Human Resources Manager

HR Specialist – Full Time

Matlock's Used Parts – Claremont, NC

Matlock's Used Parts is seeking a hands-on HR Specialist to support daily human resources functions in a fast-paced, blue-collar work environment. This role requires someone who is approachable, detail-oriented, and comfortable working directly with employees and supervisors to keep HR processes running smoothly and maintain a positive workplace culture.

What You'll Do

• Support full-cycle recruiting for hourly and salaried roles.
• Coordinate new hire orientation and onboarding.
• Serve as a trusted resource for employee questions, concerns, and workplace issues.
• Assist managers with performance and conduct matters, ensuring consistency and fairness.
• Help oversee weekly payroll processing with a third-party provider; review hours, wages, and deductions for accuracy.
• Manage benefits enrollment and open enrollment; assist with employee education on benefit plans.
• Help develop and coordinate training initiatives for employees and supervisors.
• Support managers with safety, compliance, and skill-development training.
• Ensure compliance with federal/state labor laws, OSHA requirements, and company policies.
• Maintain accurate HR files, records, and documentation.
• Assist with implementing or updating HR policies and communicating changes clearly.
• Support safety initiatives, employee recognition programs, and company culture activities.
• Perform additional HR-related tasks as needed.

What We're Looking For

• 3–5+ years of HR experience, preferably in a manufacturing, service, or blue-collar environment.
• Strong working knowledge of payroll and benefits administration; prior experience with a third-party payroll provider is a plus.
• Experience helping create or manage training programs.
• Solid understanding of employment law, compliance, and OSHA basics.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to build trust at all levels.
• Highly organized, detail-focused, and able to manage multiple priorities.
• Bachelor's degree in HR, Business, or related field preferred, but not required with equivalent experience.

Why Join Matlock's

• Stable, growing company with 75+ years in business
• Supportive leadership and strong company values
• Opportunity to make a meaningful impact across multiple locations
• Competitive pay and benefits

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $ $25.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Health insurance
• Paid time off

Work Location: In person