People & Culture (HR) Manager

Alleima•Concord, NH

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Kanthal Thermal Process Inc., part of the Alleima Group, is hiring a People & Culture (P&C) Manager and Office Manager for its Concord, North Carolina site. The role is part of the site management team and supports management and employees across a site of approximately 40 people in management, office, and shop roles. It also supports the US sales organization and manages office administration related to site access, visitors, employee events, and other tasks. The position combines operational and strategic HR work. The manager leads local HR processes and develops and implements the organization’s human resource strategy to attract, manage, develop, and retain employees in support of current and future business objectives. As the organization grows, the role also supports integrating company culture to meet future needs. The manager contributes to the wider HR community, primarily within the Business Unit, to advance HR solutions. The position is full-time and onsite in Concord, with daytime working hours. The role reports directly to the Production Unit Manager, with a dotted line to the Head of People & Culture Manager in Sweden. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States for Alleima at the time of hire and must not require employer sponsorship now or in the future.

Requirements

At least five years of experience in an HR position within manufacturing, working with both office and shop employees.
Knowledge and skills in HR compliance and labor law, particularly in North Carolina, USA.
Working knowledge of HR legal and regulatory compliance.
Ability to drive change initiatives and HR processes.
Business mindset and ability to form and implement strategies.
Fluency in English, verbally and in writing.
Ability to collaborate and communicate in writing and interpersonally with people across different settings and organizational levels.
Calm and positive attitude, confidence, and high integrity.
Flexibility, problem-solving ability, and a structured approach focused on results.
Legally authorized to work in the United States for Alleima at the time of hire without requiring employer sponsorship now or in the future.

Nice To Haves

Academic background in HR, preferably a bachelor’s degree, or equivalent knowledge gained through solid work experience.
Experience as a site manager.
Enjoyment of participating in global HR projects when needed.

Responsibilities

Support management and employees at the Concord site and the US sales organization.
Lead local HR processes and carry out operational and strategic HR work.
Develop and implement the organization’s human resource strategy to attract, manage, develop, and retain employees.
Support integration of the company culture as the organization grows and adapts to future needs.
Contribute to the wider HR community, primarily within the Business Unit, to advance HR solutions.
Manage office administration related to site access, visitors, employee events, and other related tasks.
Support management as a member of the site management team.