HR Manager Technical R&D Operations

Our client is expanding their research and development operations in Anderson SC and is looking for an engaging HR Manager to support engineers scientists and technical professionals driving innovation. This role is designed for an HR leader who prefers to be on the floor in the meetings and involved in the work not operating from the sidelines.

If you enjoy partnering closely with technical leaders shaping talent strategies from the ground up and building people programs that support innovation this role offers the visibility and ownership to do exactly that.

This is an immediate direct hire opportunity.

Salary: $100000 - $115000 per year (based on experience)

Benefits:

• Medical Dental and Vision Insurance
• 401(k) with Company Match
• Paid Vacation
• Annual Bonus Opportunity
• Company-Paid Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
  

What Youll Do

As the HR Manager you will act as the primary HR presence for the R&D sitesupporting talent acquisition employee development and day-to-day HR operations while helping leadership scale a growing technical organization. This is a highly collaborative role requiring comfort working alongside engineering and R&D leadership in a fast-moving idea-driven environment.

Key Areas of Responsibility

Talent and Workforce Development

• Design and execute recruiting strategies for early-career mid-level and senior technical talent
• Buld and maintain relationships with universities and technical programs supporting campus and early-career hiring initiatives
• Partner with leaders to align hiring needs with business objectives and project timelines

Employee Growth and Capability Building

• Create and implement structured onboarding and training
• Support career pathing skills development and internal mobility for technical employees
• Collaborate with managers on performance feedback development goals and succession readiness

Leadership Partnership

• Act as a trusted advisor to engineering and R&D leaders
• Support managers with workforce planning role clarity and organizational design
• Maintain a visible approachable HR presence that builds trust and engagement

What We Are Looking For

Were looking for someone whos as passionate about people as they are about results. Heres what youll need:

• Bachelors degree in HR Business Administration or related discipline
• Several years of HR experience supporting technical engineering R&D and/or high-tech teams
• Demonstrated ability to recruit and support both early-careeer and advanced technical professionals
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and HRIS systems
• Knowledge of HR laws regulations and compliance
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced challenging environment with minimal oversight
• Top-notch analytical problem-solving and project management skills
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills
• SHRM-CP or SHRM-SCP certification preferred
• Exposure to campus recruiting or university partnerships preferred

Why Join Us

At our client youre not just an HR Manager youre a game-changer. If youre an HR professional who enjoys being close to the work supporting technical talent and helping innovation teams thrive this role offers the chance to make a meaningful impact.

Ready to take your HR career to the next level Dont waitapply now and lets build something amazing together!