Sr. Human Resources Manager - VinFast Manufacturing

Job Summary

Senior Human Resources Manager serves as the on-the-ground HR leader for Vin Fast Manufacturing’s new electric vehicle manufacturing facility in Raleigh, North Carolina. This is a foundational role responsible for building the HR function from the ground up—establishing policies, processes, compliance frameworks, and an employee handbook tailored to North Carolina employment law and manufacturing operations. The position reports to a future HR Director and receives interim guidance from Vin Fast’s Global HR team.

The role requires deep expertise in North Carolina HR regulatory requirements, hands‑on experience standing up payroll and HR operations for new manufacturing entities, and the judgment to navigate the unique challenges of a high‑growth, globally backed startup environment.

• Serve as the subject matter expert on North Carolina employment law and ensure all HR policies, practices, and documentation comply with NC‑specific statutes and regulations, including the NC Wage and Hour Act, NC Workers' Compensation Act, NC OSHA (OSH Act), NC Retaliatory Employment Discrimination Act (REDA), and applicable local ordinances.
• Monitor and interpret changes in North Carolina and federal employment legislation (FLSA, FMLA, ADA, Title VII, WARN Act) and proactively update policies to maintain compliance.
• Serve as primary liaison with the North Carolina Department of Labor, NC Division of Employment Security (DES), and other state regulatory agencies as required.
• Develop and implement mandatory workplace postings, new hire documentation, and separation procedures in accordance with NC requirements.
• Manage state‑specific reporting obligations including NC New Hire Reporting, EEO‑1 reporting, and OSHA 300 log maintenance for the manufacturing facility.

• Author and maintain a comprehensive employee handbook for the Vin Fast Manufacturing North Carolina entity, ensuring alignment with both NC state law and Vin Fast global policies.
• Draft policies covering employment classifications, at‑will employment provisions, anti‑harassment and discrimination, workplace safety, attendance, leave of absence (FMLA, ADA interactive process, NC‑specific leave provisions), drug and alcohol testing, disciplinary procedures, and termination protocols.
• Develop manufacturing‑specific policies including shift scheduling, overtime management, personal protective equipment (PPE), workplace injury reporting, and return‑to‑work programs.
• Establish onboarding and orientation programs tailored to manufacturing operations, including safety training, benefits enrollment, and compliance acknowledgments.
• Ensure the handbook is reviewed by legal counsel, updated annually, and distributed to all employees with documented acknowledgment.

• Lead the establishment of the payroll function for the Vin Fast Manufacturing North Carolina entity, including vendor selection, system implementation, and process design.
• Ensure accurate and timely processing of payroll for all manufacturing employees, including hourly, salaried, and shift‑differential compensation structures.
• Manage NC state tax withholding, unemployment insurance (SUTA) registration with NC DES, and federal payroll tax compliance (FICA, FUTA, W‑2 reporting).
• Administer garnishments, child support orders, and tax levies in compliance with NC garnishment statutes and federal law.
• Coordinate with Finance and Accounting on payroll journal entries, labor cost allocation, and manufacturing cost center reporting.
• Oversee benefits administration including enrollment, changes, and COBRA compliance; partner with corporate benefits team on plan design and carrier management.

• Partner with plant leadership on workforce planning, staffing models, and headcount forecasting to support manufacturing ramp‑up timelines.
• Lead talent acquisition efforts for manufacturing roles including production operators, technicians, quality inspectors, maintenance staff, and supervisory positions.
• Manage employee…