People, Culture, & Talent Partner

We're Hiring: People, Culture, and Talent Partner

Do you want real ownership over how people, culture, and talent strategy come to life — not just administer programs, but build them from the ground up?

Location: Elgin, SC

Type of position: Full-time

Schedule: 4-Day Week (4/10, Mon–Thurs 6:30 AM–4:30 PM)

(Warehouse Support) & Remote/Off Fridays (Dictated on Business Needs)

About AMBAC

We've been building power and engine systems since 1910. Today, we serve the world's most demanding industries. As a legacy-rich, employee-owned manufacturer, we're committed to precision, pride in craft, and shared success.

AMBAC International is hiring a People, Culture, and Talent Partner to lead the full HR function at our Elgin, SC facility — from employee relations and compliance to total rewards, talent acquisition, and leadership development. Reporting to the Chief Transformation Officer, this role is central to how we build people, not just parts.

This position offers the opportunity to shape enterprise-wide people strategy while staying hands-on with the employees who bring it to life every day.

Why Join AMBAC?

• Employee-owned and Open Book Managed
• Multi-year winner of Best Places to Work in South Carolina
• 4-day workweek (Fridays remote or off- based on business need)
• People-first, team-focused culture
• Real influence over enterprise people, culture, and talent strategy

What You'll Do

• Own employee relations across the facility — investigations, conflict resolution, and day-to-day guidance for managers and employees
• Build and administer total rewards and compensation programs, including benchmarking and pay structures
• Ensure HR compliance with all federal, state, and local employment regulations
• Lead full-cycle talent acquisition for a fast-paced, high-volume manufacturing workforce
• Design and deliver employee training, onboarding, and leadership development programs
• Champion our Open Book, ESOP culture and help embed business literacy at every level
  Build the HR infrastructure and processes needed to scale as the business grows

Requirements

What You Bring

• 10–15 years of hands-on HR generalist experience 
• Demonstrated depth in HR compliance, employee relations, total rewards/compensation, and talent acquisition
• Manufacturing experience strongly preferred
• Experience designing and delivering employee training programs
• A growth mindset and comfort operating in a fast-paced, high-volume environment
• Genuine interest in employee ownership and open-book management

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Gainshare eligibility 
• Paid time off
• 401(k) with company match
• Health, vision, and dental insurance
• Life, short- and long-term disability insurance
• Employee ownership through our ESOP and long-term career growth