Human Resources/Safety Manager

JOB SUMMARY:

The Human Resources / Safety Manager is responsible for the development and administration of the various functions in human resources, safety, compliance, and corporate insurance programs in conjunction with applicable state and federal laws. This includes providing the necessary leadership to plan, direct, organize, and coordinate these processes corporate-wide in a timely, efficient, and cost-effective manner.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

  • Develop, recommend, implement and oversee compliance of corporate policies and procedures.
  • Administration of employee benefit programs (401k, Health, Dental, Life, Disability Insurance) to include claims resolution, change reporting, approving invoices for payment, annual re-evaluation of programs.
  • Assist supervisors/management with disciplinary related issues. Recommend/administer discipline when warranted.
  • Coordinate and oversee recruitment and selection.
  • Administer and process FMLA requests.
  • Updates job descriptions as necessary; analyzes compensation; monitors performance management systems.
  • Coordination of Safety Committee meetings, loss control programs, safety training and programs.
  • Oversee corporate safety compliance including record keeping in accordance with state and federal regulations.
  • Oversee workers compensation processes insuring investigation of work related injuries and review work processes in order to identify or target problem areas, including development of Job Safety analysis and work with management to facilitate avoidance of work-related injuries.
  • Oversees corporate insurance programs working with carrier representatives for renewal, claims, record keeping, and annual auditing processes.
  • Assist with compliance in other areas including Payroll and DOT/FMCSA.
  • Implement and drive continuous improvement activities through implementation of change management process and best practices.

SKILL REQUIREMENTS/QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Strong communication skills along with presentation skills and ability to interact with employees at all levels.
  • Experience and knowledge of Human Resource related regulations including FLSA, FMLA, Workers Compensation, Unemployment, etc.
  • Some understanding of OSHA standards as they pertain to industrial hygiene, machine guarding, hearing conservation, PPE, SDS. LOTO, etc.
  • Strong computer skills including EXCEL, Outlook, WORD, database and internet-based programs.
  • Leadership skills to effectively lead and motivate employees and processes.
  • Ability to resolve practical problems.

EDUCATIONAL/TRAINING/EXPERIENCE:

  • Bachelor degree in human resource management or related field.
  • 3 years of progressive experience in human resources.
  • A valid driver’s license and insurability under the company insurance policy.
  • Preference may be given to candidates with training and experience in safety related field.

In addition to a competitive salary, we provide a comprehensive benefit package including Medical, Dental, and Life insurances; voluntary STD and LTD insurances; 401k retirement plan; paid holiday and paid leave time.

For more information or to apply:

Truss Specialists, Inc. P.O. Box 177, 500 Sycamore Street, La Crescent, MN 55947

Tel: 507-895-8400 Fax: 507-895-6554 Email:

Truss Specialists, Inc. located in La Crescent, MN was started in 1982 and is a manufacturer of plate-connected wood floor and roof trusses for residential, commercial, and agricultural construction. We provide a team environment to insure our mission of providing the proper trusses to fulfill our customer's needs. Our continuing growth offers exciting opportunities to our current and new team members.