People & Culture (HR) Manager

Alleima•Concord, CA

4h•Onsite

About The Position

Kanthal Thermal Process Inc. is seeking a People & Culture Manager for its Concord, North Carolina site. Kanthal is part of Alleima Group and develops products and services in industrial heating technology and resistance materials, with a commitment to reducing environmental impact. As part of the management team, the People & Culture Manager supports management and employees at the Concord site, which has approximately 40 people across management, office, and shop roles, and also supports the US sales organization. The role is responsible for local HR processes and for developing and implementing the organization’s human resource strategy to attract, manage, develop, and retain employees in support of business objectives. The position includes operational and strategic HR work and contributes to integrating company culture as the organization grows. The manager also participates in the wider HR community, primarily within the Business Unit, to advance HR solutions. The role includes office administration related to site access, visitors, employee events, and other associated tasks. It is full-time, onsite in Concord, with daytime working hours. The position 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, supporting both office and shop employees.
Knowledge and skills in 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.
Strong written and interpersonal communication and ability to collaborate across different settings and organizational levels.
Calm, positive attitude, confidence, and high integrity.
Flexibility and a structured problem-solving approach with focus 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 working with people, supporting the business, and participating in global HR projects when needed.

Responsibilities

Support management and employees at the Concord site and support the US sales organization.
Drive all local HR processes and develop and implement the organization’s human resource strategy.
Help the organization attract, manage, develop, and retain employees to achieve current and future business objectives.
Work on integrating the company culture to address future needs as the organization grows.
Contribute to the wider HR community, mainly within the Business Unit, to safeguard and advance HR solutions.
Handle office administration related to site access, visitors, employee events, and other associated tasks.
Participate in global HR projects when needed.