Claremont Fiber HR Manager

TL;DR

Claremont Fiber HR Manager (Manufacturing): Provide full cycle HR support to the Claremont, NC fiber plant with an accent on employee engagement, talent management, and regulatory compliance. Focus on driving high-performance culture, managing recruiting and onboarding, and ensuring alignment with business objectives through HR metrics and change leadership.

Location: Claremont, NC (onsite manufacturing plant)

Company

World leader in energy and telecom cable systems with 30,000 employees across 50+ countries, manufacturing underground, submarine, and optical fiber cables.

What you will do

• Plan, organize, and execute recruiting, placement, hiring, orientation, and onboarding for the plant.
• Monitor employee engagement, partner with plant leadership to implement retention programs and drive high-performance culture.
• Manage HR metrics, communications strategy, performance management, succession planning, and talent development.
• Oversee compensation, benefits, payroll, leave of absence (FMLA, STD, LTD), and labor cost planning.
• Ensure compliance with federal/state laws, policies, and best practices while leading change initiatives.
• Build organizational capabilities and advocate for employees aligned with business results.

Requirements

• Must be located in or able to work onsite at Claremont, NC plant
• BS/BA in HR or related field; PHR/SPHR preferred
• 4+ years HR business partner experience in manufacturing or high-performance environment
• Proven success in talent management, employee relations, and compliance with US federal/state employment laws
• Strong analytical, communication, and change leadership skills; ability to manage multiple priorities
• Knowledge of HR data management software and administrative processes

Culture & Benefits

• Emphasis on Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DE&I) with commitment to unbiased recruiting and inclusion
• High-performance manufacturing environment promoting ownership, continuous learning, and goal attainment
• Equal Opportunity Employer providing reasonable accommodations for disabilities
• Focus on employee engagement through surveys, meetings, and programs
• Global company culture supporting transformation in energy and digital sectors