Human Resources Manager

Human Resources Manager

Tate Metalworks, Inc

Location: Spartanburg, SC

Reports to: CFO

About Us

Tate Metalworks, Inc. is an industry leader in the shop fabrication and field erection of custom API storage tanks and ASME pressure vessels. We serve the specialty chemical, pulp and paper, power, oil and gas, water treatment, and coatings industries while pursuing opportunities in new and emerging markets.

Our vision is to be recognized as the premier partner for the supply of fabricated and field erected storage tanks and pressure vessels. Our mission is to deliver engineered storage tanks and pressure vessels that help our partners achieve their capital improvement and production goals through our commitment to safety, quality, and building strong, lasting relationships.

Position Overview

This is a hands-on HR role supporting field, shop, and office employees. The HR Manager oversees hiring, onboarding, benefits administration in Employee Navigator, ADP employee setup, employee records, employee relations, and works closely with supervisors to support communication and documentation. This role also manages workers’ compensation decisions and coordinates return-to-work plan.

What You’ll Do

• Recruit, interview, and onboard field, shop, and office employees.
• Set up and maintain employee records in Employee Navigator and ADP.
• Coordinate benefit enrollments (Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, Life, 401(k)/Roth).
• Maintain accurate employee files and ensure required documentation is completed.
• Support supervisors with coaching documentation and communication follow-through.
• Coordinate workers’ compensation claims and return-to-work processes.
• Support employee morale through ongoing appreciation and engagement efforts.
• Work with leadership to strengthen communication and alignment across the team.
• Review and verify accuracy of payroll for all employees.
• Ensure and uphold company HR policies and programs for compliance with applicable federal, state and local laws and regulations.
• Lead by example, demonstrating LT Corp’s “The Way We Lead” (servant leader, devoted, resilient, growth mindset, team player, trustworthy, fun-loving) leadership traits and reinforcing LT Corp’s purpose, core beliefs, and values to all team members.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years HR experience required; 5+ years preferred.
• Experience in manufacturing or construction strongly preferred.
• Relevant military leadership experience may be considered.
• Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Comfortable working directly with field, shop, and leadership teams.
• Strong communication and follow-through abilities.
• Desire to learn, improve, and adapt — recognizing that not everything is black and white.
• Demonstrated ability to influence as a trusted partner – commitment to the highest levels of integrity and establishing credibility.
• Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

What We Offer

• Competitive base salary + performance incentives
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) participation
• 401(k) with company match up to 5% of pay
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• 3 weeks PTO + 8 paid holidays
• Relocation Assistance is Applicable