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HR Lead About the Role Compare Foods is a family-owned independent grocery operation serving Fayetteville and Spring Lake with two stores and over 80 employees. We are building a professionally managed, scalable company, and our people are central to that. The HR Lead owns the full employee life cycle across both stores: hiring, onboarding, policy, employee relations, compliance, and development. This is a hands-on role that includes time on the sales floor. To succeed in this position, you'll need excellent communication and critical thinking skills, and you'll be willing to lend a hand with other ad hoc tasks our team needs help with. HR Lead Responsibilities Own the full employee life cycle across multiple stores, including hiring, onboarding, policy, employee relations, compliance, and development Work alongside recruiters, both external and internal, to ensure best hiring practices Assist with administrative duties such as scheduling interviews and meetings Serve as the first point of contact for the human resources department Answer telephone calls and email inquiries from both internal and external parties Other duties as assigned Employee Relations and Discipline Serve as a trusted point of contact for employees across both stores on workplace questions, concerns, and conflicts Address and help resolve employee relations issues fairly, consistently, and with appropriate confidentiality Support managers in documenting performance concerns and administering corrective action, including warnings Maintain accurate records of disciplinary actions and related communications Recruiting and Onboarding Work alongside recruiters, both external and internal, to attract and hire qualified candidates and ensure best hiring practices Schedule interviews and meetings and coordinate the hiring process with store managers Assist in new employee orientation by creating onboarding packets and answering questions regarding key tenets of employment Ensure new hires have the information and support they need to get started successfully Compliance and Records Maintain employee documentation and records, including hiring information, warnings, and sick and vacation leave Apply knowledge of HR best practices and labor laws to keep both stores compliant Keep employee files organized, accurate, and securely stored Payroll, Timekeeping, and Benefits Track payment records and process payroll, both checks and direct deposits Monitor timekeeping and attendance records, including sick and vacation leave Answer employee questions regarding pay, time records, and benefits Policies, Training, and Development Update company policies to ensure legal compliance Communicate policies and policy changes clearly to employees and managers Support training and development efforts that help employees grow within the company Training and Development Keep the employee handbook, SOPs, and job descriptions current and bilingual Coordinate training programs, including manager-in-training, Store Director onboarding, and our 12-month Assistant Store Manager trainee program Run the performance review cycle and help managers hold regular one-on-ones HR Lead Requirements Required 3+ years of hands-on HR experience, including recruiting, employee relations, and compliance Working knowledge of federal and North Carolina employment law, I-9/E-Verify, and wage-and-hour rules Proven ability to handle sensitive matters with discretion and document them thoroughly Comfortable with HRIS, timekeeping, and payroll systems, plus Excel or Google Sheets Organized, punctual, and able to manage many open items across two locations Valid driver's license Willingness to work hands-on, including time on the sales floor Excellent communication and critical thinking skills, and a team-player attitude Preferred BA/BS in human resources or a similar field