U.S. People & Culture Operations Lead

NKT; Cary (NC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

NKT invites a People and Culture Partner to lead U.S. HR operations, from onboarding to payroll and compliance, spanning multiple states and hourly field workers, in coordination with global P&C.

Based in Cary, North Carolina, you will work with Deel, Finance, Legal and other functions to ensure reliable HR processes and a professional workplace, reporting to VP, P&C Global Functions.

We value diverse backgrounds and offer opportunities to grow within an international organisation.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of progressive HR generalist or HR management experience.
• In-depth knowledge of U.S. employment law and FLSA wage and hour rules.
• Experience supporting hourly, multi-state field employees and payroll workflows.

Responsibilities

• Manage onboarding, employee relations, performance management, organisational changes and offboarding.
• Oversee payroll via Deel and reconcile reporting.
• Maintain U.S. HR policies ensuring compliance across states.
• Manage benefits, leave, 401(k) and employee records.
• Coordinate hiring, immigration, mobility and office operations.
• Manage Cary office operations, facilities, leases, vendors and workplace administration.

Skills

HR generalist

US employment law

Multi-state compliance

FLSA compliance

Benefits admin

Global experience

Deel experience

Tools

Deel

Job description

NKT invites a People and Culture Partner to lead U.S. HR operations, from onboarding to payroll and compliance, spanning multiple states and hourly field workers, in coordination with global P&C.

Based in Cary, North Carolina, you will work with Deel, Finance, Legal and other functions to ensure reliable HR processes and a professional workplace, reporting to VP, P&C Global Functions.

We value diverse backgrounds and offer opportunities to grow within an international organisation.