HR/Safety Manager

Location Salisbury, North Carolina, United States

So, what will you be doing as an HR/Safety Manager?

• Manage full-cycle talent acquisition and onboarding, including job postings, sourcing, interviews, offers, orientation, and required training.
• Serve as on-site HR business partner to leaders, providing guidance on policy interpretation, documentation, performance management, employee relations, investigations, and corrective action.
• Administer leave, absence, and benefits programs (FMLA, ADA, STD/LTD, Workers’ Compensation, benefits enrollment/changes), supporting employees and resolving related issues.
• Lead offboarding activities, including exit interviews, documentation, and coordination of final pay and benefits.
• Maintain HR compliance and accurate recordkeeping (EEO, wage & hour, I-9/E‑Verify, OSHA, personnel files), supporting audits and reporting.
• Manage HRIS and timekeeping data; partner with payroll to ensure accurate processing, attendance tracking, and resolution of inquiries.
• Track and analyze HR metrics (turnover, absenteeism, staffing, training completion) and recommend actions to support operational goals and retention.
• Lead employee engagement initiatives, site communications, recognition, and events to reinforce a positive and inclusive workplace culture.
• Manage relationships with temporary staffing agencies, including onboarding, performance, attendance, safety, and conduct expectations.
• Lead risk assessments, job hazard analyses (JHAs), lockout/tagout reviews, and routine safety audits to reduce workplace risk.
• Investigate incidents and near-misses and perform root cause analysis, driving corrective and preventive actions through to closure.
• Develop, maintain, and test emergency preparedness and response plans; coordinate response activities as needed.
• Deliver safety training, toolbox talks, and site-wide awareness campaigns to strengthen EHS culture.
• Lead safety committees and cross-functional teams to implement EHS initiatives and drive engagement.
• Maintain OSHA recordkeeping and reporting, ensuring accurate, timely documentation and submissions.
• Other duties as assigned.

To be successful in this role, you'll need:

• Strong working knowledge of human resources laws and regulations and occupational health & safety legislation and applicable federal, state, and local requirements.
• Strong decision-making and problem-solving skills, with the ability to prioritize effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to influence and engage employees at all organizational levels, building partnership and accountability.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; comfortable presenting to frontline teams and leadership.
• Strong attention to detail and documentation accuracy.
• Demonstrated proactive mindset; anticipates risk, raises issues early, and drives preventive actions before problems occur.

Things we consider a plus:

• Bachelor’s degree in Management, Human Resources, Occupational Health & Safety, or a related field (preferred)
• Professional certifications such as SHRM, PHR, MESH, CIH, CSP, or equivalent credentials
• Prior experience in manufacturing environment

Equal Employment Opportunity/Veteran/Disability Employer