HR Generalist | Safety-Focused
HR Generalist | Safety-Focused
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HR Generalist Safety-Focused
Roxboro NC Full-Time On-Site
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At POLYWOOD we believe in creating spaces that connect people with the outdoors and with each other. We design and build outdoor furniture thats as durable as it is timeless using sustainable materials like our genuine POLYWOOD lumber made from recycled plastics.
But were more than a furniture company. Were makers storytellers and problem-solvers who care deeply about craftsmanship community and the planet. Our commitment to quality extends beyond our products its reflected in the way we care for our people and the environment they work in.
Thats why safety is at the heart of how we operate. We know that protecting our employees and empowering them to work with confidence is essential to our success. This role is a key part of that mission helping us uphold high standards of compliance innovation and care for the people who make POLYWOOD possible.
About the Role
POLYWOOD is looking for a hands-on HR Generalist with a strong focus on Safety to champion workplace safety and people operations at our Roxboro NC facility. This role is designed for someone with manufacturing experience familiar with machine safety robotics or automated operations who understands the realities of working in an environment where safety is critical.
Youll be responsible for incident management OSHA compliance and the development of proactive safety programs that keep our teams protected and engaged. At the same time youll provide HR support including leave administration workers compensation and HRIS data management.
If youre someone who thrives in a manufacturing environment is confident with OSHA basics and enjoys combining hands-on safety leadership with HR responsibilities this is an opportunity to make a lasting impact at a growing company.
Who You Are:
Youre a proactive and collaborative safety-minded HR professional who thrives in manufacturing. Youre passionate about compliance but also about building a culture where employees feel safe respected and supported. Youre comfortable with technology confident handling sensitive information and skilled at balancing priorities in a fast-paced setting.
What Youll Do:
Lead Safety Programs
- Develop and implement safety policies and programs that elevate safety culture and ensure compliance.
- Manage site safety programs including OSHA-required training compliance tracking injury/near miss reporting investigations audits and SDS management.
- Oversee core OSHA standards such as Hazard Communication LOTO PPE walking/working surfaces machine guarding electrical safety fire safety emergency action plans respiratory protection confined spaces and OSHA recordkeeping/reporting.
- Partner with leadership to identify risks address gaps and create proactive safety initiatives.
- Coordinate with contracted vendors and the HR Safety team to maintain environmental health and safety compliance.
Support HR Operations
- Administer leave programs including FMLA STD and LTD for site employees.
- Administer the workers compensation process including claims tracking and return-to-work programs.
- Maintain and update confidential HRIS data with accuracy and security.
- Provide guidance to leaders and employees on policies compliance and employee relations.
- Partner with the broader HR team to align site operations with company-wide initiatives.
Be a Trusted Resource
- Serve as the sites Safety and Environmental Subject Matter Expert (SME).
- Provide leadership in safety culture development and employee engagement.
- Support continuous improvement through audits reporting and recommendations.
What You Bring:
- 2 years of Safety experience in a manufacturing environment (machine safety robotics or automated operations experience strongly preferred).
- Strong grasp of OSHA standards and compliance requirements especially Hazard Communication LOTO PPE walking/working surfaces machine guarding electrical safety fire safety emergency action plans respiratory protection confined spaces and OSHA recordkeeping/reporting.
- Proven experience with incident management including injury and near miss reporting investigations audits and SDS.
- Experience developing and implementing safety programs and training initiatives.
- Proficiency in technology tools such as HRIS safety management software LMS and electronic SDS systems.
- Knowledge of HR best practices and employment laws (FMLA ADA FLSA workers comp).
- High integrity with the ability to handle confidential information.
- Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to influence and build relationships across all levels of the organization.
Why POLYWOOD: What We Offer and Why It Matters
This is more than an HR role its a chance to shape the safety culture at a company built on innovation and care for its people. Youll have the opportunity to make a tangible difference in employees day-to-day lives while also building your career in both HR and Safety leadership.
Youll join a company that values people innovation and continuous improvement. Youll work in a collaborative team environment with opportunities to lead contribute and grow. Compensation is competitive and includes comprehensive benefits such as healthcare 401(k) paid time off and real career advancement opportunities.
POLYWOOD is an equal opportunity employer. POLYWOOD evaluates qualified applicants without regard to characteristics protected by federal state or local laws.
Employment Type
Full Time
