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HR Generalist (Safety, Workers' Compensation & Compliance) – Manufacturing
Position Summary
The HR Generalist supports daily HR operations while leading safety, regulatory compliance, workers' compensation administration, and employee training initiatives in a manufacturing environment. This role ensures compliance with federal, state, and local employment and safety regulations while promoting a safe and productive workplace.
Pay $60,000-$90,000 based on experience
Key Responsibilities
HR & Compliance
- Administer HR policies in compliance with FLSA, FMLA, ADA, EEOC, and applicable state laws.
- Manage employee relations matters, investigations, and corrective action processes.
- Maintain accurate employee records and ensure HRIS compliance.
- Support recruitment, onboarding, and performance management processes.
- Ensure compliance with wage and hour regulations in a manufacturing setting.
Safety & Regulatory Oversight
- Maintain OSHA compliance and manage required reporting (OSHA 300, 300A, 301 logs).
- Conduct safety audits, hazard assessments, and facility walk-throughs.
- Lead incident investigations and implement corrective actions.
- Coordinate and document required safety training (LOTO, forklift, PPE, hazard communication).
- Support safety committee activities and regulatory inspections.
Workers' Compensation
- Manage all workers' compensation claims from injury reporting through return-to-work.
- Coordinate with supervisors, medical providers, and insurance carriers.
- Administer modified duty and return-to-work programs.
- Track claim trends and recommend injury prevention strategies.
Training & Documentation
- Deliver and track compliance-based training (safety, harassment prevention, policy updates).
- Maintain accurate training and certification records.
- Support supervisors with performance documentation and compliance standards.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in HR, Safety, or related field preferred.
- 3 years of HR experience in manufacturing or industrial environments.
- Strong knowledge of OSHA regulations and employment law.
- Experience managing workers' compensation claims.
- Experience with HRIS systems, UKG knowledge preferred.
- HR certification (SHRM-CP/PHR) or OSHA certification preferred.
Salary : $60,000 - $90,000