People Partner

Vulcan Elements is manufacturing American rare-earth permanent magnets for a secure, resilient future. With a focus on national security and economic resiliency, we serve critical industries such as defense, aerospace, and automotive powering a high-technology future. Vulcan Elements is building a team of ambitious professionals committed to Mission Focus, Technical Excellence and Transparency.

As a People Partner, you will support the daily People Operations function, working closely with the Director of People.

Contribute to shaping people strategy for our next growth phase

Coach managers on best practices; build trusted relationships across teams

Assist with investigations of complex employee relations issues objectively and thoroughly

Partner with managers and employees to strengthen morale, productivity, and retention

Handle day-to-day HR inquiries (policy, pay, benefits) and support performance management (goals, PIPs, disciplinary actions)

Design, implement, and improve people programs in a high-growth environment

Collaborate on talent calibrations and compensation planning

Support L&D initiatives, including training and career development

Maintain HRIS data and personnel records; ensure compliance

Administer leave (FMLA/ADA/state) and support benefits administration

Track employment law compliance and prepare HR metrics/reports

Support I-9/E-Verify, unemployment claims, and recruiting logistics

Maintain HR policies and handbook documentation

Responsibilities and tasks outlined are not exhaustive and may change as determined by the needs of the business

Qualifications

3+ years as an HR Business Partner or Generalist, ideally with experience in manufacturing or start-up teams

Broad HR exposure: compensation & benefits, compliance, employee relations

Comfortable with hands-on operational work

Strong communicator

Data-driven, detail-oriented, thrives under pressure

Must be a U.S. Person due to required access to U.S. export-controlled information or facilities.