Lead Corporate HR Manager

Charlotte Area SHRM; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Confidential employer in Charlotte, NC is seeking an experienced, hands-on Lead Corporate HR Manager to oversee core HR programs, support leaders and employees, and help ensure consistent, compliant people practices across multiple sites.

This role requires discretion, sound judgment, and strong collaboration with internal teams, benefit brokers, plan providers, and outside advisors to deliver reliable, scalable HR operations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in HR, Business Admin, or related field.
• Progressive HR or senior leadership experience.
• HR certifications (SHRM, HRCI, CIPD) preferred.
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion.
• Experience coordinating benefits, retirement, and workers’ compensation.
• Knowledge of federal and state employment requirements.
• Strong judgment, organization, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead employee benefits administration including renewals, enrollments, and communications.
• Oversee retirement-plan administration and Form 5500 filings.
• Manage workers’ compensation processes and return-to-work matters.
• Maintain employment-law compliance and coordinate agency responses.
• Guide employee relations and workplace investigations with discretion.
• Coordinate leave administration (FMLA, COBRA) and related processes.
• Oversee ACA reporting coordination with providers.
• Maintain HR policies, handbooks, and job descriptions.
• Lead HR support staff with repeatable processes and clear ownership.
• Build relationships with brokers, administrators, carriers, and counsel.
• Provide guidance and training to managers and HR staff; maintain confidential records.
• Identify opportunities to strengthen HR procedures and risk management.

Skills

Leadership experience

Discretion

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Regulatory knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree in HR or related field

Job description

Confidential employer search

The employer’s identity is being kept confidential during the initial recruitment process. This position is based in Charlotte, NC and requires regular, in-person attendance. Remote and hybrid arrangements are not available.

Position Overview

A confidential employer is seeking an experienced, hands-on Lead Corporate Human Resources Manager to oversee core HR programs, support leaders and employees, and help ensure consistent, compliant people practices at multi-site locations. This role is well suited to an HR professional who can manage sensitive matters with discretion, exercise sound judgment, and coordinate effectively with internal teams and outside providers.

Compensation

$120,000–$150,000 annually, depending on qualifications and experience.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead employee benefits administration, including medical, dental, vision, life and disability plans; coordinate renewals, open enrollment, eligibility, employee communications, invoice reconciliations and audits.
• Oversee retirement-plan administration, including census and eligibility reviews, contribution and employer-match reconciliations, required notices, audits and coordination of Form 5500 filings with plan providers.
• Manage workers’ compensation processes, including renewals, premium audits, claim coordination, carrier communications and return-to-work matters.
• Maintain employment-law and regulatory compliance; coordinate responses to agency inquiries, unemployment matters, hearings and related documentation.
• Guide employee relations matters and workplace investigations, maintaining confidentiality and recommending appropriate, consistent actions.
• Coordinate leave administration, including FMLA, military leave and other applicable leave requirements, as well as COBRA administration.
• Oversee ACA-related compliance activities, including coordination of applicable 1094-C and 1095-C reporting with the appropriate providers.
• Maintain and update HR policies, employee handbooks, workplace postings and job descriptions.
• Lead and develop the HR support assistants and establish repeatable processes with clear ownership and follow-through.
• Build productive relationships with benefit brokers, retirement-plan administrators, insurance carriers, legal counsel and other outside partners.
• Provide guidance and training to managers and HR support staff; maintain accurate, confidential HR records and processes.
• Identify opportunities to strengthen HR procedures, communication, consistency and risk management.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in HR, Business Administration, or related field.
• Demonstrated progressive HR or senior leadership experience.
• Relevant HR certification (SHRM, HRCI, CIPD) preferred.
• Equivalent education and experience considered.
• Working knowledge of federal and state employment requirements and the ability to recognize when specialized legal or vendor guidance is needed.
• Experience coordinating benefit plans, retirement-plan administration and workers’ compensation programs.
• Strong judgment, organization, communication and problem-solving skills, with a high level of discretion when handling confidential information.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines and work effectively with leaders, employees, vendors and outside advisers.
• Proficiency with standard office technology and HR-related systems; strong documentation and follow-through.

Work Arrangement

This is a full-time, on-site position in Charlotte, North Carolina. The successful candidate must be able to work in person at the designated location. Remote and hybrid work arrangements are not offered.