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Jackson Paper Manufacturing Company · 1 day ago

HR Generalist / HR Manager

Morganton, NC

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

$65K/yr - $85K/yr

5+ years exp

Jackson Paper Manufacturing Company is a stable organization seeking an exceptional HR Manager to join their team in Morganton, NC. The HR Manager will act as a strategic partner, driving HR initiatives, shaping talent strategies, and managing complex employee relations to support business goals and ensure compliance with employment laws.

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Responsibilities

You'll partner directly with our site managers and leadership team to turn business goals into actionable HR strategies

You'll own workforce planning, guide our hiring process, and build succession plans for our critical manufacturing roles

Your programs will directly support our business priorities, and you'll be the go-to advisor for everything from culture-building to major transformations

You'll design how we attract and hire manufacturing talent

You'll build our employer brand to make us irresistible to top candidates, create skills-based career pathways, and help our people grow with us

When challenging situations arise, you'll step in

You'll handle our most complex employee relations cases, lead workplace investigations, and work alongside legal and compliance partners

You'll also craft and interpret HR policies that keep us compliant with manufacturing regulations while supporting our people

You'll manage payroll for one or more sites, ensure our processes are competitive and fair, and support annual planning

Using workforce data, you'll spot trends, identify opportunities, and help shape our total rewards strategy—including performance incentives that motivate our manufacturing teams

You'll lead initiatives that move us forward

You'll support managers to become better leaders, introduce agile HR approaches, and champion the smart use of technology (yes, including AI!) in our processes

You'll ensure we're always on the right side of employment law and manufacturing safety regulations

You'll lead audits, develop crisis protocols, and keep us ahead of regulatory changes that affect our industry

Qualification

HR leadership experienceEmployment law knowledgeCompensation strategyWorkforce analyticsChange managementAI-enabled HR technologyOrganizational developmentBachelor's degreeProfessional certificationAnalytical mindsetConsulting skills