Human Resource Manager Trainee

About the Role

• Recruit and onboard new employees • Conduct orientation and integration activities • Manage employee relations issues • Communicate and administer benefits enrollment • Plan and deliver training and development programs • Oversee compensation management and administration • Ensure safety compliance, enforcement, and training • Prepare management reports and perform data analysis • Enforce HR compliance and communicate policies • Administer payroll processes • Perform non‑direct supervisory tasks as needed

Key Responsibilities

• ▸recruitment
• ▸onboarding
• ▸payroll
• ▸data analysis
• ▸compliance
• ▸training

What You Bring

The Human Resource Management Trainee role is designed for individuals passionate about people management and eager to support HR initiatives that foster a safe, positive, and engaging workplace. Working closely with the HR/Safety Manager, the trainee will help streamline processes, collaborate across departments, and align employee support with company values and strategy. Ideal candidates adapt well to a changing manufacturing environment, possess a solid understanding of human resources, maintain strict confidentiality, and can work efficiently with minimal supervision. A bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Labor and Employee Relations, Organizational Psychology, or a related field is required, along with internship or professional organization experience. Proficiency in Microsoft Office and HRIS systems is essential, and bilingual Spanish skills are preferred. The position is full‑time, Monday through Friday, primarily day shift with some flexibility for off‑shift coverage. Insteel is an equal opportunity employer, committed to non‑discriminatory hiring practices and providing accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States; visa sponsorship is not available.

Requirements

• ▸microsoft office
• ▸hris
• ▸bachelor's
• ▸spanish
• ▸adaptability

Benefits

Compensation includes a competitive base salary ranging from $50,000 to $65,000 per year, with bonus eligibility tied to organizational performance. Employees receive generous paid time off, a comprehensive benefits package covering medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, 401(k) matching, tele‑health, stock purchase options, tuition reimbursement, and an Employee Assistance Program.

Work Environment

Office Full-Time