HR Director

NOMACO • Zebulon, NC

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About The Position

The Director of Human Resources serves as a strategic people lead, shaping organizational development, total rewards policies, and leadership alignment across business units. The role connects business goals with talent solutions and leads initiatives in total rewards, manager coaching, proactive employee relations, and employer branding to position the company as an employer of choice across East Wake County. The Director oversees and develops an HR team comprising an HR Business Partner, HR Recruiter, and Payroll/Benefits Specialist, and reports to the Chief Executive Officer.

The role leads multi-year HR planning, organizational culture and engagement programs, workforce metrics, management development, and employer branding and talent acquisition strategies. It oversees employee relations, compliance, HR budgets, vendor selection, and HR systems and benefit providers. The position requires a bachelor’s degree in a related field and 8–10 years of progressive HR experience, including 3–5 years in managerial or strategic leadership. A master’s degree and specified HR certifications are preferred. The position involves minimal local travel, approximately 5–10%, and work in office and facility environments.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Organizational Development, or a related field.
• Minimum of 8–10 years of progressive HR experience, including at least 3–5 years in a managerial or strategic leadership role.
• Demonstrated executive leadership and supervisory capabilities, with a record of inspiring and developing multidisciplinary HR teams.
• Strong strategic thinking, problem-solving, and analytical capabilities, including the ability to translate HR analytics into business decisions.
• Advanced expertise in North Carolina labor laws, employment regulations, total rewards design, and workplace safety compliance.
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to coach, negotiate, and present to executive leadership and external partners.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to prioritize strategic initiatives alongside daily administrative operations in a changing environment.
• Proactive conflict resolution skills, emotional intelligence, and empathy in sensitive employee matters.
• Proficiency with HRIS/payroll platforms, Applicant Tracking Systems, and Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Teams.
• Ability to sit for prolonged periods and work on a computer, lift up to 15 pounds at times, and navigate work areas and facility environments.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree (MBA or M.S. in HR).
• Experience supporting a manufacturing, warehouse, distribution, or production floor environment.
• Experience driving employer branding and talent strategies in regional growth corridors, such as the Triangle/East Wake area.
• SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, or SPHR certification.

Responsibilities

• Formulate and implement multi-year HR strategic plans aligned with business growth, operational goals, and corporate policies.
• Develop organizational programs and communication frameworks that reinforce the company’s mission, vision, culture, and employee engagement.
• Partner with senior leadership to design compensation philosophies, performance management systems, and total rewards programs.
• Establish workforce metrics, quality standards, and KPIs to measure HR efficiency, retention, and workforce productivity.
• Supervise, mentor, motivate, and develop the HR Business Partner, HR Recruiter, and Payroll/Benefits Specialist.
• Provide escalation support for complex employee relations issues, high-risk investigations, and legal or regulatory compliance matters.
• Oversee budget planning, cost allocation, and vendor selection for HR systems, benefit providers, and recruitment channels.
• Design and execute management development programs covering supervisory capability, conflict resolution, and strategic decision-making.
• Coach leaders and mid-level managers on performance management, team dynamics, succession planning, and proactive communication.
• Drive local employer branding and talent acquisition strategies targeting the East Wake County and Zebulon corridor.
• Build partnerships that support competitive positioning in regional job markets.
• Oversee progressive discipline policies, employee retention initiatives, and workplace conflict resolution.
• Keep current on federal, state (North Carolina and Arizona), and local employment laws, labor conditions, and industry trends, and adapt internal policies and employee handbooks accordingly.
• Travel locally for community branding events, job fairs, and regional site visits, as required.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director