Human Resources/Safety Assistant

A.M. Express, Inc. – Escanaba, MI
Full-Time Office Position

About A.M. Express, Inc.

A.M. Express, Inc. is a family-oriented trucking company based in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan, with yards located in Escanaba, MI; Lansing, MI; Kaukauna, WI; and Milwaukee, WI. We proudly handle Dry Van, Tanker, and Flatbed freight with a strong focus on safety, professionalism, customer service, and compliance.

At A.M. Express, safety is a top priority. We take pride in our professional drivers, including those who have reached Safe Driving Million Mile milestones. Our goal is to make each driver and employee feel like part of the A.M. Express family while maintaining our reputation for safe driving, prompt service, courteous communication, and on-time deliveries.

We are currently looking for a full-time Human Resources/Safety Assistant to support our HR/Safety department with daily operations, employee support, recruiting, onboarding, compliance, and administrative tasks.

Job Summary

The Human Resources/Safety Assistant plays an important role in supporting the HR/Safety department and helping day-to-day operations run smoothly. This position assists with employee relations, recruiting, onboarding, recordkeeping, training coordination, safety documentation, and general administrative support.

This role also includes helping communicate company policies, procedures, updated regulations, and general information to employees and drivers. The ideal candidate will be organized, professional, confidential, detail-oriented, and able to handle both routine and complex administrative tasks.

Job Responsibilities

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Build and maintain positive working relationships with drivers, office staff, technicians, vendors, and applicants.
• Assist with recruiting, including pre-screening applicants, reviewing applications, checking references, and preparing required paperwork.
• Communicate with applicants by phone, email, and text message.
• Assist with interviews, employee reviews, corrective actions, and disciplinary documentation as needed.
• Help maintain accurate employee records, driver files, training records, and HR/Safety documentation.
• Assist with updating and maintaining company policies and procedures.
• Help coordinate new employee and driver onboarding/orientation programs.
• Assist employees with general HR questions, company policies, procedures, and benefits information.
• Serve as a liaison between employees and insurance/benefit providers when needed.
• Help schedule and track employee development, safety training, and compliance training.
• Assist with collecting, preparing, and analyzing information for reports, procedures, policies, and company initiatives.
• Assist with workers’ compensation claims, return-to-work documentation, and restricted-duty programs.
• Receive, review, and document employee complaints, concerns, or issues in a timely and professional manner.
• Help follow up on employee concerns and escalate issues to the appropriate management team when needed.
• Work with supervisors and management on safety-related training and documentation.
• Perform or assist with pre-employment drug testing once properly certified.
• Provide general administrative support to the HR/Safety department and other departments as needed.

Skills Needed

The ideal candidate should have:

• Strong communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
• Professional and courteous demeanor.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and manage multiple projects at once.
• Intermediate skill level with Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Ability to work independently on a variety of projects.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information appropriately.
• Good judgment, professionalism, and the ability to adapt to changing needs and situations.
• Ability to build and maintain positive working relationships.
• Ability to research, evaluate, and assist with improving recruitment, training, and HR/Safety procedures.

Education and Qualifications

• Degree in Human Resources, Business, or a related field preferred.
• Previous experience in human resources, administration, logistics, transportation, or safety is strongly preferred.
• Experience in the trucking industry is a plus.
• Must be willing to become a certified urine specimen collector for pre-employment drug screenings.
• Must be dependable, professional, confidential, and detail-oriented.

Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate is someone who is organized, dependable, professional, and comfortable working in a fast-paced trucking office environment. This person must be able to communicate well with employees, drivers, applicants, vendors, and management while maintaining confidentiality and accuracy.

This is a great opportunity for someone who wants to grow in Human Resources and Safety while supporting a company that values its employees, drivers, customers, and community.

A.M. Express, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Pay: $18.00 - $25.00 per hour

Work Location: In person

Salary : $18 - $25