Human Resources Specialist - Manufacturing HQ (Norton, VA)
Norton, VA
Full Time
Administrative
Mid Level
Human Resources Specialist
Location: Norton (Wise), Virginia – Manufacturing Headquarters
Salary Range: $55,000 - $65,000 (Based on experience and skills)
Bonus: Eligible
Company Overview
Join Wrap Technologies (Nasdaq: WRAP) and help redefine the future of public safety.
We're a global leader in advanced solutions that combine cutting-edge technology, training, and services to meet the evolving challenges facing modern law enforcement. Our mission is to equip agencies to protect the communities they serve – fostering trust, strengthening relationships, and delivering safer outcomes.
Work at Wrap is fast-paced and challenging, but incredibly meaningful. We’re solving some of the most significant challenges in public safety. We’re building a team of people with talent to make things happen, take pride and own their amazing work, and work hard every day to drive real change.
Wrap offers:
Position Overview
The function of the Human Resources Manager is to oversee all aspects of employee management within a company, acting as the liaison between the organization’s management and employees to maintain a positive and productive work environment. This role partners closely with manufacturing leadership and employees to ensure compliance with labor laws, support workforce development, and foster a safe, productive, and positive workplace culture. The ideal candidate has hands-on HR experience in manufacturing or industrial settings and is comfortable balancing employee relations, compliance, and operational support.
What We’re Looking For:
Wrap is seeking a team member who thrives in high-growth, fast-moving environments. An ideal candidate would be willing to put in the work, roll up their sleeves, and support mission-critical initiatives. A confident and bold contributor who isn't afraid to take risks. A dynamic individual who can adapt, inspire, and make an impact.
Culture Fit:
Trust is paramount to working with this team. We understand that humans make mistakes, and we’re not looking for perfect execution. What we value most is fast and honest communication – whether it’s good news or bad. The adage, “bad news doesn’t get better with time,” applies here. If trust is broken, it’ll be difficult to repair in this team.
Key Responsibilities:
Skills & Qualifications
This is an onsite role reporting to Wrap’s Norton Manufacturing Headquarters with infrequent travel to offsite locations as needed.
Benefits:
You will be entitled to participate in any employee benefit plan, program or policy that is made generally available to other full-time employees of the Company, subject to the eligibility requirements and terms of the applicable documents governing such plan, program or policy. The continuation, modification or termination of each plan, program or policy will be at the sole discretion of the Company. Additional information will be provided to you regarding these benefits. Currently offered benefits include:
You may be eligible for a discretionary bonus, the amount of which will be determined at the Company's sole discretion based on your individual performance, company performance, and other factors deemed relevant, and will be paid at the Company's discretion.
Location: Norton (Wise), Virginia – Manufacturing Headquarters
Salary Range: $55,000 - $65,000 (Based on experience and skills)
Bonus: Eligible
Company Overview
Join Wrap Technologies (Nasdaq: WRAP) and help redefine the future of public safety.
We're a global leader in advanced solutions that combine cutting-edge technology, training, and services to meet the evolving challenges facing modern law enforcement. Our mission is to equip agencies to protect the communities they serve – fostering trust, strengthening relationships, and delivering safer outcomes.
Work at Wrap is fast-paced and challenging, but incredibly meaningful. We’re solving some of the most significant challenges in public safety. We’re building a team of people with talent to make things happen, take pride and own their amazing work, and work hard every day to drive real change.
Wrap offers:
- Flexible vacation policy
- Sick time & company-paid holidays
- Comprehensive healthcare benefits
- 401(k) with company matching
- Remote work flexibility
- Professional development stipend
- Mission-driven work environment supporting public safety and social impact
Position Overview
The function of the Human Resources Manager is to oversee all aspects of employee management within a company, acting as the liaison between the organization’s management and employees to maintain a positive and productive work environment. This role partners closely with manufacturing leadership and employees to ensure compliance with labor laws, support workforce development, and foster a safe, productive, and positive workplace culture. The ideal candidate has hands-on HR experience in manufacturing or industrial settings and is comfortable balancing employee relations, compliance, and operational support.
What We’re Looking For:
Wrap is seeking a team member who thrives in high-growth, fast-moving environments. An ideal candidate would be willing to put in the work, roll up their sleeves, and support mission-critical initiatives. A confident and bold contributor who isn't afraid to take risks. A dynamic individual who can adapt, inspire, and make an impact.
Culture Fit:
Trust is paramount to working with this team. We understand that humans make mistakes, and we’re not looking for perfect execution. What we value most is fast and honest communication – whether it’s good news or bad. The adage, “bad news doesn’t get better with time,” applies here. If trust is broken, it’ll be difficult to repair in this team.
Key Responsibilities:
- Employee Relations
- Serve as a primary point of contact for employee HR questions and concerns
- Assist in resolving employee relations issues, including investigations and corrective actions, and escalate concerns as necessary
- Support performance management processes, including coaching and documentation
- Promote a positive and respectful workplace culture
- Recruiting and Onboarding
- Partner with hiring managers on recruiting, including job postings, facilitating interviews, and working with hiring managers to hire qualified candidates
- Conduct new hire orientation and ensure a seamless onboarding process including background checks
- Maintain and update employee records, ensuring compliance with company policies and legal requirements
- Compliance and Administration
- Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws (e.g., FLSA, OSHA, EEOC)
- Administer company policies and procedures and update when necessary
- Compensation, Benefits and Payroll
- Coordinate benefits administration, including new hire enrollment, changes, and employee inquiries
- Communicate and facilitate open enrollment for all benefit lines each year
- Work with the broker to balance benefit programs in the best interest of the employees while maintaining reasonable costs to the company
- Assist with payroll preparation and address employee payroll concerns
- Support timekeeping and attendance tracking
- Safety and Manufacturing Support
- Partner with safety and operations teams to support workplace safety initiatives
- Participation in the Safety Committee
- Assist with incident reporting and follow-up including any worker’s comp cases, follow up and partner with manufacturing regarding work comp cases including plans for employees to return to work
- Understand the manufacturing operations to provide effective HR support on the floor
- Training and Development
- Facilitate training and professional development programs including required safety training and skills development
- Maintain training records as needed
Skills & Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business or a related field (or equivalent experience).
- Proven experience as an HR Generalist, or similar role
- Experience working with an hourly workforce and shift based operations
- Strong knowledge of HR principles, labor laws, and best practices
- Excellent organizational, multitasking, and problem-solving skills
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and HR software tools
- Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Ability to act with integrity, professionalism, confidentiality, and exercise discretion in all HR matters
- HR certification (e.g., SHRM-CP, PHR) is a plus.
This is an onsite role reporting to Wrap’s Norton Manufacturing Headquarters with infrequent travel to offsite locations as needed.
- Manufacturing Headquarters – Norton (Wise), Virginia
- Other Locations (as needed):
- Miami, FL (Corporate HQ)
- Washington D.C. Metro Area
- Additional offices & key operational sites based on business needs
Benefits:
You will be entitled to participate in any employee benefit plan, program or policy that is made generally available to other full-time employees of the Company, subject to the eligibility requirements and terms of the applicable documents governing such plan, program or policy. The continuation, modification or termination of each plan, program or policy will be at the sole discretion of the Company. Additional information will be provided to you regarding these benefits. Currently offered benefits include:
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Paid time off
- Sick leave
- Life insurance
- Short-term and long-term disability insurance
- Wrap 401K plan
You may be eligible for a discretionary bonus, the amount of which will be determined at the Company's sole discretion based on your individual performance, company performance, and other factors deemed relevant, and will be paid at the Company's discretion.
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