Insteel Industries

Manufactures steel wire reinforcing for concrete

Human Resources Safety Manager

HR Generalist & Employee RelationsConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeMt Airy, NC, USAIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

Extensive professional, technical, or administrative training (bachelor's degree); broad knowledge of Human Resources and Business Management, or an equivalent combination of education and work-related experience.
At least three years of work-related experience.
Working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the United States.

Responsibilities

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 and temporary employment needs.
Facilitate the hiring team, schedule candidates, and track applicant progress.
Ensure the recruitment process follows federal and state laws and company policies and procedures.
Schedule and facilitate the new hire integration program in compliance with company procedures and policies; ensure the program is administered consistently; and collaborate with the General Manager and management team to orient, integrate, and retain new hires.
Track new hire progress and gather feedback at 30-, 60-, and 90-day intervals, using feedback to improve the process.
Collaborate with the General Manager and management team to develop a culture of direct relationships between employees and Insteel, rather than external labor union involvement.
Maintain a presence on the plant floor to interact and engage regularly with employees.
Develop positive relationships with employees and advocate for decisions and practices that are in the mutual best interest of employees and the Company.
Represent plant management and Home Office decisions and practices.
Become knowledgeable about and facilitate the rollout of benefits, policies, and procedures.
Communicate regularly with the General Manager and Home Office HR group about employee issues and concerns, especially those affecting the plant and employee morale.
Administer and monitor recognition efforts to ensure they are timely and consistent.
Coach management on employee performance issues and documentation.
Recommend employee retention initiatives.
Communicate the benefit package to employees and provide access to assistance when issues arise.
Provide feedback to Home Office and suggest improvements to benefits.
Coordinate annual enrollment meetings and new employee benefits enrollment.
Track vacation eligibility.
Maintain documentation and track employee training and progress through the Pay-for-Skills program.
Review training documentation continually for effectiveness and consistency.
Work with the Home Office HR group to identify and deliver effective training and development for employees at the location.
Administer the Pay-for-Skills program by maintaining adequate documentation and tracking employee 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-Skills program.
Partner with the General Manager and management team to build a culture of Safe Operations With Zero Harm through effective training and consistent application of tools and processes.
Work with the General Manager and management team to monitor work practices and ensure accountability and commitment to Safe Operations With Zero Harm.
Ensure safety records and logs comply with 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.
Prepare Human Resources management reports.
Analyze key Human Resources data and present findings and recommendations to management.
Maintain knowledge of federal and state employment laws and company policies and procedures to ensure compliance with employment actions.
Provide timely and accurate responses to SOX requirements and inform the General Manager and Home Office of non-compliance issues and concerns.
Review policies and employment laws annually with the management team.
Ensure required employment legal posters are current and posted in common areas.
Submit payroll changes and hours worked to the Home Office weekly, ensuring accuracy.

Desired Qualifications

A professional HR certification is a plus but is not required.
OSHA certification is a plus but is not required.
Manufacturing experience is preferred.

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.

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.

About the Company

Insteel Industries

Manufactures steel wire reinforcing for concrete

Insteel Industries manufactures steel wire reinforcement products for concrete construction, including prestressed concrete strand and welded wire reinforcement. Its products reinforce concrete in nonresidential construction and are sold to manufacturers of concrete products nationwide. The company operates facilities across multiple states and employs about 1,000 people, making it the largest producer in its market with broad geographic reach. Its goal is to be a leading supplier of steel reinforcement for concrete, helping the construction industry build safer, longer-lasting structures.

Company size: 201-500
Company stage: IPO
Headquarters: Mt Airy, NC
Founded: 1953

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