This HR Director role serves as a strategic people lead, crafting organizational development, total rewards policies, and leadership alignment across all business units. Overseeing a team that includes an HR Business Partner, HR Recruiter, and Payroll/Benefits Specialist, this position bridges business goals with talent solutions. The HR Director leads initiative planning in total rewards, manager coaching, proactive employee relations, and employer branding to position the company as an employer of choice across East Wake County.
Responsibilities
Formulate and implement multi-year HR strategic plans aligned with overall business growth, operational goals, and corporate policies
Act as a culture champion, developing organizational programs and communication frameworks that reinforce mission, vision, and employee engagement
Partner with senior leadership to design compensation philosophies, performance management systems, and total rewards programs that attract and retain top talent
Establish key workforce metrics, quality standards, and KPIs to measure HR efficiency, retention, and workforce productivity
Directly supervise, mentor, and motivate the HR team, providing clear delegation and developmental oversight for the HR Business Partner, HR Recruiter, and Payroll/Benefits Specialist
Provide escalation support for complex employee relations issues, high-risk investigations, and advanced legal or regulatory compliance matters
Oversee budget planning, cost allocation, and vendor selection for HR systems, benefit providers, and recruitment channels
Design and execute management development programs to enhance supervisory capability, conflict resolution, and strategic decision-making
Provide one-on-one coaching to leaders and mid-level managers on performance management, team dynamics, succession planning, and proactive communication
Drive local employer branding and talent acquisition strategies targeting the East Wake County / Zebulon corridor to build a strong talent pipeline
Build partnerships to create competitive positioning in regional job markets
Oversee progressive discipline policies, employee retention initiatives, and workplace conflict resolution to ensure a fair, transparent, and legally compliant environment
Keep continuous education of federal, state (NC & AZ), and local employment laws, labor conditions, and industry trends, adapting internal policies and employee handbooks accordingly
Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Organizational Development, or related field required
Minimum of 8–10 years of progressive HR experience, with at least 3–5 years in a managerial or strategic leadership role
Demonstrated executive leadership and supervisory capabilities with a proven track record of inspiring and developing multi-disciplinary HR teams
Millions of jobs, with real people getting hired every day
200,000+
New jobs added daily
7,000,000+
Verified job listings
1,000,000+
Tailored applications submitted
Strong strategic thinking, problem-solving, and analytical capabilities with the ability to interpret HR analytics into actionable business decisions
Advanced expertise in North Carolina labor laws, employment regulations, total rewards design, and workplace safety compliance
Exceptional verbal and written communication skills with the ability to coach, negotiate, and present effectively to executive leadership and external partners
Excellent organizational skills with the ability to prioritize strategic initiatives alongside daily administrative operations in a dynamic, changing environment
Proactive conflict resolution skills, demonstrating high emotional intelligence and empathy when managing sensitive employee matters
Proficient in HRIS/payroll platforms (e.g., Rippling), Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS), and Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Teams)
Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer
Ability to lift up to 15 pounds at times
Ability to navigate various work areas and facility environments during employee visits and events
Nice to have:
Master’s degree (MBA or M.S. in HR) preferred
Experience supporting a manufacturing, warehouse, distribution, or production floor environment
Experience driving employer branding and talent strategies in regional growth corridors (e.g., Triangle/East Wake) is strongly preferred
SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP or SPHR certification highly preferred
Important Details
Travel: Minimal travel required (approx. 5–10%), primarily local travel within Zebulon for community branding events, job fairs, and regional site visits
About the Company
At Noël Group, you’ll find a close-knit, small company feel. We are a family-owned and family-guided group of companies. When you work for a Noël Group company, you are part of a team working to deliver the best solutions to our customers. We work collaboratively, both within the organization and with our customers. We like to think big and challenge ourselves to think out of the box – that’s how we bring creative solutions to our customers and how we work to continually improve our operations. Our associates tend to stay with the company long-term, and we have a very low turnover rate.
