Human Resources Safety Manager

Insteel Industries•Mount Airy, NC

24d

About The Position

The Human Resources Safety Manager administers recruiting, onboarding, employee relations, benefits, training and development, compensation programs, safety, compliance, reporting, and payroll administration at a manufacturing location. The role partners with the General Manager, management team, and Home Office Human Resources to support employees, maintain compliance, strengthen engagement, and promote Safe Operations With Zero Harm. The position also analyzes HR data and makes recommendations to management. Duties may be modified or expanded at management’s discretion.

Requirements

Extensive professional, technical, or administrative training; a bachelor’s degree is specified, with an equivalent combination of education and work-related experience considered.
Broad knowledge of Human Resources and Business Management.
At least 3 years of work-related experience.
Working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
Authorization to work for any employer in the United States; the employer cannot consider applicants residing outside the U.S. who require visa sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

Professional HR certification.
OSHA certification.
Manufacturing experience.

Responsibilities

Administer recruiting under the direction of the General Manager and Home Office Human Resources; source candidates, organize job fairs, coordinate with employment agencies, facilitate hiring, and track applicant progress.
Ensure recruiting practices comply with federal and state laws and company policies and procedures.
Schedule and facilitate new-hire integration, track progress, gather feedback at 30-, 60-, and 90-day intervals, and use feedback to improve the process.
Collaborate with management to foster direct employee relationships, maintain a presence on the plant floor, engage with employees, and advocate for practices in the mutual best interest of employees and the Company.
Communicate and facilitate the rollout of benefits, policies, and procedures; keep the General Manager and Home Office HR informed of employee concerns and morale issues.
Administer recognition efforts, coach managers on performance issues and documentation, and recommend retention initiatives.
Explain benefits to employees, coordinate annual and new-hire enrollment, provide assistance with benefit issues, provide feedback to Home Office, and track vacation eligibility.
Maintain training documentation and employee progress in the Pay-for-Skills program; review training materials and work with Home Office HR to identify and deliver training and development.
Administer the Pay-for-Skills program and collaborate with the General Manager and Production Supervisors to address barriers to employee skill development and progress.
Partner with management to build a safety culture through training, consistent application of safety processes, and monitoring of work practices and accountability.
Maintain safety records and logs in accordance with company and OSHA requirements; deliver annual safety training and maintain training records.
Coordinate safety incident investigations and workers’ compensation claims, participate in workers’ compensation hearings, and provide documentation.
Conduct and track risk assessments and safety behavior audits.
Prepare HR management reports, analyze HR data, and present findings and recommendations to management.
Maintain knowledge of employment laws and company policies, support compliance, respond accurately and promptly to SOX requirements, and raise non-compliance concerns.
Conduct an annual review of policies and employment laws with the management team and ensure required employment posters are current and posted in common areas.
Submit payroll changes and hours worked to Home Office weekly, ensuring accuracy.