Human Resources/Safety Manager - Hazleton, PA

Are you an experienced HR professional looking for the opportunity to further your career with the leading manufacturer in its industry? Do you have a desire to grow an outstanding and safe work environment for employees? If you like the idea of working for an established, and growing company with a strong history, bright future, and respect in its industry, then read on.
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Position Snapshot
You will partner with plant/company HR leadership and employees to grow and sustain a culture of operational excellence and Safe Operations With Zero Harm (managing risk so no harm to employees, property, the environment, community, shareholders or customers occurs. Provide expertise, creativity, and initiative in planning, attracting, developing, and retaining the talent to operate the plant in the most productive and cost-efficient manner. Serve as the Subject Matter Expert in Human Resources practices, processes, policies, and legal compliance to protect company resources and foster a positive work environment and a reputation as a great place to work. To be successful in this role you will:

• Promote a safe workplace through systemic and proactive safety and environmental health practices and processes. Demonstrates mastery of OSHA compliance and workers compensation.
• Develop and lead a culture of positive employee relations, including employee activities, communications, and community service.
• Practice superior Human Resources customer service and response.
• Partner with the Plant General Manager in selecting and developing operations leaders capable of carrying out needed strategies and improving employee relations.
• Use creativity and resourcefulness in attracting the right talent to the operation.
• Partner with department managers, supervisors and all employees to improve retention and foster a welcoming environment.
• Coordinate onboarding and training for new hires.
• Manage the plant HR/Safety Budget process and implement cost effective systems of control over expenditures, staffing, and wages, including maintaining the integrity of the Insteel Pay for Skills system.
• Successfully administer and communicate all aspects of the company's benefits program, including promoting the benefits of participating in the company's 401(k) program.
• Effectively monitor staffing projections, turnover trends, and talent gaps, including staffing contingency plans for quick responsiveness to various operations situations.
• Lead the Performance and Succession Development Process for the plant to maximize growth and development opportunities for all employees.
• Support and ensure compliance with Insteel policies and procedures and local, state, and federal regulatory agencies, while ensuring adherence to the Insteel Code of Conduct.
• Drive internal and external communications to ensure consistent employee focus on short-term and long-term objectives.
• Continue to represent Insteel as a valuable and outstanding corporate citizen in its communities.

Qualifications to be considered for the role:

• Extensive professional training (Bachelor's Degree) in Labor Relations, Human Resources, or a similar discipline.
• Masters/MBA is a plus.
• 3-5 years of progressive Human Resources and Safety experience with a demonstrated ability to lead people and get results through others.
• Significant experience in the following: Human Resources in manufacturing operations, understanding of general accounting and budgeting principles, leadership skills in identifying and assembling teams to drive results, understanding of business strategies, and a track record of processes and programs that achieve positive and quantifiable results.
• Experience with HRMS/HRIS/ERP would be helpful.
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) is a plus.
• PHR or SHRM-CP, preferred.
• An equivalent combination of education and work-related experience may be acceptable.

For your hard work, you receive:

• Competitive base pay
• Bonus eligibility based on plant 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).

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 ten manufacturing facilities in eight states.
Insteel Industries is strongly committed to the recruitment, selection, development, and promotion of employees based on individual merit. We provide equal employment opportunity to all people without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, or disability.

Job Type: Full-time

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