Human Resources Safety Manager
No salary listed
Mid
Bachelor's
Mt Airy, NC, USA
In Person
People & HRHR Generalist & Employee Relations
No H1B Sponsorship
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.
About the company
Insteel Industries manufactures steel wire reinforcement products for concrete construction, including prestressed concrete strand, welded wire reinforcement, concrete pipe reinforcement, engineered structural mesh, and standard welded wire reinforcement. Its products are sold to manufacturers of concrete products used in nonresidential construction to reinforce concrete structures. The company operates facilities across multiple states and employs about 1,000 people. Its objective is to be a major supplier of steel reinforcement for concrete and to help the construction industry build safer, longer-lasting structures.
Company Size
201-500
Company Stage
IPO
Headquarters
Mount Airy, North Carolina
Founded
1953
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- July 16, 2026 results showed $197.7 million sales and debt-free $22.9 million cash.
- Management said highway spending rose 3% and infrastructure demand stayed reasonably strong.
- PC strand imports fell 30% in early 2026 after tariff coverage tightened.
What critics are saying
- Upper Sandusky closes by October 2026, cutting 65 jobs and taking a $4.6 million charge.
- Gross margin fell to 10.2% in Q3 2026 as wire rod and freight inflation persisted.
- Persistent input inflation plus weak private construction can erase pricing power and force plant shutdowns.
What makes Insteel Industries unique
- Insteel, America’s largest wire-reinforcement maker, spans 10 plants across eight states.
- H.O. Woltz III has built a tariff-protected domestic moat since Section 232 expanded in 2025.
- Remaining plants have ample open capacity, enabling fast consolidation without losing revenue.
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Benefits
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Disability Insurance
- Health Savings Account/Flexible Spending Account
- 401(k) Company Match
- Stock Purchase Plan
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Employee Assistance Plan
- Paid Vacation
- Paid Holidays