Current Claremont Openings

Human Resources Director

The Human Resources Director leads the people strategy and day-to-day HR operations for Coley Home, a growing furniture manufacturer. This role partners with company leadership and plant teams to attract and retain talent, support a safe and productive workplace, administer consistent policies, and ensure employment practices meet applicable requirements. The director is visible across the office and production floor and balances practical employee support with clear, consistent business processes.

Key Responsibilities:

• HR leadership and planning: Partner with executive and plant leaders on workforce planning, organization needs, staffing priorities, and people-related decisions.
• Recruiting and onboarding: Lead recruiting for hourly production, skilled, administrative, and leadership roles; coordinate selection, offers, background checks where applicable, orientation, and onboarding.
• Recruiting and onboarding: Lead recruiting for hourly production, skilled, administrative, and leadership roles; coordinate selection, offers, background checks where applicable, orientation, and onboarding.
• Employee relations: Advise leaders and employees on workplace concerns, attendance, performance, conduct, conflict, and corrective action. Conduct or oversee impartial investigations, maintain accurate records, and recommend fair, consistent resolutions.
• Policies and compliance: Develop, maintain, and communicate the handbook, HR procedures, and required notices. Monitor compliance with applicable federal and North Carolina employment laws, including wage and hour, leave, discrimination and harassment prevention, recordkeeping, and required reporting.
• Benefits and HR administration: Oversee benefit enrollment and employee support, leave administration, personnel files, and HR systems. Coordinate closely with payroll and the company’s payroll provider to support accurate employee data, timekeeping, and payroll changes
• Performance and development: Build practical processes for performance feedback, goal setting, coaching, training, succession planning, and leadership development.
• Safety and workers’ compensation: Partner with operations on safety communication, incident follow-up, workers’ compensation coordination, return-to-work processes, and required training.
• Culture and communication: Promote respectful, accountable workplace practices across a diverse manufacturing workforce. Communicate clearly with employees and leaders, including employees who may need language support.
• HR metrics and continuous improvement: Track staffing, turnover, attendance, leave, training, and employee-relations trends. Use the data to identify issues and recommend workable improvements.

Qualifications:

• Experience: At least 7 years of progressive human resources experience, including experience advising managers and handling employee relations matters; 3 or more years in a leadership or senior HR role preferred.
• Manufacturing: Experience supporting a manufacturing, distribution, or other hourly workforce strongly preferred.
• Knowledge: Working knowledge of employment practices, wage and hour requirements, benefits, leave administration, investigations, and HR recordkeeping. Ability to interpret requirements and escalate complex legal questions to qualified counsel.
• Leadership: Demonstrated judgment, discretion, fairness, and ability to build trust while holding employees and managers accountable to established standards.
• Communication: Strong written, verbal, listening, and presentation skills; able to communicate effectively with employees and leaders at all levels.
• Technology: Comfort with HRIS, payroll/timekeeping, benefits platforms, and Microsoft Office or comparable tools; experience with Paycor is a plus.
• Education: Bachelor’s degree in human resources, business, or a related field preferred; equivalent relevant experience may be considered. SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, PHR, or SPHR certification is a plus.

Work environment and physical requirements

This position works in both office and active manufacturing environments and requires regular presence on the production floor. The employee must be able to communicate with employees in person and by phone or computer, move throughout the facility, and wear required personal protective equipment in designated areas. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.

Success in the role

• Employees know where to go for timely, respectful HR support, and leaders receive clear, practical guidance.
• Recruiting, onboarding, employee records, benefits, and HR processes are accurate, timely, and consistently administered.
• Workplace concerns are documented and addressed promptly, fairly, and with appropriate confidentiality.
• People practices support safe operations, dependable staffing, employee development, and Coley Home’s business goals.
• Communication: Strong written, verbal, listening, and presentation skills; able to communicate effectively with employees and leaders at all levels.
• Technology: Comfort with HRIS, payroll/timekeeping, benefits platforms, and Microsoft Office or comparable tools; experience with Paycor is a plus.
• Education: Bachelor’s degree in human resources, business, or a related field preferred; equivalent relevant experience may be considered. SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, PHR, or SPHR certification is a plus.

Work environment and physical requirements

Coley Home is an equal opportunity employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to legally protected status, consistent with applicable law. This job description describes the general nature and level of work and is not intended to list every duty or qualification. Responsibilities may change as business needs evolve.

Compensation & Benefits:

• Minimum of five years of experience in upholstery frame development
• Education in AutoCAD, SolidWorks or equivalent software
• Upholstery skills and knowledge is a plus

Location: Plant 1, Claremont, NC

Apply in person at Plant 1 (2377 Penny Road, Claremont, NC 28610) or email your resume to hello@coleyhome.com to apply.

Sewer

We’re looking for a skilled and detail-oriented Sewer to join our manufacturing team. This position is responsible for sewing high-quality upholstery components according to production specifications while maintaining the craftsmanship and quality standards our customers expect.

Key Responsibilities:

• Sew upholstery components, cushions, slipcovers, pillows, and furniture covers
• Read work orders and production documents accurately
• Inspect materials before and during production for defects
• Operate industrial sewing machines safely and efficiently
• Meet daily production goals while maintaining quality workmanship
• Maintain a clean and organized work area

Qualifications:

• Previous industrial sewing experience preferred
• Upholstery or furniture manufacturing experience is a plus
• Strong attention to detail and quality
• Operate industrial sewing machines safely and efficiently
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds

Compensation & Benefits:

• Competitive pay
• Paid Time Off (PTO) and Paid Holidays
• Health Insurance Options
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Career Growth Opportunities

Location: Plant 1, Claremont, NC

Apply in person at Plant 1 (2377 Penny Road, Claremont, NC 28610) or email your resume to hello@coleyhome.com to apply.

Product Development Engineer - Frames

We are seeking an exceptional engineer with upholstery frame design. As a PD Engineer you will have a strong mindset to work within a team environment to assist in the development of new frames along with continuous improvements

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist the Director of Product Development with development of frames and components. Including hardwood plywood frames, hardwood frames, post, feet and bases
• Create frame assembly specs
• Continuous improvements of frames
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• Upholstery frame development experience
• Organized and Detailed
• Strong communication skills and interactive capabilities
• Flexible to work on multiple and varying tasks at the same time
• Ability to interact and influence others in a positive manner
• Willing to work extra hours as required
• Flexible and willing to continue skill development, as well as teach others your skills
• A natural self-starter who follows his tasks to end
• Able to lift at minimum 50lbs
• Standing, walking and stooping extensively throughout the department on a daily basis

Compensation & Benefits:

• Minimum of five years of experience in upholstery frame development
• Education in AutoCAD, SolidWorks or equivalent software
• Upholstery skills and knowledge is a plus

Location: Plant 1, Claremont, NC

Apply in person at Plant 1 (2377 Penny Road, Claremont, NC 28610) or email your resume to hello@coleyhome.com to apply.

Manufacturing Positions

Join our manufacturing team! We're always looking for the best of the best, from cutters to upholsterers!

Location: Claremont, NC

Please send your resume to hello@coleyhome.com to apply.

Want to join our team but don’t see a position perfect for your skill set? Our team is growing fast, and we’re always looking for new additions. Please send your resume and any relevant details to hello@coleyhome.com.