Human Resources Director

Ferretti Search; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 170,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Ferretti Search is seeking an experienced HR Leader to direct the HR function in Charlotte, NC. The role combines strategic vision with hands-on involvement across the employee lifecycle to support a growing organization.

You will partner with senior leadership on talent acquisition, payroll, benefits, compliance, and employee relations while building and refining HR policies, SOPs, and programs. Lead an HR team including an HR Generalist and HR Coordinator/Administrator, shaping operations and

Qualifications

• Progressive HR leadership experience in strategic and hands‑on environments.
• Experience across payroll, benefits, talent acquisition, employee relations, compliance, and HR process development.
• Collaborative, solutions‑oriented partner to executive leadership capable of leading change and improving HR operations.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic and tactical HR leadership while developing and implementing policies, procedures, and SOPs that align with business objectives.
• Oversee payroll administration, benefits, talent acquisition, employee relations, compliance, onboarding, and other core HR functions.
• Lead and support an HR team consisting of an HR Generalist and HR Coordinator/Administrator while serving as a trusted partner to employees and leadership.

Skills

HR leadership

Payroll

Benefits

Employee relations

Compliance

Talent acquisition

Job description

Location: Charlotte, NC

Compensation: $170k- $180k base

Schedule: M-F, 8a-5p

What's in it for you?

• Strategic Leadership: Lead the HR function while balancing strategic initiatives with hands-on involvement across the employee lifecycle
• Organizational Impact: Build and improve HR processes, SOPs, policies, and programs that support a growing organization and strengthen overall operations
• Executive Visibility: Partner closely with leadership on talent acquisition, employee relations, payroll, benefits, compliance, and broader workforce initiatives

What will your day look like?

• HR Leadership & Strategy: Provide strategic and tactical HR leadership while developing and implementing policies, procedures, and SOPs that align with business objectives
• Employee Lifecycle & Operations: Oversee payroll administration, benefits, talent acquisition, employee relations, compliance, onboarding, and other core HR functions
• Team Leadership & Development: Lead and support an HR team consisting of an HR Generalist and HR Coordinator/Administrator while serving as a trusted partner to employees and leadership

Who are you?

• Experienced HR Leader: Progressive HR leadership experience with the ability to operate effectively in both strategic and hands‑on environments
• Strong HR Operator: Experience across payroll, benefits, talent acquisition, employee relations, compliance, and HR process development
• Business Partner: A collaborative, solutions-oriented HR professional who can work closely with executive leadership, lead change, and improve HR operations

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience leading HR for a mid-sized employee population
• Experience within manufacturing, metals, or another complex operational environment
• Experience developing and implementing HR policies, procedures, and SOPs
• Strong understanding of payroll, benefits, talent acquisition, compliance, and employee relations

Related Terms:

HR Director, Director of Human Resources, HR Manager, Human Resources Director, Senior HR Manager, Head of HR