People Operations Leader: HR Strategy & Growth

Arcadia Beverage, LLC; Royal Pines (NC); On-site; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous PTO & Holidays

401(K) plan available with employer on

Comprehensive Medical/Dental/Vision 保险

Company-funded Direct Primary Care

Life & Disability Insurance

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Arcadia Beverage, LLC is seeking a Human Resources Manager to lead the HR function in North Carolina. You will partner with the CEO, CFO, and operations leaders on workforce planning, total rewards, and compliance while driving practical people strategies across the organization.

The role oversees benefits, compensation, employee relations, safety, and learning, with a hands-on approach to build structure, manage regulatory requirements, and develop a high-performing team that supports growth

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business, or related field.
• 5+ years of progressive HR experience with leadership responsibilities.
• Experience with self-funded benefits administration and vendor management.
• Strong knowledge of federal and North Carolina employment law.
• Experience in manufacturing or operations-driven environments, preferably cGMP.
• SHRM-CP or SHRM-SCP certification preferred.
• Bilingual English/Spanish preferred.

Responsibilities

• Partner directly with the CEO, CFO, and operations leadership on workforce planning, HR budget, total rewards, organizational priorities, and the people implications of the company's operating plan.
• Lead benefits administration and the annual renewal process, partnering with the CFO, brokers, and benefit advisors on claims utilization, stop-loss, plan design, vendor management, open enrollment, and cost-containment opportunities across medical, dental, vision, life, disability, EAP, HSA/FSA, retirement, and voluntary benefits.
• Lead compensation administration, market analysis, pay-equity review, and merit-cycle execution, and partner with executive leadership on compensation philosophy, incentive design, and broader total-rewards decisions.
• Manage complex employee relations and investigations from intake through resolution, including partnering with outside counsel on high-risk matters.
• Own the employee handbook and policy library, including NC-specific compliance, FLSA, wage and hour, ACA, ADA, and all required HR regulatory areas.
• Lead recruiting strategy, hiring manager enablement, and retention initiatives with a focus on reducing turnover and improving quality of hire.
• Lead HR's role in learning and development, including onboarding, manager development, professional development, and the broader Arcadia Way infrastructure, while partnering with Operations on technical training ownership and execution.
• Own employee experience programming, including engagement surveys, town halls, employee committees, community partnerships, and employer brand certifications.
• Administer HRIS (Paylocity) and deliver HR analytics and executive dashboard reporting on turnover, retention, compensation, engagement, and wellness.
• Lead, coach, and develop the HR team and help shape the future HR and learning/development structure as the company grows.
• Partner with Operations on workers' compensation, workplace safety, and workforce planning in a cGMP-regulated manufacturing environment.
• Ensure safety, quality, and food safety by following company rules and standards, enforcing the requirements, and communicating violations or concerns to the leadership team.

Skills

HR leadership

Employee relations

Benefits administration

Compensation analysis

Regulatory compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR

Tools

Paylocity

Job description

Arcadia Beverage, LLC is seeking a Human Resources Manager to lead the HR function in North Carolina. You will partner with the CEO, CFO, and operations leaders on workforce planning, total rewards, and compliance while driving practical people strategies across the organization.

The role oversees benefits, compensation, employee relations, safety, and learning, with a hands-on approach to build structure, manage regulatory requirements, and develop a high-performing team that supports growth