The Safety and Human Resources Lead reports to the CFO and works in close consultation with the Accounting Manager and Operations Manager. The person in this role serves as the day to day connection between staff and their human resources needs. This position is critical to building a work environment that is positive, supportive, and focused on the welfare of all employees. The Safety and Human Resources Lead is the first line of customer service helping employees with onboarding, benefits adjustments, and other human resources items that come up. Working closely with managers in the machine shop and in the field, they are also responsible for managing the company’s safety training and injury response programs.

Job Responsibilities:

• Works with the Operations Manager and Field Manager to develop and implement safety training plans
• Fosters a collaborative environment where employees and supervisors work together to educate staff on safety best practices, identify safety concerns before there is a problem, and consistently follow safety guidelines
• Works with the company’s insurance agent to recommend ways to reduce workers compensation risks and costs based on industry best practices and loss run report analysis
• Keeps the company’s Injury and Illness Prevention Program (IIPP) current and implemented across all departments
• Supports with any workplace injuries by guiding employees through the process for getting medical treatment, follows OSHA reporting requirements, and advises the supervisor when following up with the employee or adjusting work tasks upon return
• Helps the CFO with tracking and resolving Workers Compensation cases
• Explains company policies to staff, answers HR process questions, directs staff to the appropriate manager for handling complaints, and generally assists with helping staff smoothly navigate any HR matters
• Stays abreast of new labor laws and consults with the Accounting Manager and Operations Manager and the company’s human resource advisors to recommend options for the company to be in compliance
• Keeps accurate and up to date employee files and company HR records
• Keeps track of employee eligibility for benefits including probationary periods, leaves of absence, and change in life circumstances and cooperates with the Accounting Department to include any adjustments in payroll
• Facilitates recruitment and onboarding by advising managers of the company’s procedures, posting jobs, preparing onboarding packets, supporting managers in reviewing company policies with new hires, explaining the benefit programs, and setting up new employee files
• Processes staff offboarding and terminations including completing termination paperwork, assisting with exit interviews and equipment return, and communicating with the Accounting Department for timely final paychecks
• Processes human resource related information requests such as employment verifications, insurance support orders, and background checks
• Analyzes labor related sections in new project contracts and provides required due diligence documents
• Performs other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• At least 5 years experience in human resources and safety programs preferably in manufacturing, construction or related areas
• Education: Bachelor’s degree in relevant field preferred
• SHRM certificate or equivalent required
• English language fluency required, Spanish proficiency strongly preferred
• Knowledgeable in state and federal labor laws
• Ability to handle sensitive matters and difficult conversations with tact and confidentiality
• Familiarity with safety best practice in the workplace for a manufacturing environment, OSHA requirements, and workers compensation claims processes
• Ability to review and interpret contracts, policies, and legal regulations
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent customer service and interpersonal skills
• Strong attention to detail

Job Type:

• Full-time
• Salary: $50,000 -$60,000 per year