HR Safety Manager Trainee

Human Resources and Safety Manager Trainee

Are you a Human Resources professional and looking for a development opportunity? Are you interested in growing with an established, publicly traded company with a strong history, bright future, and respect in its industry, then read on!

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.

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-the-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.

An HR and 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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)

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…