Human Resources and Safety Manager

Human Resources and Safety Manager

Location: Houston, Texas

Company: Sanderson Pipe Corporation

Job Type: Full-Time | Exempt

Reports to: Director of Human Resources and Safety

About Sanderson Pipe Corporation

Sanderson Pipe Corporation is a leading manufacturer of high-quality PVC pipe products serving municipal, industrial, and commercial markets across the United States. Known for dependable service, consistent product quality, and a strong commitment to safety, Sanderson Pipe operates with a culture of integrity, teamwork, and continuous improvement. Our Clarksville, TN facility plays a critical role in delivering reliable solutions to customers nationwide.

Position Overview

The Human Resource and Safety Manager is responsible for developing, implementing, and managing human resource programs and processes that support Sanderson Pipe Corporation’s business objectives, organizational culture, and core competencies. This role provides strategic and practical guidance to managers and employees across all areas of human resources, including employee relations, performance management, compensation and benefits, and leadership development, while ensuring full compliance with federal and state employment laws.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist managers and employees in HR tools to maximize employee performance and participation, achieve organizational effectiveness, and ensure legal compliance.
• Interpret policy and labor law swiftly and accurately that results in sound recommendations to management and partner with management to maintain company compliance of Federal and State Employment laws including Worker Compensation employment laws and regulations.
• Advise department managers and employees in the areas of career guidance and development, EAP, EEO, ADA, FMLA, sexual harassment, employee relations, performance management, and post policies and procedures.
• Consult and educate managers and employees on employee relations issues. Assist managers in the interpretation and administration of company policies.
• Consult with managers on planning and identifying staffing needs and employment offers. Coordinate the recruitment and selection process of applicants for positions.
• Keep current on Human Resource trends, best practices, and regulatory issues in order to provide proactive consultation to managers.
• Maintain and process employee records (new and rehires, terminations, transfers, and wage rates, etc.). Ensure data integrity of employees.
• Administer the overall compensation function. Evaluate the effectiveness of current compensation programs and participate in the implementation of variable pay programs designed to place greater emphasis on the link between performance and pay.
• Payroll administration process -- timekeeping, data entry, generation, tax deposits, reporting, and distribution. The report filing for employee wages for FUTA and SUTA.
• Manage and facilitate reports for injured employees for Worker Compensation and Administration.
• Overall administration of employee benefits: Recommend and implement approved, new, or modified plans for employee benefits policies, supervise the administration of existing plans. Employee benefits administration of insurance programs, leave of absences, 401(k) Plan, and vacation accruals.
• Oversee and assess services of benefits consultants, brokers, third-party administrators and other providers.
• Design and implement recognition events, including plant social events.
• Create a work environment that fosters growth and development of employees, recognizing and values diversity, and teamwork is expected and rewarded throughout levels of management.
• Comply and ensure that personnel follow safety and company policies and procedures in all areas of the facility.
• Perform all other duties as assigned by Director of Human Resources and Safety.

Safety

• Inspects the facility to identify safety, health, and environmental risks.
• Develops and implements inspection policies and procedures, and a schedule of routine inspections.
• Generate, update, and revise all company safety plans in accordance with OSHA regulations.
• Develops health and safety procedures for all areas of the company.
• Prepares and schedules training to cover emergency procedures, workplace safety, and other relevant topics.
• Monitors compliance with safety procedures.
• Drafts inspection reports to document inspection findings.
• Ensures that safety data sheets are maintained and readily accessible when needed.
• Maintains records of discharge or employee exposure to hazardous waste and/or pollutants, as required.
• Maintain all OSHA required training records on employees
• Maintain the OSHA 300 and 300-A logs for illness and injury reporting.
• Ensure all environmental operating permits are current and up-to-date.
• Provide resources to provide a safe and healthy workplace for employees in order to prevent accidents resulting in property damage and/or injury.
• Investigate all workplace accidents and incidents and maintain records as required by OSHA.
• Handle all worker’s compensation claims
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Preferred Qualifications & Education

• Bachelor’s Degree Preferred

Why Join Sanderson Pipe?

• Stable, growing company with decades of industry leadership
• Strong, established safety culture
• Supportive team environment
• Opportunities for long-term career growth
• Affordable health, dental, vision, life and other insurances
• 401k with a 4% company match

EEOC Statement

Sanderson Pipe Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic as defined by federal, state, or local laws.