About Durst & Vanguard
Durst Image Technology US LLC and Vanguard Digital Printing Systems are leaders in industrial digital printing technology, delivering advanced UV inkjet solutions for signage, decor, packaging, and industrial applications. In North America, our teams operate with a growth mindset-combining technical excellence, strong customer focus, and a commitment to execution.
Position Overview
The HR Manager is part of the North American corporate team on-site supporting the Lawrenceville, GA operation. This role works closely with local leaders and employees while partnering with a centralized HR team based in Rochester, NY.
This position is designed for an HR professional who is strong in execution, comfortable handling employee-facing issues, and ready to grow into broader leadership responsibility over time. The role supports a primarily service- and sales-driven employee population, with exposure to operational and manufacturing environments.
What You'll Do
- Serve as the on-site HR point of contact for the Lawrenceville location, supporting employees and managers across service, sales, operations, and corporate functions
- Partner with the Director of HR and the centralized HR team on policies, guidance, and escalated matters
- Handle day-to-day employee relations matters, including performance management support, investigations, and corrective action
- Coach managers on basic people leadership skills, feedback, and accountability
- Support full-cycle recruiting for exempt and non-exempt roles, with a focus on customer-facing and technical positions
- Assist with onboarding, offboarding, and employee lifecycle processes to ensure consistency and positive employee experience
- Ensure compliance with federal and state (GA) employment laws and internal company policies; coordinate with HR leadership on multi-state or international considerations
- Support compensation administration, performance reviews, and talent development processes
- Help implement HR processes that are practical, consistent, and easy to execute in a service- and sales-oriented environment
What You Bring
- Solid HR generalist experience with exposure to employee relations, recruiting, and compliance
- Experience supporting service and/or sales organizations in a fast-paced environment
- Comfort working in a growing organization where structure continues to evolve
- Manufacturing or operational exposure is a plus, but not required
- Courage to handle difficult conversations professionally and escalate appropriately when needed
- Strong judgment, integrity, and follow-through
- Willingness to work onsite and engage directly with employees and managers
Qualifications
Required
- 4-8 years of progressive HR generalist experience
- Working knowledge of employee relations, performance management, recruiting, and HR compliance
- Experience supporting service- and/or sales-oriented teams in a fast-paced environment
- Ability to handle employee issues with professionalism, discretion, and sound judgment
- Strong communication skills and comfort working directly with managers and employees
- Willingness to work onsite in Lawrenceville, GA
Preferred
- Experience in a startup, scale-up, or evolving organization
- Exposure to manufacturing or operational environments
- Familiarity with multi-state employment considerations
- Experience working with an HRIS and standard HR reporting tools
- HR certification (PHR, SHRM-CP) or equivalent practical experience
Education
- Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience preferred
Why This Role at Durst / Vanguard
This is a strong growth opportunity for an HR professional looking to expand responsibility in a stable, respected organization with a hands-on culture. You will gain exposure to senior HR leadership, support a visible location, and build experience that can scale with the business.
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Durst Image Technology
$70,000 - $90,000/annually - Total compensation includes base salary, annual bonus opportunity, and overtime. Also: 401k with match, medical/dental/vision group benefits, life insurance and disability coverage.
Feb 07, 2026