HR Safety Manager Trainee

Insteel Industries, Inc; Saint Joseph (MO); On-site; USD 60,000 - 82,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401(k) with match

Stock purchase plan

Tuition reimbursement assistance

Employee Assistance Plan (EAP)

Job summary

Insteel Industries seeks a Human Resources Safety Manager Trainee to develop into a full HR and Safety leader at a plant location. The program emphasizes hands-on experience, learning federal and state HR laws, recruiting, payroll, benefits, safety, and reporting.

The role provides on-the-job training with progression toward a formal HR/Safety Manager position as opportunities arise, with ALARA goals and strong emphasis on zero harm in daily operations.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of HR functions and related federal and state laws.
• Ability to generate business related communications.
• Associate degree and HR internship experience or participation in professional organizations.

Responsibilities

• Administers the recruiting process under the direction of the plant HRSM.
• Sources to develop an applicant pool using effective strategies.
• Manages an accessible application process for candidates.
• Manages timekeeping within UKG system for plant location.
• Ensures timely and accurate payroll changes for plant location.

Skills

HR knowledge

Communication skills

Payroll knowledge

Education

Associate degree

HR internship experience

Job description

Are you a Human Resources professional ready to take the next step in your career? Are you looking for an opportunity to expand your HR expertise, develop your safety leadership skills, and grow into a key management role?

Join an established, publicly traded industry leader with a strong history of success and an exciting future ahead. Our HR Safety Manager Trainee opportunity is designed for a motivated professional who wants hands‑on experience, meaningful responsibility, and the opportunity to develop into a well‑rounded HR and Safety leader.

About Us

Insteel Industries, established in 1953, started from humble beginnings, embraces strong values, and has its Home Office in Mount Airy, NC. We are the nation's largest manufacturer of steel wire reinforcing products for concrete construction applications. We manufacture and market prestressed concrete (PC) strand and welded wire reinforcement, including engineered structural mesh, concrete pipe reinforcement, and standard welded wire reinforcement for concrete reinforcement applications. The company operates ten manufacturing facilities in eight states.

About You

The person we are looking for participates in various training activities with the expectation of learning Human Resources operations and processes quickly while contributing to the overall success of the plant and the company. This is a developmental opportunity meant to grow an individual’s skills through on‑job training and over time, taking on more significant leadership responsibilities with the goal of filling a Human Resources/Safety Manager (HRSM) role in a plant location when fully trained and a position becomes available. Learning objectives will be reviewed every six months. Works daily to ensure assigned areas of responsibility are working at risk lowered to As Low As Reasonably Achievable (ALARA) specifically in an effort to achieve ZERO HARM.

Position Snapshot

An HR Safety Manager Trainee is commonly expected to have basic knowledge of Human Resources functions including Federal and State Laws pertaining to Human Resources for the state they are located in. Your development will include the following areas for HR and Safety: Recruiting, Orientation/Integration, Employee Relations, Benefits, Training and Development, Compensation, Safety, Management Reports, Compliance, Payroll Administration.

Responsibilities

• Administers the recruiting process under the direction of the plant HRSM
• Sources to develop an applicant pool using effective strategies and creativity where needed
• Administers an application process that is simple and easily accessible for candidates to apply in a way that meets a candidate’s schedule
• Manages timekeeping within UKG system for plant location
• Ensures timely and accurate maintenance of payroll changes for plant location

Requirements and Education

• Professional, technical or administrative training; knowledge of Human Resources functions and related federal and state laws
• Ability to generate business related communications
• Associate’s degree and experience gained during a Human Resources internship or professional organization participation
• Knowledge of payroll processes are preferred
• An equivalent combination of education and work-related experience may be acceptable

For your hard work, you receive:

• Competitive base pay
• Bonus eligibility based on organizational performance
• Paid time off including holidays and vacation
• Excellent benefits to include medical, dental, vision, company paid life/short-term disability/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)

For your hard work, you receive:

• Opportunity for professional growth
• Paid time off including holidays and vacation
• Excellent benefits to include medical, dental, vision, company paid life/short-term disability/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.