Vulcan Elements

People Partner

Vulcan Elements

Research Triangle ParkPosted Jul 28, 2026
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Job description

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.