HR Manager: Payroll, People & Culture Leader

AKG of America; Mebane (NC); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

AKG of America is seeking an HR Manager to lead payroll, benefits, and employee relations across NC and SD locations. You will drive engagement, cultivate workplace culture, and ensure accurate, compliant payroll operations through strong leadership and proactive relations support.

You will partner with finance and leadership to address risks, coach managers, and implement programs that strengthen trust and accountability. The AKG Way guides safety, respect, and being part of the solution.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in HR, Business, or related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of progressive HR experience including payroll & employee relations.
• Prior leadership/management experience in HR; 2+ years preferred.
• Experience in multi-site and/or manufacturing environments preferred.
• Bilingual English/Spanish strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Payroll leadership across NC & SD locations with oversight and process ownership.
• Lead employee relations, investigations, and coaching for managers.
• Develop and implement engagement programs and communication strategies.
• Collaborate with Finance and leadership to ensure compliance and data accuracy.
• Create SOPs, work instructions, and audit processes across sites.
• Support consistency of policies and continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Payroll processes oversight

Employee relations

Team leadership

Coaching & influence

Communication & interpersonal

Attention to detail

Bilingual English/Spanish

Education

Bachelor’s degree in HR or related field

Job description

AKG of America is seeking an HR Manager to lead payroll, benefits, and employee relations across NC and SD locations. You will drive engagement, cultivate workplace culture, and ensure accurate, compliant payroll operations through strong leadership and proactive relations support.

You will partner with finance and leadership to address risks, coach managers, and implement programs that strengthen trust and accountability. The AKG Way guides safety, respect, and being part of the solution.