Human Resources Manager

Find Great People | FGP; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Find Great People | FGP is seeking an experienced HR Manager to serve as the primary HR business partner for our growing professional services organization across the Carolinas. The role will work with senior leadership to deliver strategic and operational HR support while fostering a positive, high-performing workplace culture.

Based in Columbia, SC preferred, with travel to regional offices as needed. You will lead employee relations, performance management, recruitment support, and HR policy

Qualifications

• 5+ years of progressive HR leadership experience.
• 3+ years in a professional services environment.
• PHR/SPHR/SHRM-CP/SHRM-SCP certification preferred.
• Strong communication, interpersonal and conflict resolution skills.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary HR business partner for all Carolinas-based offices and personnel.
• Lead employee relations matters, workplace investigations, and conflict resolution efforts with professionalism and discretion.
• Partner with office leadership on performance management, workforce planning, and personnel decisions.
• Coach managers and supervisors on HR policies, employment practices, and people leadership strategies.
• Support recruiting and onboarding initiatives to improve hiring outcomes and accelerate employee productivity.
• Participate in annual performance evaluation and compensation review processes.
• Assist with the development, implementation, and communication of HR policies and procedures.
• Support recruitment efforts for nonexempt and temporary employees.
• Design and execute employee engagement initiatives that strengthen morale and workplace culture.
• Collaborate with the broader HR team to ensure consistency and alignment across multiple office locations.
• Maintain compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws.
• Travel to regional offices as needed throughout the year.

Skills

Employee relations

Performance management

Communication skills

Conflict resolution

Leadership

Multi-office collaboration

Travel readiness

Education

PHR

SPHR

SHRM-CP

SHRM-SCP

Job description

We are conducting a search for an experienced HR Manager to serve as the primary Human Resources business partner for a growing professional services organization across the Carolinas. Supporting seven offices throughout North Carolina and South Carolina, this role will partner closely with senior leadership to deliver strategic and operational HR support while fostering a positive, high-performing workplace culture. This is an excellent opportunity for an HR professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment, enjoys building strong relationships, and is comfortable balancing employee advocacy with business objectives.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary HR business partner for all Carolinas-based offices and personnel.
• Lead employee relations matters, workplace investigations, and conflict resolution efforts with professionalism and discretion.
• Partner with office leadership on performance management, workforce planning, and personnel decisions.
• Coach managers and supervisors on HR policies, employment practices, and people leadership strategies.
• Support recruiting and onboarding initiatives to improve hiring outcomes and accelerate employee productivity.
• Participate in annual performance evaluation and compensation review processes.
• Assist with the development, implementation, and communication of HR policies and procedures.
• Support recruitment efforts for nonexempt and temporary employees.
• Design and execute employee engagement initiatives that strengthen morale and workplace culture.
• Collaborate with the broader HR team to ensure consistency and alignment across multiple office locations.
• Maintain compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws.
• Travel to regional offices as needed throughout the year.

Qualifications

• HR certification preferred (PHR, SPHR, SHRM-CP, or SHRM-SCP).
• 5+ years of progressive HR leadership experience.
• At least 3 years of recent experience within a professional services environment.
• Demonstrated expertise in employee relations, workplace investigations, and performance management.
• Exceptional communication, interpersonal, and conflict resolution skills.
• Professional, approachable, and capable of navigating difficult conversations with dignity and respect.
• Strong client-service mindset with the ability to build partnerships across multiple office locations.
• Proven ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment while managing competing priorities.
• Team-oriented approach with a willingness to wear multiple hats and support a variety of HR initiatives.
• Ability to work independently while contributing to a geographically dispersed HR team.

Location:

Columbia, SC (preferred) or Charlotte, NC