Human Resources Manager

A well-established wholesale industrial distribution organization is seeking a full-time Human Resources Manager to lead and execute all HR functions across multi-state operations. This is a hands-on, onsite role based in Raleigh, North Carolina, reporting to senior leadership.

Position Details

• Location: Onsite – Raleigh, NC
• Schedule: Full-time
• Travel: Occasional travel, including potential overnight stays

Compensation & Benefits

• Base Salary: $80,000–$90,000 annually, depending on experience and education
• Annual Incentive Opportunity
• Comprehensive Benefits Package, including:
• 401(k) plan with employer match
• Paid Time Off (PTO) and paid holidays
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Tuition assistance and additional employee perks

Position Summary

The Human Resources Manager is responsible for leading and executing the full scope of HR activities across multi-state operations. This role serves as a critical link between management and employees, providing both strategic HR leadership and hands-on execution across the entire employee lifecycle.

This is an execution-focused role suited for an HR professional who thrives in an operational environment. The successful candidate will build, manage, and continuously improve HR processes, while supporting day-to-day business operations.

The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, process-driven, and comfortable operating with a high level of ownership, balancing transactional HR responsibilities with system improvement, compliance, and accountability.

Key Responsibilities to include

• Execute HR activities across the full employee lifecycle
• Manage recruitment, onboarding, training coordination, and performance management processes
• Support employee relations, conflict resolution, and workplace investigations
• Ensure compliance with local, state, and federal regulations (FMLA, ADA, FLSA, OSHA) and maintain accurate HRIS records
• Oversee benefits administration and workers’ compensation claims
• Partner with operational leadership on safety programs and incident reporting
• Support payroll accuracy, attendance tracking, and policy development
• Advise managers and senior leadership on HR policies and organizational matters
• Prepare and deliver presentations to employees and governance groups as needed
• Supervise HR staff
• Travel occasionally as required

Required Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of progressive HR experience, with at least 2 years in a managerial or senior HR generalist role
• Hands-on experience across all major HR functions, including recruitment, payroll, benefits administration, policy development, HR planning, and employee relations
• Experience supporting operational, warehouse, sales, and technical employee populations
• Proven ability to partner effectively with management and report to senior leadership
• Experience supervising a small HR team
• Strong knowledge of local, state, and federal employment laws and regulations
• Excellent communication, conflict resolution, and organizational skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in human resources, business, psychology or related field.
• HRCI and/or SHRM professional certification