Human Resources Manager

Join Safeguard Medical – Where Purpose Meets Innovation

At Safeguard Medical, we're not just shaping the future of emergency medicine—we're saving lives. We combine deep expertise with world-class equipment to empower first responders to act confidently and effectively when every second counts.

Our mission is clear:
To equip and enable responders at every skill level to preserve life in any environment.

Our vision is bold:
To simplify emergency medicine so that all responders have the confidence and tools to intervene when it matters most.

Our purpose is powerful:
To bring together life-saving products and the knowledge of emergency medical skills that preserve life.

From category-leading medical devices to hyper-realistic SIMBODIES simulations, and a presence in key markets around the world, we're building a global movement—one that gives first responders the tools they need to make a difference in the toughest conditions.

If you're driven by impact, inspired by innovation, and ready to grow in a company that's changing lives—this is your moment.

About the Role

We are seeking and experienced and hands-on Human Resources Manager to serve as the senior-most Human Resources leader in the United States for our growing global medical device organization. This role is both strategic and operational, partnering closely with leaders to support business growth while overseeing all core HR functions. Reporting to the CFO, the HR Manager will play a critical role in shaping our people strategy, strengthening employee engagement, and ensuring compliant, effective HR practices. This role will be required to be onsite daily in our Huntersville, NC headquarters.

What You'll Be Doing in This Role

As our HR Manager, you will have broad responsibility across the full employee lifecycle and act as a trusted advisor to leaders and employees.

Key Responsibilities Include:

• Serve as a strategic HR Business Partner to leadership, aligning people initiatives with business goals.
• Lead Performance Management processes, coaching managers on goal setting, feedback, and development.
• Partner on Organizational Design and Workforce Planning to support growth and scalability.
• Manage Employee Relations, including investigations,conflict resolution, and policy interpretation.
• Drive Employee Engagement and Culture initiatives, including surveys and action planning.
• Oversee Compensation programs, including benchmarking, merit cycles, and equitable pay practices.
• Manage Benefits programs (health, welfare, retirement, leaves) and vendor relationships.
• Oversee Payroll Administration, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and compliance.
• Ensure Compliance with U.S. employment laws and support HR policies and documentation within a regulated medical device environment.

You won't just be filling a role—you'll be making a difference. Every decision, every action, every idea you bring to the table helps responders around the world save lives when it matters most.

Is This You?

We're looking for someone who's ready to jump in and make a difference. Could that be you?

Who You Are

• A seasoned HR generalist with broad-based experience across all  facets of Human Resources.
• Comfortable operating as the senior-most HR leader in the U.S.,  with the ability to work autonomously 
• A strong communicator and coach who builds trust with leaders and employees alike.
• Equally effective at strategy and hands-on execution in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
• 7+ years of progressive HR experience, preferably in a regulated industry (medical device or life sciences, or similar).
• Demonstrated experience as an HR business partner supporting managers and executive leadership.
• Strong working knowledge of employee relations, compensation, benefits, and payroll.
• Experience supporting global or multi-location workforces preferred.
• Experience supporting a production team preferred
• Must have strong working knowledge of employment laws and HR compliance requirements.
• Experience with Paylocity as HRIS preferred
• Experience with Glint as a survey platform a plus

Skills & Competencies

• Strong business acumen and ability to balance people strategy with financial and operational considerations.
• Excellent interpersonal, coaching, and communication skills.
• High level of discretion, judgment, and professionalism.
• Hands-on, proactive approach with the ability to operate both strategically and tactically.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Thrives in a transformational environment, emerging business, building best-in-class processes (rather than a caretaker for mature, fully developed systems)
• Ability to interact, challenge and communicate effectively with team members at all levels within the organization
• Ability to work independently or in a team environment with troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
• Self-motivated and self-directed

DNA/ Behaviors required for meeting our strategy

• Ownership; We understand the impact of our decisions and take responsibility for the outcome. We relentlessly pursue success for Safeguard Medical, our customers, our team, and ourselves. 
• Initiative; With a can-do mindset, we courageously take prompt action on what is best for Safeguard, our customer, and our Team. 
• Curiosity; We look to understand the "why", to explore new and better ways of working together to accomplish our goals. We seek diverse viewpoints to improve outcomes. 
• Candor; We have productive and respectful conversations where we authentically share our intent, our needs, and our perspective, to allow us to debate, align and move forward together. 
• Humility; We act selflessly, considering the best interest of Safeguard, the customer, the team and the individual; understanding that we cannot truly succeed if any of these fail. 

We believe in learning from each other, valuing every voice, and creating a space where everyone belongs—regardless of background, identity, or ability.

If you're nodding along, we'd love to hear from you.

Why Safeguard Medical?

This is more than a career move—it's a chance to join a fast-paced, purpose-led company where your work truly matters. You'll be surrounded by passionate people, cutting-edge products, and endless opportunities to grow.

• Be part of a mission-driven organization with global impact
• Work with life-saving technologies and innovative solutions
• Join a collaborative, supportive, and inclusive team
• Build your career in a company that invests in people and progress

What You'll Get in Return

We believe great people deserve great rewards. Here's what we offer to support your wellbeing, growth, and success:

• Comprehensive insurance packages – peace of mind for you and your loved ones with medical, dental, vision and life insurance
• Competitive pay & performance bonus – because your impact deserves recognition
• Retirement support – employer contribution to help secure your future
• Generous time off allowance – time to recharge and enjoy life outside of work
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) – confidential support when you need it most
• Tuition reimbursement & referral programs – invest in your growth and help us grow too

Ready to Make a Difference?

Ready to join our team? We'd love to hear from you. 

Safeguard Medical is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We are committed to a work environment that supports, inspires, and respects all individuals and in which personnel processes are merit-based and applied without discrimination based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. 

Safeguard Medical believes that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is critical to our success as a global company, and we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool. 

This job description is not designed to cover an exhaustive list of duties. Other duties may be assigned and activities may change at any time with or without notice.