Manager, People & Culture

Manager, People & Culture

Ubique Group | Canton, GA | On-Site/Hybrid | Full-Time | Exempt

Ubique Group is a fast-growing, multi-site organization committed to operational excellence and a people-first culture. We believe that strong teams, engaged employees, and exceptional leaders are the foundation of business success. As we continue to grow and evolve, we are investing in the People & Culture function to build the capabilities that will take us into the future.

The Opportunity

We are looking for a Manager, People & Culture to join our team as a strategic HR Business Partner and operational leader. This is a highly visible, high-impact role that sits at the intersection of people strategy and day-to-day execution, supporting our leaders, developing our HR team, and helping build a great place to work.

If you are someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment, loves solving complex people challenges, and wants to do meaningful work that directly shapes an organization's culture and growth, this role is for you.

What You'll Do

Be a Trusted HR Business Partner

• Serve as the dedicated HRBP for assigned business functions, partnering closely with leaders on organizational design, workforce planning, talent strategy, and change management
• Coach and advise managers through complex employee situations, performance challenges, and team effectiveness
• Facilitate talent reviews, succession planning discussions, and leadership development conversations

Lead Employee Relations & Ensure Compliance

• Own complex employee relations matters from investigation through resolution, including PIPs, corrective actions, and separations
• Manage ADA accommodations, leave administration, and ensure consistent application of employment law across the organization
• Partner with Legal on sensitive matters and serve as the subject matter expert on HR compliance

Develop & Lead the HR Team

• Directly lead, coach, and develop HR Generalists and assigned People & Culture team members
• Build team capability through goal-setting, performance conversations, cross-training, and professional development
• Foster a collaborative, accountable, and customer-focused team environment

Own Benefits, Retirement & Vendor Relationships

• Serve as the primary relationship manager for our benefits broker (USI) and 401(k) recordkeeper, driving open enrollment, plan performance reviews, and strategic planning
• Coordinate the annual 401(k) audit in partnership with Finance and external auditors
• Manage relationships with carriers, EAP providers, leave administrators, and wellness vendors; lead quarterly business reviews
• Recommend enhancements to our benefits and retirement programs that improve the employee experience

Drive Talent Management & HR Operations

• Lead the annual performance management cycle including mid-year and year-end reviews, goal alignment, and calibration
• Oversee employee lifecycle administration, onboarding, promotions, transfers, offboarding — and ensure HRIS data integrity
• Support payroll coordination, benefits administration, and ongoing HR process improvement

Use Data to Tell the Story

• Analyze workforce metrics and develop executive dashboards that inform leadership decisions
• Monitor turnover, engagement, and staffing trends; support headcount planning and budgeting

Build Culture & Lead Projects

• Champion employee recognition, wellness, and engagement initiatives that reinforce our culture
• Lead strategic People & Culture projects including HR technology enhancements and M&A integration support

What We're Looking For

Experience

• 7–10 years of progressive HR experience, with at least 3 years as an HR Business Partner supporting business leaders
• Demonstrated experience leading complex employee relations matters and workplace investigations
• Background in manufacturing, distribution, logistics, or multi-site operations environments strongly preferred
• Experience managing benefits administration, open enrollment, and broker relationships
• Experience with HRIS systems, ADP Workforce Now preferred
• Multi-site, M&A/integration, or HR analytics experience a plus

Education & Credentials

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Organizational Development, or related field required; Master's preferred
• SHRM-SCP, SPHR, or PHR certification preferred

Knowledge & Skills

• Strong working knowledge of employment law (FLSA, FMLA, ADA, EEOC, OSHA) and benefits compliance (ERISA, ACA, COBRA, HIPAA)
• Skilled at executive communication, leadership coaching, and influencing without authority
• Analytical mindset with the ability to translate workforce data into actionable recommendations
• Strong people leadership skills, you know how to develop talent, build trust, and create accountability
• Comfortable operating in ambiguity and navigating organizational change

What Success Looks Like

• Leaders across the business trust you as their go-to People & Culture partner
• Employee relations matters are handled quickly, fairly, and in compliance
• The HR Generalist team is engaged, growing, and delivering consistent, high-quality service
• Open Enrollment runs smoothly and employees feel informed and supported
• The 401(k) audit is completed accurately and on time
• Workforce data is being used to make better decisions
• The People & Culture function operates with increasing strategic impact

Compensation & Details

• Salary Range, commensurate with experience
• Location: Canton, GA, this is a hybrid on-site role with 20–30% travel to Olive Branch and other locations
• Classification: Full-Time, Exempt
• Reports To: Vice President, People & Culture
• Career Path: Director, People & Culture

Why Ubique Group

We're at an exciting stage of growth, and the People & Culture function is at the center of it. In this role, you'll have the opportunity to:

• Partner directly with senior leadership and shape the future of our people strategy
• Lead a team and build the next generation of HR talent within our organization
• Own meaningful work, from big-picture strategy to the programs that touch employees every day
• Be part of a team that values accountability, collaboration, and doing things the right way

Ubique Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace where all employees are valued, respected, and empowered to do their best work.