Talent Acquisition and HR Manager

chemtek; Durham (NC); Hybrid; USD 72,000 - 88,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work schedule

Health cost reimbursement

401(k) with company contribution

Paid vacation

Paid sick time

Paid holidays

Paid time off during holidays

Free covered parking

Job summary

Chemtek is seeking a Talent Acquisition & HR Manager to drive recruitment strategy from sourcing to onboarding, helping scale a fast-growing team in Durham, NC. You will own the candidate experience, collaborate with hiring managers, and evolve HR programs as the company expands its footprint in manufacturing and sales operations.

The role requires strong prior experience in high-growth environments, outbound sourcing expertise, and a hands-on approach to building talent pipelines.

Qualifications

• Five or more years of full-cycle recruiting experience, preferably in high-growth or sales-oriented environments.
• Strong outbound sourcing experience using LinkedIn Recruiter, Boolean search, and referrals.
• Experience hiring sales professionals, ideally outside sales.
• Comfort with ATS and HRIS systems (BambooHR a plus).
• Valid driver license with occasional travel to Yanceyville plant in a company vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Lead full-cycle recruiting for sales, administrative, and light manufacturing roles.
• Source actively; perform outbound outreach rather than passive posting.
• Partner with hiring managers to define scorecards, structure interviews, and move searches forward.
• Own the onboarding process and create a consistent experience for new hires.
• Take on broader HR responsibilities as the function grows, including employee relations support and policy work.
• Build a durable candidate pipeline to support multiple openings over time.

Tools

LinkedIn Recruiter

Boolean search

BambooHR

Job description

Help Us Build the Team That Builds the Future

Chemtek is a family-owned powerhouse with over 50 years of innovation in the road construction and aviation industries. We’re not your typical industrial company — we’re fast-moving, forward-thinking, and growing quickly, fueled by social media buzz and a reputation for products that actually make a difference. We’re on track to grow from 30 to 50 employees in the next year — and we need a Talent Acquisition & HR Manager to lead the way. This isn’t a back-office role. You’ll be the engine behind our hiring, owning recruiting from strategy through onboarding, and helping shape the people experience as we scale.

You will work at the historic American Tobacco Campus, downtown Durham — complete with covered parking, great restaurants, and entertainment right outside the door.

What you will do

• Lead full-cycle recruiting for sales, administrative, and light manufacturing roles.
• Source Actively. The outside salespeople we need are employed and are not browsing job boards, so this role requires real outbound work rather than posting and waiting
• Partner with hiring managers to define scorecards, structure interviews, and keep searches moving

• Own the onboarding process and create a consistent, effective experience for new hires.

• Take on broader HR responsibilities as the function grows, including employee relations support, benefits enrollment coordination, and policy and handbook work
• Build a candidate pipeline that outlasts any single opening. Continuity is the point of this role.

What we are looking for

• Five or more years of full-cycle recruiting, including in-house experience preferably in high-growth or sales-oriented environments.

• A track record of outbound sourcing: LinkedIn Recruiter, boolean search, referral networks, direct outreach
• Experience hiring sales professionals, ideally outside sales
• Comfort working in an ATS and HRIS. BambooHR experience is a plus
• Valid driver license. Occasional travel to our Yanceyville plant, about an hour away, in a company vehicle during normal business hours.
• SHRM-CP, PHR or equivalent certification is a plus
• Recruiting experience in manufacturing, construction, building products, industrial or the trades is a plus

Compensation and Benefits

• Base salary of $ 72,000 to $ 88,000, depending on experience
• Annual bonus of $8,000 to $12,000, tied to retention of the people you hire, time to fill, and onboarding quality. This is not a per-hire commission, and that is deliberate.
• Hybrid schedule: three days on-site in Durham, two days remote
• Tax Free Health Cost Reimbursement benefit for you and your family.
• 401(k) with company contribution.
• 2 Weeks Paid vacation.
• Paid Sick and Personal Time-Off.
• Paid holidays.
• Eight additional paid days off during Chemtek’s Christmas holiday period.
• Free Covered Parking

If you’re driven, hands-on, and ready to help build a high-performing team in a fun, energetic environment — we want to hear from you.