People, Culture & Talent Partner — Open-Book HR Leader

AMBAC International; Elgin (SC); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Gainshare eligibility

401(k) with company match

Health, vision, and dental insurance

Life, short- and long-term disability

Employee ownership through ESOP

Paid time off

Job summary

AMBAC International in Elgin, SC is seeking a People, Culture, and Talent Partner to lead the full HR function from employee relations and compliance to total rewards, talent acquisition, and leadership development. Reporting to the Chief Transformation Officer, this role shapes enterprise-wide people strategy while staying hands-on with the workforce.

This position offers the opportunity to drive people strategy across the enterprise while deeply engaging with employees who bring it to life

Qualifications

• 10-15 years of hands-on HR generalist experience.
• Depth in HR compliance, employee relations, total rewards/compensation, and talent acquisition.
• Manufacturing experience strongly preferred.
• Experience delivering employee training programs.
• A growth mindset and comfort operating in a fast-paced, high-volume environment.
• Genuine interest in employee ownership and open-book management.

Responsibilities

• Own employee relations across the facility — investigations, conflict resolution, and day-to-day guidance for managers and employees
• Build and administer total rewards and compensation programs, including benchmarking and pay structures
• Ensure HR compliance with all federal, state, and local employment regulations
• Lead full-cycle talent acquisition for a fast-paced, high-volume manufacturing workforce
• Design and deliver employee training, onboarding, and leadership development programs
• Champion our Open Book, ESOP culture and help embed business literacy at every level
• Build the HR infrastructure and processes needed to scale as the business grows

Skills

HR generalist

Employee relations

Compliance

Talent acquisition

Total rewards/compensation

Leadership development

Manufacturing experience

Training program design

Job description

AMBAC International in Elgin, SC is seeking a People, Culture, and Talent Partner to lead the full HR function from employee relations and compliance to total rewards, talent acquisition, and leadership development. Reporting to the Chief Transformation Officer, this role shapes enterprise-wide people strategy while staying hands-on with the workforce.

This position offers the opportunity to drive people strategy across the enterprise while deeply engaging with employees who bring it to life