Human Resources Consultant

LHH; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 78,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

LHH in Charlotte, NC seeks an HR Manager to lead the day-to-day HR operations for a manufacturing client. The role partners with plant leadership to support staffing, employee relations, performance management, training, compensation, benefits administration, and compliance initiatives.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years of HR experience in manufacturing, solid knowledge of employment law, and relevant certifications. This is a hands-on, tactical role focusing on execution and employee engagement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field preferred.
• 5+ years of progressive HR experience in manufacturing, industrial, distribution, or production environments.
• Strong knowledge of employment law, employee relations, and HR best practices.
• Experience supporting both hourly and salaried employee populations.
• Proficiency with HRIS systems and Microsoft Office applications.
• Professional certification (PHR, SPHR, SHRM-CP, or SHRM-SCP) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead the day-to-day HR function for a manufacturing client, ensuring compliance and workforce planning.
• Serve as primary point of contact for employee relations matters, investigations, and policy interpretation.
• Coach managers on performance management, disciplinary actions, and employee development.
• Promote employee engagement and support retention initiatives.
• Support performance review processes, goal setting, and leadership development.
• Maintain HR policies and employee handbook updates.
• Administer benefits programs, open enrollment activities, and compensation reviews.
• Coordinate onboarding, orientation, and training programs; ensure compliance training completion.
• Maintain accurate HRIS data, generate turnover/hiring reports, and assist with budgeting and workforce planning.

Skills

Employment law

Employee relations

HR best practices

Hourly & salaried staff experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration

PHR/SPHR/SHRM certifications

Tools

HRIS

Microsoft Office

Job description

The HR Manager is responsible for leading the day-to-day Human Resources function for a manufacturing client, ensuring compliance, employee engagement, workforce planning, and effective execution of HR programs. This role is highly tactical and hands-on, partnering closely with plant leadership and employees to support staffing, employee relations, performance management, training, compensation, benefits administration, and compliance initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

Employee Relations

• Serve as the primary point of contact for employee relations matters, investigations, conflict resolution, and policy interpretation.
• Conduct workplace investigations and recommend appropriate corrective actions.
• Coach managers and supervisors on performance management, disciplinary actions, and employee development.
• Promote positive employee engagement and support retention initiatives.

Performance Management

• Support performance review processes and goal-setting initiatives.
• Coach leaders on employee development, succession planning, and corrective action procedures.
• Monitor employee performance trends and turnover metrics.

Compliance & Policies

• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations.
• Maintain HR policies, procedures, and employee handbook updates.
• Administer FMLA, ADA, workers' compensation, unemployment claims, and leave management programs.
• Support audits and maintain required employment records.
• Administer employee benefits programs and support open enrollment activities.
• Partner with leadership on compensation reviews, wage analyses, and market benchmarking.
• Address employee questions regarding benefits, payroll, and HR programs.

Training & Development

• Coordinate employee onboarding, orientation, and training programs.
• Identify training needs and support leadership development initiatives.
• Ensure compliance training requirements are completed and documented.

HR Operations & Reporting

• Maintain accurate employee records and HRIS data.
• Prepare and analyze reports related to turnover, absenteeism, hiring activity, and workforce trends.
• Track key HR metrics and provide recommendations to leadership.
• Support annual budgeting and workforce planning activities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field preferred.
• 5+ years of progressive HR experience, preferably within a manufacturing, industrial, distribution, or production environment.
• Strong knowledge of employment law, employee relations, and HR best practices.
• Experience supporting both hourly and salaried employee populations.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Proficiency with HRIS systems and Microsoft Office applications.
• Professional certification (PHR, SPHR, SHRM-CP, or SHRM-SCP) preferred.