Human Resources/Safety Manager
Insteel Industries, Inc, Houston, TX, United States
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 eleven manufacturing facilities in nine states.
Role
HUMAN RESOURCES SAFETY MANAGER
About The Role
BILINGUAL (ENGLISH/SPANISH) REQUIRED
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.
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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 eleven manufacturing facilities in nine states.
Role
HUMAN RESOURCES SAFETY MANAGER
About The Role
BILINGUAL (ENGLISH/SPANISH) REQUIRED
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.
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