HR Generalist | Safety-Focused presso POLYWOOD

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HR Generalist | Safety-Focused 

Roxboro, NC | Full-Time | On-Site

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About Us

At POLYWOOD®, we believe in creating spaces that connect people with the outdoors and with each other. We design and build outdoor furniture that’s as durable as it is timeless, using sustainable materials like our genuine POLYWOOD® lumber made from recycled plastics.

But we’re more than a furniture company. We’re makers, storytellers, and problem-solvers who care deeply about craftsmanship, community, and the planet. Our commitment to quality extends beyond our products, it’s reflected in the way we care for our people and the environment they work in.

That’s 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.

You’ll 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, you’ll provide HR support including leave administration, workers’ compensation, and HRIS data management.

If you’re 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:
You’re a proactive and collaborative safety-minded HR professional who thrives in manufacturing. You’re passionate about compliance but also about building a culture where employees feel safe, respected, and supported. You’re comfortable with technology, confident handling sensitive information, and skilled at balancing priorities in a fast-paced setting. 

What You’ll 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 site’s 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, it’s a chance to shape the safety culture at a company built on innovation and care for its people. You’ll 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.

You’ll join a company that values people, innovation, and continuous improvement. You’ll 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.