Human Resources Manager

Armacell; Mebane (NC); On-site; USD 110,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits

401(k)

Life insurance

Disability coverage

Paid time off (11 holidays)

Armacell Academy

Volunteer opportunities

Job summary

Armacell is seeking a Human Resources Manager, Center of Excellence, to partner with plant leadership in Mebane, North Carolina. You will lead employee relations, talent management, training, job evaluation, safety, workers' compensation, benefits administration, and special projects.

The role offers growth through Armacell academy, generous benefits, 11 holidays, and strategic input on APDR, compensation planning, succession, and safety programs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in HR or related field required; Master’s degree preferred.
• 7–10 years HR experience in manufacturing; 200+ employees preferred.
• Professional written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and multitask in a fast-paced environment.
• Knowledge of UltiPro, Microsoft Office applications and Workday preferred.
• Payroll processing knowledge preferred.
• Prior supervisory experience required.
• PHR, SPHR or SHRM certification preferred.
• World Class Manufacturing or Lean Manufacturing experience a plus.
• OSHA or Safety & Environmental Certification a plus.
• Candidates must have work authorization to work in the US.

Responsibilities

• Provides direction and resolution to management and employees on policies, benefits, training, etc.
• Ensures legal compliance by monitoring federal and state requirements, conducting investigations, and maintaining records.
• Trains and coaches managers on coaching and disciplining employees; schedules conferences.
• Reviews pay plans by surveys, evaluations, budgets, and pay actions.
• Coaches leadership on APDR objectives and development.
• Updates job requirements and descriptions to reflect needs.
• Plans and participates in Talent Management and Succession Review.
• Supports Workers' Compensation and workplace safety programs.
• Supports ethics, benefits, safety training via the LMS.
• Partners with plant management on WAM Pillars initiatives.

Skills

Communication skills

Independent multitasking

Leadership

Strategic partner

Education

Bachelor’s degree in HR or related field

Master’s degree preferred

Tools

UltiPro

Workday

Job description

Armacell provides numerous and diverse career opportunities. Add your talent to ours and make a difference around the world!

The year 1954 marked a significant milestone in thermal insulation history. Armstrong's R&D Project Number 54013, developed by three innovators, evolved into ArmaFlex, the world's first flexible, closed-cell elastomeric foam for equipment insulation. This product revolutionized the insulation industry. Today, more than 70 years later, ArmaFlex continues to be a pillar of Armacell's success.

The Human Resources Manager, Center of Excellence, is a key member of the HR function and the plant leadership team. The Human Resources Manager is responsible for being a strategic and tactical business partner to the plant leadership team by providing leadership, coaching, evaluation, and support regarding employee relations, talent management, training, job evaluation, safety, workers' compensation, benefits administration, employee development, and special projects.

What Armacell can offer you

• Healthcare benefits including medical & prescription drug coverage, dental, vision, and mental health & wellbeing.
• Financial programs such as 401(k), life insurance, short & long- term disability coverage, and opportunities for performance-based salary incentive programs
• Generous paid time off including 11 holidays.
• Training and educational resources on our personalized, Armacell academy
• Giving & volunteer opportunities, and discounts on retail products, services & experiences

Job Responsibilities

• Provides direction and resolution to management and employees related to company policies, benefits, training, etc.
• Ensures legal compliance by monitoring and implementing applicable federal and state requirements, conducting investigations, recommending appropriate actions, maintaining records and representing the organization.
• Ensures planning, monitoring, and appraisal of employee work results by training and coaching managers on how to coach and discipline employees; scheduling management conferences with employees to assist with communications; counseling employees and supervisors.
• Reviews pay plan by conducting periodic pay surveys, conducting job evaluations, participating in pay budgets, monitoring individual pay actions and recommending pay structure revisions annually.
• Coach and support leadership and employees on current local annual performance and development review (APDR) objectives.
• Assesses and makes recommendations on the work structure by updating job requirements and job descriptions.
• Plans and participates in annual Talent Management and Succession Review.
• Support the administration of Workers' Compensation and workplace safety programs, including training and coaching.
• Support training sessions related to ethics, benefits, safety, or others as required by tracking within company LMS.
• Performance Development WAM Pillar owner and Safety Pillar Team Member responsible for facilitating and managing the training of employee activities in relation to all WAM Pillars. Actively partner with plant management on all WAM Pillar initiatives as required.

Job Qualifications and Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in HR or related field required, Master's degree preferred.
• 7 - 10 years of HR experience in manufacturing environment, 200+ employees preferred.
• Possesses professional written and verbal communication skills.
• Can work independently and multi-task in fast paced environment.
• Knowledge of UltiPro, Microsoft Office applications and Workday preferred.
• Knowledge of payroll processing preferred.
• Prior supervisory experience required.
• PHR, SPHR or SHRM certification preferred.
• World Class Manufacturing or Lean Manufacturing experience a plus.
• OSHA or Safety & Environmental Certification a plus.
• Candidates must already have a work authorization that would permit them to work for Armacell in the US.

Posting Dates

October 23, 2026 - November 6, 2026

The expected compensation range for this role is $110,000.00 -$135,000.00.

The compensation range and benefits for this position are based on a full-time schedule for a full calendar year. The salary will vary depending on your job-related skills, experience, and location. Pay increment and frequency of pay will be in accordance with employment classification and applicable laws. For part time roles, your compensation and benefits will be adjusted to reflect your hours. Benefits may be pro-rated for those who start working during the calendar year.