HR/Safety Manager

Job Summary

We, at Leggett & Platt Flooring Products, are seeking an HR/Safety Manager in Salisbury, NC. The position involves managing HR and Safety functions for a facility with up to 70 employees.

About the Role

The HR/Safety Manager will oversee talent acquisition, onboarding, leave administration, benefits, and compliance. They will also lead safety initiatives, investigate incidents, and develop emergency preparedness plans.

Responsibilities

• Manage full-cycle talent acquisition and onboarding, including job postings, interviews, offers, orientation, and required training.
• Serve as on-site HR business partner to leaders, providing guidance on policy interpretation, documentation, performance management, employee relations, investigations, and corrective action.
• Administer leave, absence, and benefits programs (FMLA, ADA, STD/LTD, Workers’ Compensation, benefits enrollment/changes), supporting employees and resolving related issues.
• Lead offboarding activities, including exit interviews, documentation, and coordination of final pay and benefits.
• Maintain HR compliance and accurate recordkeeping (EEO, wage & hour, I-9/E-Verify, OSHA, personnel files), supporting audits and reporting.
• Manage HRIS and timekeeping data; partner with payroll to ensure accurate processing, attendance tracking, and resolution of inquiries.
• Track and analyze HR metrics (turnover, absenteeism, staffing, training completion) and recommend actions to support operational goals and retention.
• Lead employee engagement initiatives, site communications, recognition, and events to reinforce a positive and inclusive workplace culture.
• Manage relationships with temporary staffing agencies, including onboarding, performance, attendance, safety, and conduct expectations.
• Lead risk assessments, job hazard analyses (JHAs), lockout/tagout reviews, and routine safety audits to reduce workplace risk.
• Investigate incidents and near-misses and perform root cause analysis, driving corrective and preventive actions through to closure.
• Develop, maintain, and test emergency preparedness and response plans; coordinate response activities as needed.
• Deliver safety training, toolbox talks, and site-wide awareness campaigns to strengthen EHS culture.
• Lead safety committees and cross-functional teams to implement EHS initiatives and drive engagement.
• Maintain OSHA recordkeeping and reporting, ensuring accurate, timely documentation and submissions.

Requirements

• Strong working knowledge of human resources laws and regulations and occupational health & safety legislation and applicable federal, state, and local requirements.
• Strong decision-making and problem-solving skills, with the ability to prioritize effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to influence and engage employees at all organizational levels, building partnership and accountability.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; comfortable presenting to frontline teams and leadership.
• Strong attention to detail and documentation accuracy.
• Calm, effective approach under pressure, including during emergency situations.
• Demonstrated proactive mindset; anticipates risk, raises issues early, and drives preventive actions before problems occur.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Management, Human Resources, Occupational Health & Safety, or a related field (preferred)
• Professional certifications such as SHRM, PHR, MESH, CIH, CSP, or equivalent credentials (preferred)
• Prior experience in manufacturing environment (preferred)

Benefits

Leggett & Platt Flooring Products offers competitive compensation and benefits, including paid time off, health insurance, retirement plans, and more.

Pay

Compensation is commensurate with experience.

Schedule

Full-time position.

Company Information

Leggett & Platt Flooring Products is the largest manufacturer of carpet cushion and hard surface underlayment in the United States. Our Flooring businesses manufacture and distribute foam, rubber, and fiber-based flooring underlayment for residential and commercial use. Our flooring underlayment products provide support, cushioning, and noise reduction under virtually any finished flooring material in your home or business.

Our Values

Put People First: Safety and care of each other, learning and development, and creating an inclusive environment of mutual respect, empathy, and belonging. Do the Right Thing: Honesty and integrity, delivering the results the right way, taking pride in our work, and speaking the truth – good or bad. Do Great Work…Together: Engage without hierarchy, collaborate as a team, embrace challenges, and work for the good of all of us. Take Ownership and Raise the Bar: Responsibility to add value and make a difference, challenge the status quo and biases to make things better, foster innovative and creative solutions to drive impact, and explore new perspectives and embrace change.

Equal Employment Opportunity/Veteran/Disability Employer

We are committed to fostering an inclusive and equitable workplace where everyone has the opportunity to reach their full potential. We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applications from all qualified candidates regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.