Southeastern Equipment is GROWING and we need a HR/Safety Coordinator to manage safety and compliance, worker's compensation claims and payroll. This role works with our fantastic HR team within a rapidly expanding organization which means exponential growth opportunities. Compensation will be 25-29.00 an hour, depending on experience. Full time, full benefits, fantastic work-life balance. This opportunity may be eligible for HYBRID work after initial orientation/onboard period. Reimbursed travel within the region will be required. See the formal job description below.

HR and SafetyCoordinator Job Description

Primary Responsibility Summary

The HR and Safety Coordinator oversees safety programs, conducts inspections, and leads employee training sessions to ensure regulatory compliance. This role also includes managing Worker’s Compensation claims and adhering to OSHA regulations. Beyond safety responsibilities, the coordinator handles payroll duties such as data collection, calculations, and record-keeping to guarantee accuracy and compliance. Additionally, they assist with HR compliance audits and perform other assigned duties.

Reporting Structure

• Reports to: Director of HR

Travel Requirements

• 25% travel; travel to branches for safety duties and employee meetings.

FLSA Classification

• Non-Exempt

Metrics Accountable

• Safety Inspections

• Worker’s Compensation Activities

Responsibilities

Values and Mission

Upholds Southeastern Equipment’s Values, Vision, and Culture.

MissionWe create relationships, not just transactions.

VisionTo be a customer centric, high performing dealership.

Values

• Passion - We have steadfast determination.

• Helpful - We are reliable.

• Hustle - We have grit and do more than what is required.

• Human - We treat everyone with empathy and dignity.

• Customer First - We make sure our customers are cared for first.

Field SafetyManagement & Training

• Maintain records of all Safety Programs, meetings minutes and audit reports

• Conduct and coordinate on-site inspections to audit physical conditions and safe work practices

• Develop and administer employee trainings to ensure annual compliance

• Annually review written Safety Programs, as well as trainings to ensure Safety compliance with OSHA regulations

• Administer and communicate employment policies, procedures, and programs

• Administer, identify, and evaluate hazardous conditions and practices in the workplace

• Survey to identify and evaluate occupational health, safety, and environmental conditions

Safety Compliance and Reporting

• Creates and maintains department records ensuring compliance, accuracy, and confidentiality

• Processes worker’s compensation claims and maintains OSHA 300 Logs

• Participate in BWC programs to reduce cost and risk management

• Manage all safety customer requirements, including uploads to portals and drug screens

Payroll Administration

• Collect and verify employee data and timekeeping records.

• Update payroll records for promotions, transfers, terminations, and new hires.

• Compute wages, including deductions, commissions, bonuses, and benefits.

• Review computed wages to ensure accuracy before finalizing payroll.

• Prepare detailed payroll statements reflecting earnings, taxes, and deductions.

• Maintain accurate employee records and document all payroll transactions.

• Generate payroll reports for management review and auditing purposes, including end-of-year reporting.

• Ensure adherence to company policies, relevant industry regulations, and laws concerning taxes and deductions.

• Address and resolve any queries or issues related to payroll.

Human Resources

• Assists in HR department compliance audits as necessary

• Assists in other HR duties as assigned

Educational and Experience Requirements

Educational Requirements

• High school diploma or GED required.

• Bachelor's degree from a four-year college or university preferred.

• Alternatively, at least three years of related experience and/or training, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Skills and Competencies

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to speak and write clearly.

• Demonstrated professionalism and confidentiality.

• Strong ability to exercise effective judgment, sensitivity, and creativity in response to changing needs and situations.

• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.

Leadership, Knowledge and Abilities

• Exceptional interpersonal skills, including leadership, influencing, and relationship-building across various functions.

• Strong knowledge of federal and state labor laws.

• Ability to respond to, analyze, interpret, and investigate inquiries from employees and state and local agencies.

• Extremely organized and detail-oriented, with robust follow-up skills.

• Capable of maintaining accuracy while managing multiple deadlines in a growing company environment.

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions

• Work is sometimes performed within a store/shop environment with exposure to extremes in weather. 

• Lifting and manipulation ability:

• The employee will occasionally be required to lift and manipulate moderately heavy-to-heavy objects such as parts (up to 50 pounds) and perform other similar actions during the course of the workday.

• The employee will be occasionally required to lift 5-10 lbs. overhead. 

• The employee will occasionallybe required to lift and manipulate 20 lbs. 

• The employee will be expected to inspect office and shop environments 2-4 times per month.

• The employee will frequentlybe required to push, pull, and hinge at the waist to inspect equipment and shop environments.

• The employee is expected to sit for long periods of time and operate a motor vehicle frequently.

• The employee will need to be able to navigate shop sites, which may be hazardous. 

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, kneel, stand, walk, use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and reach with hands and arms. 

• The employee is regularly required to talk and listen. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, and distance vision. 

• The ability to operate a computer and cell phone is required.