Human Resources Manager at Beverly Knits, Inc in GASTONIA, North Carolina

Job Description:

Beverly Knits designs and develops fabric for all markets, including intimate apparel, active wear, outdoor products, mattress, and bedding, automotive, industrial, and medical. We also produce fire-retardant products for apparel, bedding and industrial end uses. Beverly Knits is one of the largest circular knitters in the U.S. and has created industry-leading solutions for some of the world’s greatest brands of performance wear, athletic footwear, and intimate apparel. The ability to innovate and respond quickly to changing demands has been a hallmark of Beverly Knits since its founding.

The HR Manager is responsible for overseeing all aspects of the human resources function within the Beverly Knits, Inc. organization, including recruitment, hiring, employee relations, training and development, benefits administration, performance management, and ensuring compliance with employment laws and safety regulations, acting as a liaison between management and employees to maintain a positive work environment and support the company's strategic goals. 

Key Duties/Responsibilities

• Recruitment and Selection:

Posting job openings, sourcing candidates, conducting interviews, evaluating applicants, and collaborating with managers in making hiring decisions. 

• Onboarding and Training:

Developing and implementing new employee onboarding processes, coordinating training programs, and ensuring employees are properly introduced to their roles and company culture. 

• Performance Management:

Establishing performance expectations and metrics, facilitating employee performance reviews, providing feedback, and identifying development opportunities. 

• Compensation and Benefits:

Administering employee benefits programs, monitoring time and attendance reporting, ensuring compliance with compensation regulations, and reviewing salary structures. 

• Employee Relations:

Addressing employee concerns, mediating disputes, investigating complaints, and maintaining positive employee relations. Oversee employee disciplinary meetings, terminations, and investigations. Ensure disciplinary actions and termination of employees are conducted in accordance with company policy.

• Policy Development:

Creating and updating company policies related to employment, including attendance, leave, and disciplinary actions. 

• Compliance Management:

Ensuring adherence to all applicable federal and state employment laws, including anti-discrimination, safety, and labor regulations. 

• Talent Development:

Identifying high-potential employees, providing career development opportunities, and succession planning. 

• Strategic Planning:

Collaborating with leadership to develop and implement HR strategies aligned with the company's overall business objectives.

• Supervisory:

Provides support and guidance to HR coordinator and/or generalist. Recruits, interviews, hires, and trains new staff in the HR department. Oversee the daily workflow of the HR department.

Skills/Abilities

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.


• Excellent interpersonal, negotiation, and conflict resolution skills.


• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.


• Strong analytical and data interpretation skills. 


• Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities.


• Thorough knowledge of employment laws and regulations.


• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.


• Ability to act with integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality.


• Leadership and team building skills.


• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.


• Proficiency with or the ability to quickly learn the organization’s HRIS and talent management systems (Paycom).


• Bilingual in Spanish is a plus.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in human resources, Business Administration, or related field required.


• A minimum of three years of human resource management experience is preferred.


• Certifications such as PHR, SPHR, SHRM-CP or SHRM-SCP are highly desired.

Physical Requirements:

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.


• Must be able to lift fifteen (15) pounds at times.


• Must be able to access and navigate each department at the organization's facilities.

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