an Equal Opportunity Employer.