People-First HR Lead — Retail Growth & Engagement

Rural King; Knollwood (NC); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Medical, dental, vision

PTO & holidays

401(k) match

Associate discounts

Career growth

Training & development

Team-focused culture

Community impact

Family-owned stability

Job summary

Rural King is seeking a Human Resources Lead to support store-level HR operations and foster a positive associate experience. This role collaborates with store leadership on recruiting, onboarding, benefits administration, performance management, and compliance.

You will serve as a resource for associates and leaders, helping build a People First culture and drive continuous improvement through training, employee relations, and engagement initiatives.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of HR, recruiting, or related experience.
• Experience with HRIS/ATS and policy compliance.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to maintain confidential information.

Responsibilities

• Manage recruitment processes and candidate experience.
• Oversee onboarding, documentation, and records.
• Support benefits administration and HR reporting.
• Partner with store managers on employee relations and development.
• Assist with training, safety, and compliance programs.

Skills

HR experience

Recruiting

Onboarding

Employee relations

Communication

Tools

HRIS

ATS

HCM systems

Job description

Rural King is seeking a Human Resources Lead to support store-level HR operations and foster a positive associate experience. This role collaborates with store leadership on recruiting, onboarding, benefits administration, performance management, and compliance.

You will serve as a resource for associates and leaders, helping build a People First culture and drive continuous improvement through training, employee relations, and engagement initiatives.