Human Resources Safety Manager

Position Snapshot The successful candidate is an experienced people person. They care about the safety and success of their team. They are good at conflict management; collaboration; driving for results; finding efficiencies; have leadership courage; are exceptional at listening; and possess high levels of integrity and trust. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Recruiting: Administer the recruiting process under the direction of the General Manager and Home Office Human ResourcesSource qualified candidates to develop an applicant poolOrganize and facilitate internal job fairs and participate in external career events as neededCoordinate with employment agencies to fill seasonal/temporary employment needsFacilitate the hiring team, schedules candidates and tracks applicant progressEnsure the recruitment process follows Federal and State laws, as well as company policies and procedures Orientation/Integration: Schedule and facilitate new hire integration program in compliance with company procedures and policies. Ensure program is administered consistently and collaborates with the General Manager and the management team to effectively orient, integrate, and retain new hiresTracks new hire progress and gathers feedback at 30-, 60-, and 90-day intervals, using feedback to improve the process Employee Relations: Collaborate with General Manager and management team to develop a strong culture of direct relationships where employees prefer a direct relationship with Insteel and reject the interjection of an external labor unionMaintain a presence on the plant floor to ensure regular interaction and engagement with employeesDevelop a positive relationship with employees and serve as an advocate for decisions and practices that are in the mutually best interest of employees and the CompanyPositively represent plant management and Home Office decisions and practicesBecome knowledgeable with and facilitate the roll-out of benefits, policies, and proceduresCommunicate regularly with General Manager and Home Office HR group to ensure awareness of employee issues and concerns, especially those impacting the plant and employee moraleAdminister and monitor recognition efforts to ensure timeliness and consistencyProvide coaching to management on employee performance issues and documentationMake recommendations for retention initiatives Benefits: Communicate benefit package to employees and provide access to assistance when issues ariseProvide feedback to Home Office and suggest improvementsCoordinate annual enrollment meetings and new employee benefits enrollmentTrack vacation eligibility Training and Development: Maintain documentation and tracks employee training and progress through Pay-for-Skills programContinually review training documentation for effectiveness and consistencyWork closely with the Home Office HR group to identify and deliver effective training and development for all employees in the location Compensation: Administer the Pay-for-Skills program by ensuring adequate documentation is maintained and employees progress through the systemCollaborate with the General Manager and Production Supervisors to eliminate roadblocks to employee skill development and progress through the Pay-for-Skill program Safety: Partner with the General Manager and management team to create a strong culture of Safe Operations With Zero Harm through effective training and consistent application of the tools and processesAlong with General Manager and management team, monitor work practices to ensure a high degree of accountability and commitment to Safe Operations with Zero HarmEnsure safety records and logs follow Company and OSHA requirementsDeliver annual safety training for hourly and management personnel and maintain training recordsCoordinate with management to investigate safety incidents and manage workers’ compensation claimsParticipate in workers’ compensation hearings and provide documentationConduct and track risk assessments and safety behavior audits. Management Reports:Prepare Human Resources management reportsAnalyze key Human Resources data and present findings and recommendations to management Compliance: Is knowledgeable of federal and state employment laws, as well as company policies and procedures, to ensure compliance with employment actionsProvide timely and accurate responses to SOX requirements and make General Manager/Home Office aware of non-compliance issues and concernsResponsible for annual review of policies and employment laws with management teamEnsure required employment legal posters are up-to-date and posted in common areas Payroll Administration: Weekly submission of payroll changes and hours worked to the Home Office, with accuracy being key. Requirements and Education: Extensive professional, technical or administrative training (Bachelor's degree); broad knowledge of Human Resources and Business Management. Will consider an equivalent combination of education and work-related experienceMinimum of 3 or more years’ work-related experience is required, including working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and OutlookProfessional HR certification is a plus, but not requiredOSHA certification is a plus, but not requiredManufacturing experience is preferred Job Type: Full-time For your hard work, you receive: Competitive base pay with bonus eligibility based on company performanceOpportunity for professional growthPaid time off including holidays and vacationExcellent benefits to include medical, dental, vision, company paid life/short-termdisability/long-term disability insurance, flexible spending accounts (FSA), health savings account (HSA), 401(k) with match, company paid tele-health, stock purchase plan, tuition reimbursement assistance, and Employee Assistance Plan (EAP) These duties may be modified or changed at any time at the sole discretion of management either orally or in writing. The above statements are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of this position. All employees may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed. INSTEEL is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex including sexual orientation and gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. If you are qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you have the right to request an accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access our career center as a result of your disability. To request accommodation, contact a Human Resources Representative. Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to consider applicants residing in locations outside the US requiring Visa sponsorship at this time. About the Company: Insteel Industries is the nation’s largest manufacturer of steel wire reinforcing products for concrete construction, including prestressed concrete strand and welded wire reinforcement such as engineered structural mesh and concrete pipe reinforcement. Founded in 1953 and headquartered in Mount Airy, NC, Insteel operates 11 manufacturing plants across the U.S. and has a dedicated engineering services division. As a publicly traded company, our goal is to be the supplier of choice by delivering superior value to our customers. Learn more at insteel.com/careers. Fraud Prevention Notice: Please note that Insteel Industries will never ask applicants to purchase equipment, send money, or provide payment information at any point in the hiring process. We may request certain personal information only after an official offer has been extended and the background check and drug screen have been successfully completed. If you receive a request for sensitive information or payment before these steps, it is not from our company. To protect yourself, please report any suspicious activity to our HR team by calling us at (336) 786-2141. Powered by JazzHR YnQOPXBGBZ