Talent Acquisition and HR Manager

Chemtek•Durham, NC

4d•$72,000 - $88,000•Hybrid

About The Position

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.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

BambooHR experience is a plus
SHRM-CP, PHR or equivalent certification is a plus
Recruiting experience in manufacturing, construction, building products, industrial or the trades is a plus

Responsibilities

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.

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.
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