Human Resources Safety Manager

Insteel Industries, Inc; Mount Airy (NC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base pay with bonus eligib

Professional growth opportunities

Paid time off including holidays and 2

Excellent benefits (medical, dental, V

401(k) with match and stock purchase

Tuition reimbursement and EAP

Job summary

Insteel Industries, Inc. in Mount Airy, NC is seeking an experienced HR leader to oversee recruiting, onboarding, employee relations and safety programs. The role focuses on building strong teams, ensuring regulatory compliance, and driving HR initiatives.

You will partner with plant management and Home Office HR to administer Pay-for-Skills, benefits, training, and performance coaching while fostering a culture of trust and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Extensive professional, technical or administrative training with broad knowledge of Human Resources and Business Management; will consider an equivalent combination of education and work-related experience.
• Minimum of 3+ years’ work-related experience; working knowledge of Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• HR certification is a plus, OSHA certification is a plus, manufacturing experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Administer the recruiting process under the direction of the General Manager and Home Office HR.
• Source qualified candidates to develop an applicant pool.
• Organize and facilitate internal job fairs and participate in external career events as needed.
• Coordinate with employment agencies to fill seasonal/temporary needs.
• Facilitate the hiring team, schedule candidates and track applicant progress.
• Ensure recruitment complies with Federal/State laws and company policies.
• Schedule and facilitate new hire integration and ensure consistent orientation.
• Track new hire progress at 30/60/90 days and use feedback to improve processes.
• Develop a strong employee relations culture and maintain plant-floor presence.
• Coach management on performance issues and retention initiatives.
• Communicate benefits, policies, and procedures and monitor compliance.
• Administer Pay-for-Skills program and support training and development.
• Support safety programs and ensure OSHA/compliance alignment.
• Prepare HR management reports and analyze key HR data for leadership.

Skills

Recruiting leadership

Employee relations

Conflict management

Collaboration

Driving for results

Listening

Integrity and trust

People management

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR or related field

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

Outlook

Job description

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.

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 Resources
• Source qualified candidates to develop an applicant pool
• Organize and facilitate internal job fairs and participate in external career events as needed
• Coordinate with employment agencies to fill seasonal/temporary employment needs
• Facilitate the hiring team, schedules candidates and tracks applicant progress
• Ensure 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 hires
• Tracks 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 union
• Maintain a presence on the plant floor to ensure regular interaction and engagement with employees
• Develop 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 Company
• Positively represent plant management and Home Office decisions and practices
• Become knowledgeable with and facilitate the roll-out of benefits, policies, and procedures
• Communicate regularly with General Manager and Home Office HR group to ensure awareness of employee issues and concerns, especially those impacting the plant and employee morale
• Administer and monitor recognition efforts to ensure timeliness and consistency
• Provide coaching to management on employee performance issues and documentation
• Make recommendations for retention initiatives

Benefits

• Communicate benefit package to employees and provide access to assistance when issues arise
• Provide feedback to Home Office and suggest improvements
• Coordinate annual enrollment meetings and new employee benefits enrollment
• Track vacation eligibility

Training and Development

• Maintain documentation and tracks employee training and progress through Pay-for-Skills program
• Continually review training documentation for effectiveness and consistency
• Work 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 system
• Collaborate 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 processes
• Along with General Manager and management team, monitor work practices to ensure a high degree of accountability and commitment to Safe Operations with Zero Harm
• Ensure safety records and logs follow Company and OSHA requirements
• Deliver annual safety training for hourly and management personnel and maintain training records
• Coordinate with management to investigate safety incidents and manage workers’ compensation claims
• Participate in workers’ compensation hearings and provide documentation
• Conduct and track risk assessments and safety behavior audits.
• Management Reports:
• Prepare Human Resources management reports
• Analyze 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 actions
• Provide timely and accurate responses to SOX requirements and make General Manager/Home Office aware of non-compliance issues and concerns
• Responsible for annual review of policies and employment laws with management team
• Ensure 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 experience
• Minimum of 3 or more years’ work-related experience is required, including working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook
• Professional HR certification is a plus, but not required
• OSHA certification is a plus, but not required
• Manufacturing experience is preferred

Job Type: Full-time

For your hard work, you receive:

• Competitive base pay with bonus eligibility based on company performance
• 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.