People & Culture (HR) Manager

Kanthal Thermal Process Inc in PU Concord, North Carolina is seeking a HR and Office Manager

Title 

People & Culture/Office manager

Country 

United States of America 

Job Description 

If you enjoy creating good relations, trust, and business results then this HR role is made for you!

In this exciting role, you will be part of an existing team in Concord (NC) where experienced co-workers come together to deliver on business needs. Kanthal, part of Alleima Group, is a world-leading brand for products and services in the areas of industrial heating technology and resistance material. We develop innovative solutions in creative partnerships with our customers, and with a strong commitment to reduce the environmental impact. With skilled people and pioneering technology, we support some of the world’s most exciting and biggest projects. Find out more at www.kanthal.com. 

Your Role: 

As a P&C Manager and part of the management team, you will play a crucial role in supporting management and employees at our Concord, North Carolina site, which consists of approximately 40 people in management, office, and shop roles. You will also support our US sales organization and be responsible for the office admin according to accesses to site, visitors, employee events and other related tasks.

You will report directly to the Production Unit Manager with a dotted line to Head of People & Culture Manager located in Sweden.

Working as P&C Manager in the organization includes mainly operational but also strategic HR work. You will in your role, be responsible for driving all HR processes locally, developing and implementing the organization´s human resource strategy so that the organization attracts, manages, develops, and retains the employees to achieve its current and future business objectives. As we are on a growth journey, you will also work with integration of our company culture to adapt to future needs.

You will also be a key player in the wider HR community mainly in the Business Unit to safeguard and drive solutions within the HR area.

About You: 

We are looking for someone with passion for people and enjoy supporting the business. You have preferably an academic background within HR, minimum a bachelor’s degree or equivalent knowledge gained through solid work experience, and most important – an extensive working career minimum 5 years of experience from a HR position within manufacturing with both office and shop employees. Must have skills with compliance and labor law, particularly in North Carolina, USA.

Experience as a site manager is an advantage.

To be successful in the role, your enjoy working with people and  have a working knowledge of HR legal and regulatory compliance, and a strong ability to drive change initiatives and HR processes You  have good  business mindset, and know how to form and implement strategies. You enjoy being part of global HR project when needed.

You must possess a calm and positive attitude, be confident and have high integrity. We expect you to be a team player with the ability to collaborate and communicate (both in writing and interpersonally) with people from different settings and organizational levels. You enjoy acting in an ever-changing environment, where your flexibility and ability to solve problems with a structural mindset with end result in focus are utilized.

As we act in a global setting, you must be fluent in English, verbally and in writing.

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States for Alleima at the time of hire and must not require employer sponsorship for employment authorization now or in the future.

What You Can Expect from Us:

A commitment to safety, promoting a zero-accident environment. 

Kanthal offers compensation package for Benefits and 401(k), paid time off program, and paid holidays. A supportive and inclusive work environment where every individual is recognized and valued. Opportunities for growth and development within an industry that never stands still. 

Additional Information:

Full time onsite in PU Concord 

Daytime working hours

If you are interested in applying for the HR Manager Role at our Concord site. Please apply at www.kanthal.com/jobs or www.alleima.com/jobs.   No later than November 8, 2026

We will start to interview qualified candidates as soon as possible so please don´t wait to send in your application to the last day.

For questions about the position:

Bruce Dionne

Production Unit Manager – Concord

Recruiting Manager

Phone: +1 (980) 262-1045

Equal Employment Opportunity

Alleima is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants and employees and do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

At Alleima, we believe diverse perspectives, experiences, and backgrounds make us stronger. We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where people are respected, supported, and empowered to contribute, grow, and succeed.

Alleima is also committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities throughout the recruitment and employment process. If you require a reasonable accommodation or adjustment to participate in the application or interview process