HR/Safety Manager

About the role

We, at Leggett & Platt Flooring Products, are searching for an HR/Safety Manager in Salisbury, NC. The HR/Safety Manager will manage the full HR and Safety functions for the Salisbury, NC manufacturing facility with a headcount of up to 70 employees. The role involves working closely with the Branch Manager, HR Director, and corporate Safety Manager to ensure compliance with Corporate and Branch policies and procedures and that operational HR and safety needs are satisfied.

Responsibilities

• Manage full-cycle talent acquisition and onboarding, including job postings, sourcing, 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.
• Other duties as assigned.

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.

Preferred 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.
• Prior experience in manufacturing environment.

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