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.