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.